Showing posts with label reading challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading challenge. Show all posts
Yep, I finally did it. Every year
I think “I’m not doing this again”, but then, I actually complete the challenge
and fall into the same trap again. It’s like a drug, it’s like chocolate! And two
days ago, after also quitting Glass Sword, I went to Goodreads and quit the
hell out of that challenge.
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| Me finishing a challenge |
By the way, I was 10 books behind
schedule, and I set myself a goal of 50 books this year. That stupid widget kept looking at me
every time I logged in! It was like a constant reminder that I should be
reading in order to complete this year’s challenge. And then it hit me: since
when I read because I should?
For me, it was always about
reading for pleasure, so this realization hit me like a rock. Also, I’m a very
competitive and anxious person, so imagine my rage every time I saw the “10
books behind schedule” notice. UGHHHHH. I’m making a list now because I KNOW
YOU LOVE LISTS, I LOVE THEM TOO OKAY?
Why I quit my Goodreads reading
challenge, THE LIST:
1. Like I said above, I felt like I
was reading faster and faster just so I could reach my goal. I even stuck with
a book I was not enjoying at all just to click the “I finished this book!”
button. Reading for pleasure was something I’ve lost along the way, and I hated
that.
2. I avoided longer books. Even
though I did read the last one from the Mistborn series (700+ pages), I knew
this was going to make me fall behind my goal. And when I quit, I knew I would
savor long books like they should be. I love long books by the way, they make
me feel SO BADASS.
3. I just simply accepted I don’t
have the time I had when I was 17 (when I did my first Goodreads challenge).
Back then, I was home by five and even though I had to study, I didn’t feel as
tired as I feel now that I have a full time job, and get home by 8 PM. And by 8
PM, all I want is to eat dinner, watch Netflix and stay in bed until I fall
asleep. I have a very exciting life as you can see.
4. I’m now dedicating a considerable
amount of time on blogging and bookstagram. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot,
but I only have weekends to take pictures for the whole week, and then actually
writing a blog post worth your time!
5. Finally, I don’t care how many
books I read in a year. I applaud people who get to read like 300 books. You
are machines to me and deserve an award or something!
And that’s that. Now, what about
you? Did you ever quit your yearly reading challenge? How does it feel? Would you
ever do it again?
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