I definitely think people would be interested in a video about making reading a habit, and you could even do it as a challenge. 1 video could be read for 30 mins when you wake up for a week, the 2nd video could be reading on your lunch break for a week (I've done this one!), and the last one could be reading before bed for a week and then after that you can find out which one works best for you and go from there.
Yes! Or trying different reading spots for a week. I know Ariel said on the podcast that she doesn’t have a perfect reading spot in her new house yet. She should try to find it!!
Try habit stacking! Basically find a habit you already do that can be a trigger for reading. What I did was for every time I go to pick up my phone for social media I would put it back down and pick up a book instead. Checking social media was a habit so I used that to trigger the reading habit (and it got me off my phone) :)
I've gotten into the habit of reading while the washing machine's going (so about 35 minutes a pop). I like it because even though it's not always a super consistent on the dot time, the repetitiveness of the activity kind of has the Pavlovian effect of getting me to read; hear the sound of the washing machine, hands start itching for a book.
Hi Ariel, I just wanted to say thank you! For what? For making me fall in love with reading again. I stopped for a good long while and didn’t have passion anymore, but seeing how much you care and all the fun you have reignited that fire in me. Thank you for all your work and making us smile 🥰🥰
It really helped me to get back into reading by setting myself a challenge: read one page every day. Make the goal so easy that you almost have to do it every day. Usually i will just keep reading after the one page because I was already doing it. It helped me read soooo much more
I find that romanticizing my daily reading routine HUGELY motivates me to actually read the books I accumulate. Sit down with a nice cup of coffee or tea and make yourself comfortable. I always like to open a window, turn on a cozy ambience, and light a candle. Taking the time to read for at least 30 minutes, makes me feel ALIVE and ready for the day 🌸✨
WHAT IS TIME IN A PANDEMIC? I was like "why is she posting this? We're not even half way through the year yet!" Side note, today is payday. The universe did some aligning for this one 😌
My brain keeps assuming it's Spring. Over and over. And I work in education in the US so I'm usually very aware of the season. It's a wild ride my dudes.
Ariel in the beggining of the video: "if you listen to my podcast" Ariel, I don't only listen to the podcast, I've also became obcessed with is and I can't do anything except listen to you two wonderful women talk about books. Also Raeleen's laugh has to be the funniest thing ever
My favorite part about being a part of this community and watching these videos and listening to the pod and being a patron is that you radiate so much joy and excitement and love. I love it here honestly. Thank you for creating this space and sharing with us.
I’ve been silently watching your video’s since your first bookshelf video back in 2013, back then I was only 15, a high school student in my small country in Europe, dealing with loads of stuff by escaping in fiction. Reading and writing. Your passion for reading and books has resonated with me so much and it kinda felt like I’ve been growing up with you? When I lost touch with my love for books and reading and writing, your own love for it always reignited mine. Since you bought your own house, making video’s from a space that is just so much YOURS, idk, I feel like a proud younger sister or something? Now I just turned 23 and I still feel the same joy and love from both reading stories and your videos and enthusiasm. Just, thank you for everything you’ve done and been doing. Just, all the love from back here in small, little Belgium ✨🥰
Honestly, audiobooks (and a library card) helped me so much with starting up a reading habit again. Chores, working out, running errands, commuting -- these all become reading time. Sure, I look like a weirdo in the Ralphs at 9pm with my headphones in, but joke's on them because I'm not there, not really -- I'm in my book instead!
Being at university for a subject very unrelated to literature, I've always had trouble reading during the semester. This year I've made it a habit to arrive to each class at least 15 minutes early and read before class! I've managed to get through 3 books during the semester so far as opposed to 0... Also, per the recommendation of your podcast, I've started listening to audio books on my commute as well!!
At the beginning of this year I was quite depressed, and I got back into the habit of reading by doing so somewhere other than my bedroom (I used to lay on my brother's bed while he worked on his computer) and putting a timer on! On good days I set it for 50 minutes and on worse days for 30 or even 20. I also calculated how many pages per minute I read, cause I was curious! Just a neat little bonus! Thank you so much for all the content you're creating despite the times, Ariel, it's kept me going lately 💖✨ Keep up the great work!! 💕
There’s a Mexican booktuber called El Librero de Valentina who does a reading challenge to make reading a habit, you just need to define a number of pages or amount of time to read everyday. Beginners start with 10 pages or ten minutes, and the goal increases depending on what you want to achieve. But, the secret is trying it for a full month 😉
I try to go to my room by 8pm every night and for the next couple of hours I alternate between reading, watching interesting RUclips videos, journaling etc… any quiet, thoughtful activity. It has been invaluable for my mental health, sleep routine, reading routine etc. I am a teacher, so my mornings and days are so busy… so that time after 8pm is MY time… this is a habit/routine I have established over the last year or so ☺️
I've had great results with building a reading habit where I made a goal to read in three new places every week. Anything as small as on the floor in front of the couch instead of on the couch, or as drastic as at the end of a hike in a beautiful landscape. It got me really motivated for outdoor travel goals and helped me find my favorite places to read!
I just started a new reading habit that works for me! I read for about half an hour while I drink my morning coffee in the living room in front of my biggest and brightest window. I also just bought a house at the end of last year and found it difficult to find time to read because there’s always some project or chore to do (not to mention that I mostly used to read on the bus on the way to work but now I’m remote working and I’ve read less than I ever have this past year and a bit..) but putting some time aside at the start of the day to read is working great for me so far!
I used to read so much when I was young but work and school started to steal all my time and I fell away from it. I’ve been trying to get back into it and I absolutely love your videos about books, you bring all the best fun creative elementary English teacher vibes that motivate me to want to read again ♥️
I love your love for books! What was it that pulled you into being a book lover? I buy so many books, I start one, read it a few days, see another and read the back of it, then switch. On and on it goes!
I love your house renovation videos a lot but I have really missed bookish videos from you. The energy you have when talking about books is just one of a kind and I’m here for it!
I just started watching but I really have to post a comment now. You look like a freakin painting with your hair down like this I can’t explain why. ✨💃🏻✨
my best tip for adding a new habit is finding ways to make it an important step between doing things or completing your day, like I got biking into my routine by making it my only way to get to work
My reading routine means I read when I get up, when I get to work, when I'm on my dinner and before I go to bed, I also listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, doing chores, going on walks or in the bath. I sometimes listen to audiobooks when I run too. I have read 26 books this year because of that. Not amazing but its the highest amount of books I've ever read in a year and I'm planning to read another 9 physical books by the end of the year and maybe another audiobook. Wish me luck xx
i can't wait on the video about the livingroom inspired in the Emma 2020 movie! Also, i love the reading videos you make. I recently watched an older video of yours about how reading have become competitive and it made so much sense, its not about what you read, or the quality of your reading, or even your interaction with it, it's all about the numbers! So when i see you say that it's comon to drop off books i feel embraced hahahaha'. It just makes me feel like i cant take reading as a maraton run, cause that will exaust me in the process, but thinking about having annotations, impressions, seasonal books... It cheers me up!
To regain my habit of reading, I started reading every night at 8:30pm in bed until tired. It can be for 30 minutes to 90 roughly. Depending on my interest level or if I get absorbed in a book it will be longer or just a short half hour read due to a busy day or general tiredness. It has worked great for me, hopefully you can create a habit that works well for you and you’ll be able to stick with it!
Over the last year or so I’ve started cycling to work instead of getting the train so I lost my commute reading time. To get it back I’ve added in 30 minutes reading to my morning routine (I am a disgusting morning person) before I leave the house, and I’m enjoying it so much
I journal every morning so I want to link reading poetry to that habit. I have also taken to listening to books as I walk and garden and do housework. This is a comfort to me especially “re-reading” books I e loved. Plus if I have a book on my shelf, I count it if I get it on audio from my library!
a while ago you made a video about reading every night before bed. i picked up that habit after watching your video, and it stuck! :D yes being in bed makes me sleepy, but i still get valuable reading time in and it helps me wind down at the end of the day. i also try to start my day reading in bed. it has the reverse effect, it helps me wake up! :)
i am convinced that someone in this bookshop in cologne, germany, listens to your podcast! bc i recently saw "the union of syncronised swimmers" in the english language section in one of the largest bookshops here. and i was like "wait, this is Too specific..." bc i remembered your story from the podcast, and my mum and i were talking about syncronised swimming before. funny!
My reading habit that really helps me is a) just trying to read every day when & where I can and b) (this is the main one) I personally dedicate and *schedule* a few hours on saturday and sunday mornings for me and my coffee and my books. This weekend time helps me to recenter, to make sure I get some reading in in a relaxing satisfying way, and to have a dedicated time to look forward to if I don't have as much time to read as I want to during the week... I hope this is helpful! Good luck getting back into the swing of things!
Hi Ariel, your videos did make me fall back in love with reading and I had the time to spare because of this whole pandemic. My reading habits are reading *at least* 1 hour during the day, so that's usually on my break and lunch break for work. And then reading towards the end of my night. Giving myself a bookmark of how many pages, but if I find myself in a tedious mood to read then I don't bother because I know I won't be enjoying myself. Typically I read in our sitting room or at my desk. Happy reading and looking forward to what other books you recommend and the rest of your lovely house.
Pure bliss!! I am so happy for you that you are reading Anne of Green Gables! I have been reading all her books for over 55 years and I never tire of her writing. You will have to read the whole "Anne" series....not to be missed!
I came for the house renovations and stayed for the most wonderful book channel on RUclips. You're lovely!! And I was relieved to know (sorry about that) that you start a lot of book at once and takes time to finish. Also, I'm so in love with your merch! Hopefully I'll be able to buy that cute sweater!!
I built a reading habit of reading after I woke up for about an hour during the pandemic when I was unemployed, which i loved! I would watch a few RUclips videos and check my socials, then shut my laptop and read, which really helped wake my brain up. Now that I have a job, I don't have as much brain capacity to read, so I usually read on my lunch breaks. Then before bed, I'll read a graphic novel/memoir because it gets me away from screens but also isn't quite so text heavy when I'm tired. I've been reading a ton of graphic novels from the library that way! Good luck with your goals for next year!
I try to read before I go to bed for a time-related reading habit, but I have also started reading one classic a month which has been working out for me!
A reading habit I formed this past year was finding a time in my routine to always read a bit. For me, it was during breakfast, cause I realized it helped me start my day with a bit more energy and the feeling of having done something already before working. I would pick a time in the day for it and keep it. Having a time set helped me maintain it, instead of thinking of reading a bit every day. Because I ended up reaching the end of a long day really tired and remember I forgot my reading, and wouldn't want to do it by then, so mornings worked out best for me.
Because of you, I re-read "The Alpine Path" and enjoyed it ever so much more than the first time I read it, so thank you for that reminder it was on my shelf. :) And the sweatshirt is adorable!!!
I read a lot more last year because I had a solid routine that included audiobooks *whenever* possible. That routine has now shifted to include more tv and podcasts which significantly cuts into my reading. If that's a habit, I guess it would be to read whenever you can and avoid other media consumption.
I have a very long book that I’ve started and not finished. Maybe this tag will make me try to finish it! I love the idea of having to read hardcovers right away stopping you buying them. I’m banned from book buying until I get my physical TBR down! Great tag, I will enjoy doing this one. I like the idea of reading habit challenges. 🙂📚
The way I got back into reading for myself regularly after finishing school was to start with graphic novels and comics. They were faster and more immediately engrossing to me than text only novels and they had a faster pace and a quicker reward for my effort. I could read several comics in an afternoon and have the gratification of finishing beautiful stories while I worked on my focus and remembering how to read longer pieces. That's what really helped me and my brain retrain to read for pleasure.
I recently started working at a library, and I see SO MANY beautiful books on a daily basis, but I can't take them all out so I opt for the graphic novels that pass through my hands. Like you say, it's so rewarding to get through a story in a few days or even a few hours.
I set the goal of reading every morning a couple of years ago. It definitely worked! My mornings don't feel right if I don't get my reading in. I'm also reading way more than I ever have.
I read as soon as I wake up as a way to wake myself up. It works great. As soon as I hear the alarm I wake up because I am excited to read the book, and I end up reading for at least 30min so when I have a busy morning with all my classes, I can at least be happy that I got some reading done.
I have read the L.M. Montgomery biography and collected journals that you mentioned- both are great! She is one of my favorite authors and has been since childhood. Definitely read all the Anne books as they are all worth your time! Also, what really got me back into reading as an adult is reading in the bath. I put my phone in a different room so I don't have anything to do while in the bath other than read. I take a bath almost every night, so even if that 20 minutes is the only time I spend reading, it adds up! Often that's all the time I need to get momentum with a book, so eventually I find myself wanting to pick it up at other times during the day.
You've just reminded me why I love reading and the book community 😭😭 I need to read more books like these!!!!!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your reading year (and good luck with the roof!) 📚🏡
If you're still obsessed with LMM in June you could totally hop over to PEI and attend the biennial L.M.Montgomery conference, I've been there and hope to come again and it's just the best! I have a "read 30" item on my daily list, read either 30 minutes or 30 pages. And just over the last year or so I've just opened new reading spots all around the house. On a pillow on the stairs, on a blanket in front of the open veranda doors, breakfast table, new chair in front of the bookshelves, couch in the bedroom I've never used before etc. I like that thus I can pick my preferred time and place to read every day.
never been this early before! 💋 can't believe it's nearing the end of the year already 😱love this tag! edit: loving your nail color, especially the orange. dreamy!!
The one thing I do to create a reading habit is switching to reading whenever I catch myself spending time in social media. I think it’s a more valuable way to spend my precious time whenever I’m off work.
I’ve been doing the pomodoro method to keep me focused at work and I read instead of getting on my phone during breaks. It has been really helpful in getting me reading. It’s nice because I am interested in what I’m reading, but it’s not hard to put down like my phone is. I’ve gotten more reading done and more work done.
Hi Ariel! I’ve started getting back to reading after years of not picking up a book and one “habit” that I built to help me get back was to pick up a book whenever I find myself picking up my phone when I turn idle. It not only helped me lessen my screen time but also made me read more (i started Q1 only reading 3 books to reading 12 books in a month haha) I found that physically placing myself in a cozy spot helped with that a lot too. Not sure if this was helpful but wanted to share nonetheless! 💖
ARIEL that sweater is amazing! I pre-ordered as soon as I saw it! I'm so obsessed! I live in Korea, so I think it will get here closer to December but that will be a nice Christmas gift for me ^_^ I've gotten back into reading by making a habit of setting the mood for reading when I get home. I light a candle, turn on my favorite lamp, and put a nice ASMR room on the TV. I have read so much more! I try to reach for a book instead of instantly going on my computer, etc.
ohhhhhh i can’t wait to film my end of the year book tag! this was a good reminder. also OBSESSED with the sweater and sooo in love with ur new office 😭
I did read at all my last couple years of school (outside of required reading) so when I graduated I had to make a routine from scratch, so I kind of understand!! really only one thing helped, I had a specific routine around reading. it was always 4pm, summer at the time, and I'd make myself Tea, grab a blanket, grab a book and go sit down in a the field by my house!! usually no phone, just the book. I found having a specific order or events really helped bc once I set it in motion I would do the rest automatically, and once I actually go the where I was going to read I'd had time to shift my brain into reading mode. I'm not sure if this will help but good luck creating your own routine!!
I struggled with actually reading classics. So I made it a goal that I read a chapter (or a manageable amount of pages if there were long chapter) a day. I could continue reading more if I wanted to but I could also read whatever I wanted after and it meant I read more in general because I had to read that chapter. I've fallen off it for the moment because I'm studying again so I only want to read things I really enjoy but will eventually go back to it once I'm done.
I read 50 pages every day and I've been doing it for years now. I basically always read in the morning before I get up. But now I also read a chapter out of another book at night, together with my boyfriend. I love reading habits!
How is it almost the end of the year and I still have so many books?!?! 😅📚📚📚 Rachel Cusk is definitely a love her or leave her kind of author. Second Place is the second book I've read by her and I've definitely left her behind. But I hope you get along with her writing more. 💕
Hahahaha I didn’t see your comment ending like that 😂 Now I’m very excited to see. I definitely plan on reading Second Place and Outline and then we shall see what side of the fence I’m on!
2 things that I did at different times in the past helped me a lot with creating a habit. First was when I used the subway to go to college, it was 30 minutes of me doing nothing, read a lot at this time. Second time was because of vitamin d lack (yes) in the start of this year, the doctor said I needed to sunbath everyday, so I woke up, layed down in front of a window and sunbathed while reading
I read Anne of Green Gables and the Blue Castle this year because of you and I loved them both! Especially Anne, that book is so undeniably sweet and I am aching to pick up the sequel. Even if you don't often finish books you pick up, I am thankful that you mention them, so I can read them myself!
oh, i needed this video, i was waiting for it! :D the mauve jumper? JUST ADORABLE. but i was hoping there would be some new glasses involved like in the past :P
For me Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being was the book that managed to shock me, ( after many decades of reading), became my favourite book read during the pandemic, and has moved R.O, into my top ten favourite authors list.
A few years ago I challenged myself to read while on public transport and it really got me back into reading! I’d have a 30 minute bus to work some days but even if it was just a 5 minute tube I’d read on my phone!
i recently started reading as a hobby again, just this month. i know about myself that super short term goals dont work for me, so i try for about 50 pages a day but i dont like to hold myself so strictly to that. my main goal was to read 3 books a month because that felt attainable but not crazy....ive already read 7 books this month.
My reading habit is reading first thing in the morning. I used to read on my commute to work, but since COVID, I switched that to reading for an hour first thing in the morning. It’s when I do most of my reading now!
I try to make a habit of reading first thing in the morning while I have my coffee. When the weather's pleasant enough, I'll do it outside to get some fresh air as well.
The best way to create a new habit is to stack it with something you already do, eg. After lunch you read for 30 mins, as it adds to the routine you already have. I'm currently reading Emily Climbs by L.M. Montgomery (the 2nd in the Emily of New Moon series), which is very similar to Anne of Green Gables, so I'm certain you'd love it if you get to it.
Per reading as a habit: I always read right before bed! I do actually read in bed (sitting up on a large pillow), but reading at least one chapter before bed is a pretty solid habit I’ve had since getting back into reading in adulthood
What works for me in terms of reading habits is setting a minimum time per day, but make it a small amount of time, say 15 minutes. There's always 15 minutes! Of course allow yourself to keep reading after that or read more on a day, but the key is you don't have to. I'm currently reading my way around the world and I'm loving that so much that I don't need any motivation anymore :)
love that goal of giving yourself a month to read a hardcover when you buy it because def have fallen into that trap of buying the books and they just sit there. i think a recent habit i've been forming is if i find myself doomscrolling just read instead and also to not feel bad if i just want to watch youtube or some shows either. good luck with your reading plans for the rest of the year!
I like the idea of challenging yourself to no longer by any new release hardcover books. I think I’m going to implement that myself, with an exception if it’s for my book club and I can’t get it from the library.
5 years ago I set a goal in my bullet journal to read at least 20 minutes after I came back to work, 3 times a week. I used to read before bed, but I was going to bed really late so I didn't read much... I didn't want set a goal too big and too hard to achieve. Now 5 years later I read every day and much more than 20 min most of the time. And I'm reading Anne of Green Gabbles too (but in french) and I'm looooving it!
As far as reading habits go, putting your phone away, ideally in a different room, can really help with concentrating on a book. Also maybe it sounds dumb but what about carrying a book with you through the house and just reading little bits in between renovation projects?
I have read 78 books this year. Something I like to do is switch between a "fun" book and a book I read for knowledge on something (usually witchcraft books). My husband likes to play video games every night with his friends so I sit and read while he does that so we both can have our "me" time. It comes out to about 1-2 hours of reading a night, depending on how long it takes before I fall asleep with a book on my face haha
I've had good results with combining habits. For example... my morning routine is to get up, stretch, eat breakfast, then have a cup of coffee. One day I decided to tack on reading a book with my coffee so... now it's a dual habit! Coffee, plus book.
I definitely think people would be interested in a video about making reading a habit, and you could even do it as a challenge. 1 video could be read for 30 mins when you wake up for a week, the 2nd video could be reading on your lunch break for a week (I've done this one!), and the last one could be reading before bed for a week and then after that you can find out which one works best for you and go from there.
I love the idea. Another version could be: Reading outside for a week?
Gwendolyn is a lovely name!
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I would love this series of videos!
Yes! Or trying different reading spots for a week. I know Ariel said on the podcast that she doesn’t have a perfect reading spot in her new house yet. She should try to find it!!
Try habit stacking! Basically find a habit you already do that can be a trigger for reading. What I did was for every time I go to pick up my phone for social media I would put it back down and pick up a book instead. Checking social media was a habit so I used that to trigger the reading habit (and it got me off my phone) :)
Woah. This is GENIUS. I’m definitely going to be mulling this idea over, thanks for sharing!!
I didn't know there was a term for this, thank you.
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Ariel: talking about the beautiful colour of the sweater.
Me: is this by any chance the next goodreads reading challenge colour??? 🧐🧐🧐🧐
im obsessed with this comment
🤣 yesss we'll see
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I've gotten into the habit of reading while the washing machine's going (so about 35 minutes a pop). I like it because even though it's not always a super consistent on the dot time, the repetitiveness of the activity kind of has the Pavlovian effect of getting me to read; hear the sound of the washing machine, hands start itching for a book.
I recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle
I never fail to straight up panic whenever I see booktubers start to upload "End of the Year" videos. I'M NOT READY YET
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle.
thats nothing. soon theyll start pumping out END OF THE WORLD videos
Hi Ariel, I just wanted to say thank you! For what? For making me fall in love with reading again. I stopped for a good long while and didn’t have passion anymore, but seeing how much you care and all the fun you have reignited that fire in me. Thank you for all your work and making us smile 🥰🥰
oh my goodness, what a lovely comment to receive. I hope you pick up a lovely book soon and have a great time getting lost in it!
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle
It really helped me to get back into reading by setting myself a challenge: read one page every day. Make the goal so easy that you almost have to do it every day. Usually i will just keep reading after the one page because I was already doing it. It helped me read soooo much more
I find that romanticizing my daily reading routine HUGELY motivates me to actually read the books I accumulate. Sit down with a nice cup of coffee or tea and make yourself comfortable. I always like to open a window, turn on a cozy ambience, and light a candle. Taking the time to read for at least 30 minutes, makes me feel ALIVE and ready for the day 🌸✨
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle...
Ooooh I like the open window! - Heidi
WHAT IS TIME IN A PANDEMIC? I was like "why is she posting this? We're not even half way through the year yet!"
Side note, today is payday. The universe did some aligning for this one 😌
I know right? I can't believe there are only two and a half months until 2022. This year doesn't really feel like it existed
My brain keeps assuming it's Spring. Over and over. And I work in education in the US so I'm usually very aware of the season. It's a wild ride my dudes.
Ariel in the beggining of the video: "if you listen to my podcast"
Ariel, I don't only listen to the podcast, I've also became obcessed with is and I can't do anything except listen to you two wonderful women talk about books. Also Raeleen's laugh has to be the funniest thing ever
My favorite part about being a part of this community and watching these videos and listening to the pod and being a patron is that you radiate so much joy and excitement and love. I love it here honestly. Thank you for creating this space and sharing with us.
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle..
I’ve been silently watching your video’s since your first bookshelf video back in 2013, back then I was only 15, a high school student in my small country in Europe, dealing with loads of stuff by escaping in fiction. Reading and writing. Your passion for reading and books has resonated with me so much and it kinda felt like I’ve been growing up with you? When I lost touch with my love for books and reading and writing, your own love for it always reignited mine.
Since you bought your own house, making video’s from a space that is just so much YOURS, idk, I feel like a proud younger sister or something? Now I just turned 23 and I still feel the same joy and love from both reading stories and your videos and enthusiasm. Just, thank you for everything you’ve done and been doing. Just, all the love from back here in small, little Belgium ✨🥰
Honestly, audiobooks (and a library card) helped me so much with starting up a reading habit again. Chores, working out, running errands, commuting -- these all become reading time. Sure, I look like a weirdo in the Ralphs at 9pm with my headphones in, but joke's on them because I'm not there, not really -- I'm in my book instead!
We are totally diggin that sweater!
Being at university for a subject very unrelated to literature, I've always had trouble reading during the semester. This year I've made it a habit to arrive to each class at least 15 minutes early and read before class! I've managed to get through 3 books during the semester so far as opposed to 0... Also, per the recommendation of your podcast, I've started listening to audio books on my commute as well!!
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle
At the beginning of this year I was quite depressed, and I got back into the habit of reading by doing so somewhere other than my bedroom (I used to lay on my brother's bed while he worked on his computer) and putting a timer on! On good days I set it for 50 minutes and on worse days for 30 or even 20. I also calculated how many pages per minute I read, cause I was curious! Just a neat little bonus! Thank you so much for all the content you're creating despite the times, Ariel, it's kept me going lately 💖✨ Keep up the great work!! 💕
There’s a Mexican booktuber called El Librero de Valentina who does a reading challenge to make reading a habit, you just need to define a number of pages or amount of time to read everyday. Beginners start with 10 pages or ten minutes, and the goal increases depending on what you want to achieve. But, the secret is trying it for a full month 😉
making exercise a habit and giving up reading books will improve your health.
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I try to go to my room by 8pm every night and for the next couple of hours I alternate between reading, watching interesting RUclips videos, journaling etc… any quiet, thoughtful activity. It has been invaluable for my mental health, sleep routine, reading routine etc. I am a teacher, so my mornings and days are so busy… so that time after 8pm is MY time… this is a habit/routine I have established over the last year or so ☺️
I've had great results with building a reading habit where I made a goal to read in three new places every week. Anything as small as on the floor in front of the couch instead of on the couch, or as drastic as at the end of a hike in a beautiful landscape. It got me really motivated for outdoor travel goals and helped me find my favorite places to read!
That's brilliant. Totally stealing this. 😋
You are such a beautiful human being. Thanks for sharing your world with the rest of us.
I hope you continue the Anne series because it just gets better! I just finished book three and can't wait to continue!
I just started a new reading habit that works for me! I read for about half an hour while I drink my morning coffee in the living room in front of my biggest and brightest window. I also just bought a house at the end of last year and found it difficult to find time to read because there’s always some project or chore to do (not to mention that I mostly used to read on the bus on the way to work but now I’m remote working and I’ve read less than I ever have this past year and a bit..) but putting some time aside at the start of the day to read is working great for me so far!
this is the first merch i’ve seen and actually genuinely been excited to wear!! it’s perfectly designed for a cozy loving book loving audience ❤️❤️❤️
Gosh, that’s very kindly said. I really appreciate it and hope everyone who gets one loves it as much as me!!
I used to read so much when I was young but work and school started to steal all my time and I fell away from it. I’ve been trying to get back into it and I absolutely love your videos about books, you bring all the best fun creative elementary English teacher vibes that motivate me to want to read again ♥️
I love your love for books! What was it that pulled you into being a book lover? I buy so many books, I start one, read it a few days, see another and read the back of it, then switch. On and on it goes!
I love your house renovation videos a lot but I have really missed bookish videos from you. The energy you have when talking about books is just one of a kind and I’m here for it!
I just started watching but I really have to post a comment now. You look like a freakin painting with your hair down like this I can’t explain why. ✨💃🏻✨
gosh Nikki thank you haha my goal is to get to birth of venus level hair haha
my best tip for adding a new habit is finding ways to make it an important step between doing things or completing your day, like I got biking into my routine by making it my only way to get to work
Your videos always make me so happy! Thank you!! Aaaand... I've started annotating my books thanks to you, and I LOVE IT!!
I just started listening to the first episode of your podcast and the intro music is *chefs kiss* PERFECTION
My reading routine means I read when I get up, when I get to work, when I'm on my dinner and before I go to bed, I also listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, doing chores, going on walks or in the bath. I sometimes listen to audiobooks when I run too. I have read 26 books this year because of that. Not amazing but its the highest amount of books I've ever read in a year and I'm planning to read another 9 physical books by the end of the year and maybe another audiobook. Wish me luck xx
i can't wait on the video about the livingroom inspired in the Emma 2020 movie! Also, i love the reading videos you make. I recently watched an older video of yours about how reading have become competitive and it made so much sense, its not about what you read, or the quality of your reading, or even your interaction with it, it's all about the numbers! So when i see you say that it's comon to drop off books i feel embraced hahahaha'. It just makes me feel like i cant take reading as a maraton run, cause that will exaust me in the process, but thinking about having annotations, impressions, seasonal books... It cheers me up!
To regain my habit of reading, I started reading every night at 8:30pm in bed until tired. It can be for 30 minutes to 90 roughly. Depending on my interest level or if I get absorbed in a book it will be longer or just a short half hour read due to a busy day or general tiredness.
It has worked great for me, hopefully you can create a habit that works well for you and you’ll be able to stick with it!
I've been getting so into poetry this year and I would absolutly LOVE a video where you read all of your poetry!!!
Over the last year or so I’ve started cycling to work instead of getting the train so I lost my commute reading time. To get it back I’ve added in 30 minutes reading to my morning routine (I am a disgusting morning person) before I leave the house, and I’m enjoying it so much
I journal every morning so I want to link reading poetry to that habit. I have also taken to listening to books as I walk and garden and do housework. This is a comfort to me especially “re-reading” books I e loved. Plus if I have a book on my shelf, I count it if I get it on audio from my library!
Everyone needs to get Ariel's new sweater!!!😍😍😍❤❤❤the color is stunning
Love the little book you drew that is on the sleeve of the shirt.
a while ago you made a video about reading every night before bed. i picked up that habit after watching your video, and it stuck! :D yes being in bed makes me sleepy, but i still get valuable reading time in and it helps me wind down at the end of the day. i also try to start my day reading in bed. it has the reverse effect, it helps me wake up! :)
yes!! i'm so glad that you remember my little "reading after 10" project haha it's one of the things i want to try doing again!
i am convinced that someone in this bookshop in cologne, germany, listens to your podcast! bc i recently saw "the union of syncronised swimmers" in the english language section in one of the largest bookshops here. and i was like "wait, this is Too specific..." bc i remembered your story from the podcast, and my mum and i were talking about syncronised swimming before. funny!
My reading habit that really helps me is a) just trying to read every day when & where I can and b) (this is the main one) I personally dedicate and *schedule* a few hours on saturday and sunday mornings for me and my coffee and my books. This weekend time helps me to recenter, to make sure I get some reading in in a relaxing satisfying way, and to have a dedicated time to look forward to if I don't have as much time to read as I want to during the week... I hope this is helpful! Good luck getting back into the swing of things!
I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle, by Author Sai Prasad panda
Hi Ariel, your videos did make me fall back in love with reading and I had the time to spare because of this whole pandemic. My reading habits are reading *at least* 1 hour during the day, so that's usually on my break and lunch break for work. And then reading towards the end of my night. Giving myself a bookmark of how many pages, but if I find myself in a tedious mood to read then I don't bother because I know I won't be enjoying myself. Typically I read in our sitting room or at my desk. Happy reading and looking forward to what other books you recommend and the rest of your lovely house.
Pure bliss!! I am so happy for you that you are reading Anne of Green Gables! I have been reading all her books for over 55 years and I never tire of her writing. You will have to read the whole "Anne" series....not to be missed!
I came for the house renovations and stayed for the most wonderful book channel on RUclips. You're lovely!! And I was relieved to know (sorry about that) that you start a lot of book at once and takes time to finish. Also, I'm so in love with your merch! Hopefully I'll be able to buy that cute sweater!!
I built a reading habit of reading after I woke up for about an hour during the pandemic when I was unemployed, which i loved! I would watch a few RUclips videos and check my socials, then shut my laptop and read, which really helped wake my brain up. Now that I have a job, I don't have as much brain capacity to read, so I usually read on my lunch breaks. Then before bed, I'll read a graphic novel/memoir because it gets me away from screens but also isn't quite so text heavy when I'm tired. I've been reading a ton of graphic novels from the library that way! Good luck with your goals for next year!
I try to read before I go to bed for a time-related reading habit, but I have also started reading one classic a month which has been working out for me!
A reading habit I formed this past year was finding a time in my routine to always read a bit. For me, it was during breakfast, cause I realized it helped me start my day with a bit more energy and the feeling of having done something already before working.
I would pick a time in the day for it and keep it. Having a time set helped me maintain it, instead of thinking of reading a bit every day. Because I ended up reaching the end of a long day really tired and remember I forgot my reading, and wouldn't want to do it by then, so mornings worked out best for me.
Because of you, I re-read "The Alpine Path" and enjoyed it ever so much more than the first time I read it, so thank you for that reminder it was on my shelf. :) And the sweatshirt is adorable!!!
I highly suggest a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle
It’s funny, I also saw a Franz Wright’s quote from this book and went to add it to my tbr list. His poetry sounds so beautiful!
I read a lot more last year because I had a solid routine that included audiobooks *whenever* possible. That routine has now shifted to include more tv and podcasts which significantly cuts into my reading. If that's a habit, I guess it would be to read whenever you can and avoid other media consumption.
I have a very long book that I’ve started and not finished. Maybe this tag will make me try to finish it! I love the idea of having to read hardcovers right away stopping you buying them. I’m banned from book buying until I get my physical TBR down! Great tag, I will enjoy doing this one. I like the idea of reading habit challenges. 🙂📚
The way I got back into reading for myself regularly after finishing school was to start with graphic novels and comics. They were faster and more immediately engrossing to me than text only novels and they had a faster pace and a quicker reward for my effort. I could read several comics in an afternoon and have the gratification of finishing beautiful stories while I worked on my focus and remembering how to read longer pieces. That's what really helped me and my brain retrain to read for pleasure.
I recently started working at a library, and I see SO MANY beautiful books on a daily basis, but I can't take them all out so I opt for the graphic novels that pass through my hands. Like you say, it's so rewarding to get through a story in a few days or even a few hours.
I set the goal of reading every morning a couple of years ago. It definitely worked! My mornings don't feel right if I don't get my reading in. I'm also reading way more than I ever have.
Your videos are so much fun. I’m getting that sweater! It will inspire me to read more! 💖
I read as soon as I wake up as a way to wake myself up. It works great. As soon as I hear the alarm I wake up because I am excited to read the book, and I end up reading for at least 30min so when I have a busy morning with all my classes, I can at least be happy that I got some reading done.
I have read the L.M. Montgomery biography and collected journals that you mentioned- both are great! She is one of my favorite authors and has been since childhood. Definitely read all the Anne books as they are all worth your time!
Also, what really got me back into reading as an adult is reading in the bath. I put my phone in a different room so I don't have anything to do while in the bath other than read. I take a bath almost every night, so even if that 20 minutes is the only time I spend reading, it adds up! Often that's all the time I need to get momentum with a book, so eventually I find myself wanting to pick it up at other times during the day.
You've just reminded me why I love reading and the book community 😭😭 I need to read more books like these!!!!!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your reading year (and good luck with the roof!) 📚🏡
If you're still obsessed with LMM in June you could totally hop over to PEI and attend the biennial L.M.Montgomery conference, I've been there and hope to come again and it's just the best!
I have a "read 30" item on my daily list, read either 30 minutes or 30 pages. And just over the last year or so I've just opened new reading spots all around the house. On a pillow on the stairs, on a blanket in front of the open veranda doors, breakfast table, new chair in front of the bookshelves, couch in the bedroom I've never used before etc. I like that thus I can pick my preferred time and place to read every day.
never been this early before! 💋
can't believe it's nearing the end of the year already 😱love this tag!
edit: loving your nail color, especially the orange. dreamy!!
Thank you 🙈 can you tell I’m ready for fall?? haha 🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁
The book Atomic Habits has a lot of good stuff in it too for making/breaking habits.
The one thing I do to create a reading habit is switching to reading whenever I catch myself spending time in social media. I think it’s a more valuable way to spend my precious time whenever I’m off work.
I’ve been doing the pomodoro method to keep me focused at work and I read instead of getting on my phone during breaks. It has been really helpful in getting me reading. It’s nice because I am interested in what I’m reading, but it’s not hard to put down like my phone is. I’ve gotten more reading done and more work done.
Hi Ariel! I’ve started getting back to reading after years of not picking up a book and one “habit” that I built to help me get back was to pick up a book whenever I find myself picking up my phone when I turn idle. It not only helped me lessen my screen time but also made me read more (i started Q1 only reading 3 books to reading 12 books in a month haha) I found that physically placing myself in a cozy spot helped with that a lot too. Not sure if this was helpful but wanted to share nonetheless! 💖
ARIEL that sweater is amazing! I pre-ordered as soon as I saw it! I'm so obsessed! I live in Korea, so I think it will get here closer to December but that will be a nice Christmas gift for me ^_^
I've gotten back into reading by making a habit of setting the mood for reading when I get home. I light a candle, turn on my favorite lamp, and put a nice ASMR room on the TV. I have read so much more! I try to reach for a book instead of instantly going on my computer, etc.
ohhhhhh i can’t wait to film my end of the year book tag! this was a good reminder. also OBSESSED with the sweater and sooo in love with ur new office 😭
I did read at all my last couple years of school (outside of required reading) so when I graduated I had to make a routine from scratch, so I kind of understand!! really only one thing helped, I had a specific routine around reading. it was always 4pm, summer at the time, and I'd make myself Tea, grab a blanket, grab a book and go sit down in a the field by my house!! usually no phone, just the book. I found having a specific order or events really helped bc once I set it in motion I would do the rest automatically, and once I actually go the where I was going to read I'd had time to shift my brain into reading mode. I'm not sure if this will help but good luck creating your own routine!!
I struggled with actually reading classics. So I made it a goal that I read a chapter (or a manageable amount of pages if there were long chapter) a day. I could continue reading more if I wanted to but I could also read whatever I wanted after and it meant I read more in general because I had to read that chapter. I've fallen off it for the moment because I'm studying again so I only want to read things I really enjoy but will eventually go back to it once I'm done.
I’m really enjoying The Anthropocene Reviewed. I’m listening to it in audiobook while I go on walks.
I am so happy that you started Anne of Greengables and that you like it!!!
I read 50 pages every day and I've been doing it for years now. I basically always read in the morning before I get up. But now I also read a chapter out of another book at night, together with my boyfriend. I love reading habits!
Your office is such a pretty background! The purple trim is dreamy!
How is it almost the end of the year and I still have so many books?!?! 😅📚📚📚
Rachel Cusk is definitely a love her or leave her kind of author. Second Place is the second book I've read by her and I've definitely left her behind. But I hope you get along with her writing more. 💕
Hahahaha I didn’t see your comment ending like that 😂 Now I’m very excited to see. I definitely plan on reading Second Place and Outline and then we shall see what side of the fence I’m on!
2 things that I did at different times in the past helped me a lot with creating a habit. First was when I used the subway to go to college, it was 30 minutes of me doing nothing, read a lot at this time. Second time was because of vitamin d lack (yes) in the start of this year, the doctor said I needed to sunbath everyday, so I woke up, layed down in front of a window and sunbathed while reading
I read Anne of Green Gables and the Blue Castle this year because of you and I loved them both! Especially Anne, that book is so undeniably sweet and I am aching to pick up the sequel. Even if you don't often finish books you pick up, I am thankful that you mention them, so I can read them myself!
Kilmeny of the Orchard is a lovely LMM book, and not very well known, would recommend. Cheers :)
@@AM-bm2xw just looked up the synopsis and it sounds awesome! Definitely going to put it on my TBR. Thank you ! :)
oh, i needed this video, i was waiting for it! :D the mauve jumper? JUST ADORABLE.
but i was hoping there would be some new glasses involved like in the past :P
I am just here to say that this video is so beautifully filmed and put together. Well done Ariel!
For me Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being was the book that managed to shock me, ( after many decades of reading), became my favourite book read during the pandemic, and has moved R.O, into my top ten favourite authors list.
A few years ago I challenged myself to read while on public transport and it really got me back into reading! I’d have a 30 minute bus to work some days but even if it was just a 5 minute tube I’d read on my phone!
Try reading before sleep 😊! I do it every day now because it puts me into sleep quickly!
I love this merch! Also love the goal to make reading a habit
i recently started reading as a hobby again, just this month. i know about myself that super short term goals dont work for me, so i try for about 50 pages a day but i dont like to hold myself so strictly to that. my main goal was to read 3 books a month because that felt attainable but not crazy....ive already read 7 books this month.
My reading habit is reading first thing in the morning. I used to read on my commute to work, but since COVID, I switched that to reading for an hour first thing in the morning. It’s when I do most of my reading now!
I try to make a habit of reading first thing in the morning while I have my coffee. When the weather's pleasant enough, I'll do it outside to get some fresh air as well.
Oooooo the ritual of pairing reading time with a nice mug of coffee or tea is wonderful, great suggestion
Love the sweater - I have that colour on my bedroom wall! 😊
Thanks so much ♥️
Are you gonna make a video about the process of putting together the living room?
The best way to create a new habit is to stack it with something you already do, eg. After lunch you read for 30 mins, as it adds to the routine you already have.
I'm currently reading Emily Climbs by L.M. Montgomery (the 2nd in the Emily of New Moon series), which is very similar to Anne of Green Gables, so I'm certain you'd love it if you get to it.
Omg I preordered the sweater literally the second I saw your post about it on patreon haha 😍 and I got a books unbound beanie too!! So excited 👏🏻
Per reading as a habit: I always read right before bed! I do actually read in bed (sitting up on a large pillow), but reading at least one chapter before bed is a pretty solid habit I’ve had since getting back into reading in adulthood
What works for me in terms of reading habits is setting a minimum time per day, but make it a small amount of time, say 15 minutes. There's always 15 minutes! Of course allow yourself to keep reading after that or read more on a day, but the key is you don't have to. I'm currently reading my way around the world and I'm loving that so much that I don't need any motivation anymore :)
love that goal of giving yourself a month to read a hardcover when you buy it because def have fallen into that trap of buying the books and they just sit there. i think a recent habit i've been forming is if i find myself doomscrolling just read instead and also to not feel bad if i just want to watch youtube or some shows either. good luck with your reading plans for the rest of the year!
I agree that not feeling bad if we just want to watch RUclips or some shows is a CRUCIAL element to fun, long-lasting reading habits. - Heidi
I like the idea of challenging yourself to no longer by any new release hardcover books. I think I’m going to implement that myself, with an exception if it’s for my book club and I can’t get it from the library.
Do you know what the circumference is of the beanie? I’m in need for a new beanie, but I want to make sure it fits nicely
Wow! I'm so distracted by how beautiful the room you are sitting in is.
Motherhood is amazing and totally shook me! I am glad to hear it mentioned
i would die if you did a video where you read a bunch of graphic novels
also that sweater is so cute!!
Ariel just wanna say your videos make me so happy! wishing you a lovely day
5 years ago I set a goal in my bullet journal to read at least 20 minutes after I came back to work, 3 times a week. I used to read before bed, but I was going to bed really late so I didn't read much... I didn't want set a goal too big and too hard to achieve. Now 5 years later I read every day and much more than 20 min most of the time.
And I'm reading Anne of Green Gabbles too (but in french) and I'm looooving it!
As far as reading habits go, putting your phone away, ideally in a different room, can really help with concentrating on a book. Also maybe it sounds dumb but what about carrying a book with you through the house and just reading little bits in between renovation projects?
I have read 78 books this year. Something I like to do is switch between a "fun" book and a book I read for knowledge on something (usually witchcraft books). My husband likes to play video games every night with his friends so I sit and read while he does that so we both can have our "me" time. It comes out to about 1-2 hours of reading a night, depending on how long it takes before I fall asleep with a book on my face haha
I've had good results with combining habits. For example... my morning routine is to get up, stretch, eat breakfast, then have a cup of coffee. One day I decided to tack on reading a book with my coffee so... now it's a dual habit! Coffee, plus book.