I swapped screen time with reading for 1 week
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- In this video you'll see what happened when I swapped screen time with reading for 1 week.
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Anyone else just watch a bunch of these videos and are now fighting themselves over whether they want to go do their budget, start doing fun cardio, read a book, or watch another Makari Espe video because they’re so wonderful?
This is such a lovely comment Ellen :') Thank you!!
Yup! ❤
Yes lol
Yes!
hahaha lol yes!
Your dad tracking your following is the most supportive and precious thing ever 😭
Oh my gosh the side by side reading clips with your dad were adorable
In some way, I think my algorithm woke up one morning and said, "Let's make this girl happier!" and it brought me to your channel. You truly spread joy and inspiration with your content, and I hope your dad (and you) will get to see this channel grow even more 💃🌟
Awe thanks Veronica. This is a really lovely comment and I appreciate it ❤
this is very random, but I also randomly found her channel today and wrote almost the same comment as you without seeing your comment before 😅 what are the chances of that lol anyways just found it funny, i'll leave you be now haha
I've set a goal for myself to read 1 page of a book every day. Sometimes big goals are scary. Setting a small goal gives me room to do more if I want but also still be glad that I read no matter how little.
That's so good! I love setting small (attainable) goals when starting a new habit :)
I did this, and it works.
What book are u reading!?
@@AhhhSukeSuke it's called to engineer is human
Yes, normalise DNFing books!! I refuse to waste my time on things I don’t enjoy. Obsessed with your outlook on life, Makari.
Love from Australia 🤗
Hi back from Canada 😍
And I couldn’t agree more! 😄🙌🏼
Your dad reading with you is so wholesome ❤️ lots of love from Germany! 🥰
Hello back from Canada!! 🥰
@@makariespealso Hi 🙋♀️ from Hamburg Germany
@@pinkhope84 hello!! I love Germany - I gotta get back there sometime!
whoa didn't know there were so many fellow Germans here ❤
I'm 36 and a couple of years ago, I decided to stop reading books halfway through that doesn't interest me or I could not get through. All my life, I've always pushed through, no matter how much I don't like the book. But I realized life is too short to shove a book down my throat if it doesn't make me happy. I give a book up to 1/3 or 1/2 of it and if it still feels like a slog, I give up and move on to another. I don't feel guilty about it anymore than when I was younger.
Recent book I gave up on: A Little Life (It's misery porn - I coulnd't do it! And this is coming from a woman who had a telenovela style life/upbringing!)
I love this so much and can't wait to see more videos from you!
I've heard a lot of similar Little Life reviews! I'm glad you put it down when it stopped suiting you 🙌
Thanks for taking the time to leave this really helpful comment - I appreciate it!
I am an avid fantasy reader annnd I skipped the Two Towers when I read Lord of the Rings. It was SO boring. So I read a synopsis of the book and moved on to the Return of the King. No shame. Life is too short to read stuff I don’t enjoy. For me, reading is for enjoyment. The books I read are “junk food”. They’re fun, they’re always fiction, I don’t learn anything except maybe some new vocabulary. And that’s okay!
and a little life only gets worse and worse xD
i loved it but recently recommneded it to someone and they hated it
to each their own
same! i used to make myself finish every book even if i hated it. lady chatterly's lover broke me.
The way he says "love you a lot, kid" ❤️
Honestly I'm so glad that yt recomended me your video about doing cardio everyday for 30 days. I was suprised, that you didn't have hundreds of thousands subscribers. I absolutely love your videos and editing style. You give such vibrating and positive energy and your videos actually changed something in me. After watching your videos I decided that I want to change my lifestyle for better: be more active, ditch addicting apps and finally allow myself to read more instead of pushing off reading because I feel bad that I actually need to study (but end up on being phone anyways :/ ). I wish you only the best and I'm excited to see your new videos in the future. Keep doing what you do and enjoy yourself. xoxo
Hey thanks Agata! I really appreciate this comment - you're too kind!! It means a lot to know my videos make an impact sometimes
ahh your dad following your subscriber count is the cutest thing you deserve the best !! + i'm definitely filled with motivation to read after this one
Ya he's the best 😆
And amazing! I'm glad to hear it!!
I was an avid reader growing up. The ‘learning to read’ stuff like good ol’ mysteries … Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie’s…. Then university, a career in education and then, leadership, which really taught me about ‘reading to learn’. Thanks to our daughter and hubby (and retirement) now, I’m slowly returning to ‘reading for fun’ and ‘reading to relate!’ Thanks for the boost. Keep on inspiring!
girl, you are such a blessing to the world. so grateful youtube recommended me your channel ❤️ so inspired and motivated by your content & can’t wait to keep seeing you THRIVE ☀️🧘🏻♀️🫶🏻😊
Awe - thanks Kristin :') I appreciate it ❤
Avid reader here but I don’t think I could read for 2.5 hrs straight every day! So good on you. I do read every day though. Always at night. Sometimes in the day especially if I’m waiting for things. Like a doc appointment. Good job Makari on reaching so many people.
Your relationship with your dad is sooo wholesome. Gives me the warm fuzzies.
Your dad being such a big cheerleader for your channel is so heart warming and adorable 💕
This is the most wholesome yt channel that has ever existed! thank you
Awe thanks! I appreciate it :)
I found myself binging your videos, I love your personnality, your vibe, your editing, your content and especially your relationship with your dad; it reminds me of my relationship with my dad thanks to whom I started reading in the first place from a very young age 🤩🥺
Makari, I’m thoroughly convinced that you’re the only RUclipsr who could make me want to watch someone read 😂 your videos are still my favorite since I’ve found you. Keep going!! You’re killing it!!
Thanks Courtney!! I appreciate it :')
This is the second of your videos that I'm watching and I already love your channel and contagious smile. Keep it up!
Thank you!!! :)
There should be no shock to your parents about how fast your channel is growing. Totally cool aunt vibes 😎👌🏻
Awwee thanks :')
You are such a positive person and I am so glad your videos are getting more attention 🥰
Thanks, Greta. I really appreciate it 🥰
I can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers! I just watched your video where you cut your screen time, and I instantly love this channel! You have such great energy and I love the style of your videos.
Hey thanks I really appreciate it!! :)
The dog falling out of her lap made me laugh :) This is such a great idea for a video!! Such a good reminder of the importance of reading and getting off our phones! Thanks for motivating/challenging me Makari!
I'm glad you enjoyed it Whitney! 🙌😄
I love this! My job requires that I stare at a screen, and I found myself looking at my other screen while taking.... screen breaks... so now I read instead and it feels so much better on my poor eyes!
100%! A good chunk of my "free time" involves a screen... By the end of the day my head just feels like it's going to explode
I love your videos, you have such a positive energy! I'm looking forward to see you hit the first million 😉
😆 One day!
i feel so validated seeing someone else who couldn't finish Hamnet!!! also it seems like you live in the most beautiful place in the world- the last 2.5 hour reading timelapse was absolutely magical!!!
Phew!! I'm not alone 😂
Wow!!!! Its so cool to see that you have your book in bookstores way to go!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Hailie!! :)
you have the most contagious smile on the web, and your content is amazing, keep it up!
smiling through the whole process, gonna read my book now! love ya!
I definitely don't read as much as I did when I was a child, but back then, I didn't have to read as a major part of earning my living. LOL. I still find a lot of benefit from reading-- it clears my mind, settles me, and if you find the right book, it is lovely! I've been trying to read about 10 pages every night. Somedays I'm successful and somedays I am not!! The idea of getting together with a friend to catch up and also read together, that sounds wonderful and I'm tempted to see if any of my friends would be interested!
I actually made reading one of my new years goals (yes, yes I know…), and it has actually been amazing. Last year I finished 10 books, so I was like let’s finish 15 in 2024. And so far in this year, i’ve managed to finish 11 books. And it feels amazing, I always thought I wouldn’t have time with Working fulltime and just life… but I do.. because I make time for it now, by putting my phone down! It has brought me so much joy!
Also your channel has brought me so much joy, keep doing what you’re doing! It’s amazing ❤
I love to hear it!! 😍 And I'm with you - it's all about what we prioritize.
And thanks for the kind words - I appreciate it :)
I just found your channel a few days ago and you are so inspirational, thank you for making these videos for people to enjoy and feel inspired by
Well thanks for watching Phoebe - I really appreciate it 🥹
Am gonna start reading as well. I have recently gone back to working out a lot. But, I have also been having this nagging feeling that I use my phone a lot. Am gonna switch it up. Starting tomorrow. Yay!
This is my favorite of all your videos. (I’ve not watched them in order, but this is the best.) Love the books and especially love Willy
I’m so happy I found your channel. Your videos are an instant watch for me. You make me smile with your cheerful attitude and your charming clumsy-like humor ❤️
Love her ‘clumsy-like’ humour, too! So engaging!
Awe thank you! I love to hear it :')
I've recently realized that I have 18 books with a bookmark in them... meaning I started reading them at some point and took an extended pause. This amazing video is wakeup call and motivation to start consistently reading again to reduce my screen time AND recollect my bookmarks 🙂
Currently back in my reading era! I used to read a ton but allowed life and screen time take over. My goal is two books per month!
Nice!! Thats a great goal 😍
Absolutely addicted to your channel! You have such a joyful personality and your friendship with your dad is the sweetest thing!
I’m a big reader, so I enjoyed watching you lean more into this habit. For anyone who wants to read more but feels overwhelmed by the infinite choices, may I suggest the “What Should I Read Next” podcast. Every week, a guest shares 3 books they liked and 1 book they didn’t and the host gives them recommendations for what they may enjoy reading next.
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing 😍
Cool!
What a wholesome video - I am looking forward to more videos in the future 😊.
I started to read again 3 weeks ago and made the promise to myself to read at least one chapter a day. It really helps to wind down before going to bed. However, it seems that I have to find a cute café or such a lovely spot like you had by the beach. 🌊
Have a wonderful day 😊
Hey thanks Jane - I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄 Beaches and cafes = 10/10 reading locations
I hope you have a great week! :)
I love the 04:40 cut where she throws the cute doggo on the couch 🐕🦺😂
You have a cute personality. So much fun! Thanks for taking us on your book reading adventure!
Thank youuuu ::')
The world needs more Larry! Love your content!
😂
I found your channel yesterday, your videos are so good and fun to watch! Can't wait to watch them all :D
Hey thanks Aurelia!! I hope the binge was fun! 😆 More videos on the way!
may your dad witness you becoming one of the most successful RUclipsrs. I wish you and your family all the best🥺🥺🥺
Awe :') Too kind. Thank you!!
Midway through the video, but your dad getting excited about your subscriber count is the cutest!!
Lol nice dog side eye @4:30 👁️
commenting for the algorithm so more people can find your videos :) your dad seems great!
Thank you!! And he is 😆
girlll....the way you are replying to every comment shows your deication and passion✨✨..this channel is going to grow moreeeee... for sure.............🥂
Thank youuuu ❤😆
I kind of have the opposite problem - I read instead of doing work for my MSc. Love your content 😊
Thanks Melanie! I appreciate it 😄
AHHAAHA Definitely everyone should watch your videos, so energetic and so nice and also inspiring! Keep going lots of love!
😆❤ Thank you! I'm glad you like them 🙌
You are such an amazing person, friend, daughter, etc!!! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING
Isn’t she?! 👍❤️😊
get outta here dad 😂
This is a really lovely comment. Thank YOU for existing ❤
i swear i adore your perspective of life and your sense of humour! you're sunshine :) loving your videos, keep going!!
Thank youuuu! :) I'm glad you like them :)
I absolutely love your videos! They make me think more about my own habits and goals in such a great and positive way. Hope you keep doing them!
Thank you!! And I will :) Just working on some new videos now :)
I'm currently reading the Grapes of Wrath! I had to take a break for a while, but I'm determined to finish it by the end of this week. I love your videos!! Happy reading : )
So glad I subscribed to you, your content is always so pleasant :)
Hello from Canada! You are so joyful and so inspiring and I love the way you are cultivating a life full of things you love! Queer eye makeovers and getting the cardio in that your body needs and reading when it feels good ❤
Do you happen to live on Vancouver Island? The beautiful beaches remind me of there.
Much love, continue to make fun videos and know they uplifting! I cant wait to see your channel grow and happy to be here in early days
Sadly, reading a physical-book has become a thing of the past for many people.
I can see myself telling a kid in the future; 'back in my day, we got our entertainment and information from reading books'. Or...'gran pa, what is this thing with paper and a hardcover?' 😉
Makariiiii omg gurl i am absolutely in love with you. FOR REAL!! I have like almost half of your videos now and needless to say i absolutely love em, I am gonna look forward to your videos from now on.
Hey thank you!! I really appreciate it!! :)
Cheers to your dad following your subscribers count!! I just subscribed after watching a few of your videos so I'll be one more number to count hehe 🩷 Lots of love!! 🥰
Awe thanks - I appreciate it 🥰
You're hilarious 😂 love it! Your videos are very different compared with the people I use to follow. Your content is fun, refreshing and inspiring to do things, and you spread very good vibes 😊 Keep doing this content please!
Best part of 2024 - discovering this channel 🇨🇦
I love that "The Grapes of Wrath" was the backup choice 😂 PS - keep going! Your content and editing are great!!
I know right 😆
And thank you!!
Makari, Hello from Everett, Washington! I am so glad I found your channel. You're curious, silly, honest and challenge yourself to new heights in life. We are similar! I hope your reading continues, I suggest some graphic memoirs! Maybe An Artist by Liz Montague and It Won't Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib are two of my recent favs!
Cool suggestions!
Thanks for the suggestions, Marcella!! :)
just randomly found you on youtube and I am sooo happy to have found you Makari :) your vibe, the editing, the content of your videos, loving it all! hoping dad sees an even bigger growth in your numbers, because you deserve it!
I used to be able to read a whole day when I was a kid. Now I feel like the internet has taken over my life, but I'm trying to change that. I recently turned on my phone's grayscale filter so I spend less time on it and it's actually working for me. Now I just have to find a book that pulls me into it's story.
I don't know what is it but girl you have such a good positive energy, honestly I would love to have such energy one day, if anyone have tips on how to have one please please write them down.
I’m soo SO happy that the algo recommended your videos to me, you’re officially my favourite RUclipsr (and possibly person) ever! Your videos are truly a breath of fresh air and have inspired me to move more and try out new things (this is my first online comment ever!!) and I absolutely love your funny, creative and positive personality:) Keep going please!!
Also, on the topic of reading more- have you tried a kindle? I purchased one last year and it’s been the best investment- there’s no blue light (which is great to replace screen time as it reads just like actual paper), it’s light and compact and travels with you like a dream, waterproof, has varying brightness levels and night light…I could go on! (I swear I’m not getting paid for this) there are even similar e-readers and kindles that allow for journaling too:) Worth a look if you’re interested!
Keep smiling and have a great day/week ahead! :D
Hi Makari!! I discovered your channel only recently, but I subscribed so fast, because your smile and sweet personality are so uplifting!🥰 You deserve to have this channel grow, because you seem like a really genuine and wholesome person, which is so rare to find on RUclips these days. Keep going! Love from Mauritius
P.S Your editing and your antics makes your channel feel like a sitcom, its great!😂
Mauritius! So cool! :) Thanks for the really lovely comment Nicole. It means alot ❤ The sitcom note makes me want to make an actual sitcom video now 😆
I don't even want to think about how many times you had to reposition that camera. Pure nightmare fuel and you still keep up that energy. Amazing.
😂
4:40 when you throw the dog on the sofa 😂 I've been binging your videos, thanks for all the happy motivational content and the razor-sharp editing. Keep it up!
Hey thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it 😍 I hope the binge was enjoyable!
the grapes of wrath is incredible. excellent choice
Alright now ima attempt this challenge because you’ve honestly inspired me to do better things with my time and life!!! Keep up the incredible and truly inspiration work!! Also I love your videos, personality, and content!!!❤❤ Keep up the amazing work!!!
This is my favourite internet challenge so far ❤ Love your channel too!
Thanks Maria!!
Watched 3 of your videos and I absolutely enjoyed the heck out of them. Great job!
I love to read multiple books at a time, so I am so surprised and impressed that you mostly stuck with the same books for 2.5 hours each day! Love your videos!
Thanks Ashley! :) And I've never really been able to read multiple books at a time - but I wish I could!
I’m glad someone else does that! I was beginning to wonder about my attention span!
Don't get me wrong, I love buying books, but it has been a game changer going to the library instead. So much money saved!!
Your very good at this. 😁
I love your videos, and this inspires me to dig into the pile of books I keep buying and not reading! Also, I think you're going to have a great RUclips career ahead of you if you want one, my husband started in 2020 and he's up to 500k subs now. I feel like watching your channel grow reminds me of his start!
I’m a collector of books, too! I am more motivated to start reading them now, though!
Hey thanks!! I appreciate this motivation!! :)
videos are 10/10 gold
Thank youuuu ❤
Thank you for the reminder. I love reading so much that my second degree is in literature; however, I struggle to do it sometimes because screens are so addictive. Logging off now to read. :)
I hope you had a lovely reading session! :)
Her wardrobe is my favourite thing
brb while I frame this comment....
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Glad you liked Grapes of Wrath. East of Eden is my favourite by John Steinbeck. Book clubs are fun too! Ie books, friends, food 😊
East of Eden may be my favourite book ever!!
Enjoyed East of Eden in Mazatlan last year; Of Mice and Men this year in Bucerias! Something about Mexico!❤
Love your video style Makari! I can tell how much effort you put into your channel and the editing is on point! So motivating as well, keep up the good work (: XX
Hey thanks! I really appreciate it ❤😄
Your videos are SO amazing!!!!!! Makes life feel like an adventure
Hey thank you!! I really appreciate it!! :)
I just stumbled upon two of your videos, the one about cardio and this one. I just love your energy and the fun edits you do and as someone who enjoys reading and exercise why does it feel like I just found a friend? Your enthusiasm is infectious 😁
Thanks Rocky! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos 😄
This video is so great! It is so nice to see you and your closest people engaging in this together too. I have such a hard time with the whole decreasing screen time thing, especially because I have almost fully transitioned to reading digitally, all books on my iPad... and still I feel guilty like I don't read enough "real" books. It is such a tough thing to reconcile even within your own mind. I used to be the kid that would haul an entire bag filled with books with her everywhere she went and would walk down city streets while reading. Probably safer for me now that I don't, but I definitely miss those days. These days, I just bring the iPad everywhere and read whenever I have any spare moments.
Side note! I am so proud of you for getting a new book when you weren't into Hamnet. It is such a hard thing for me to watch someone not enjoying a book and just forcing themselves for the sake of finishing it. Reading should be fun and it should make you happy, or immerse you in a new world. If it isn't for school or work or something, there is nothing that says you need to finish every book you start.
Thanks again for the great video!
Great points! I like how she didn’t poopoo the book either; rather, politely and respectfully shared her thoughts. (And her note to Paul lol)
@@debbiemah6746 Definitely! She gave it a good shot, and not every book is for every reader, even if is beloved by others or critically acclaimed :)
Megh! You're too kind - jeez louise.
Steph is the same. She reads all of her books on her phone so this week was a nice break for her!
I'm happy you feel that way about me ditching hamnet. Honestly I was so scared to include that bit because I didn't want to offend any hamnet lovers out there.
I read on my lunch break today, it was glorious!
amazing!!
Your humor is amazing and your video seems light to watch. Thanks for brightening my Sunday :)
Thanks for watching! :)
Willie is adorable 🥰
Truer words have never been spoken
I truly love your energy and videos, thank you!!!❤
"You said we weren't going to do screen time numbers."
😂😂😂 I felt that so hard! lol
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm having a blast going through all your videos. Now I want to stretch every day, do a cardio challenge, and swap screen time for reading. Can't wait to see what the next video is going to motivate me to do! ♥
that walking at 9:50 😂 so hilarious. You really have a great humor.
Agree!!❤
also... omg how how cute is it that your dad is keeping track of your subscriber count 😭
😂 I know right.... we're a bit addicted
You’re legit my favorite person on RUclips! 🙂
Thanks :')
Ditto!❤
you’re so creative 🤩 loved it!!
Willy so cute... this was a fun video!
LMAOO your comedic timing/editing and personality 😂😂 I watch stand up all the time but your video made me laugh and smile so much haha
so much MORE*
awe thanks - this is so kind ❤ I really appreciate it 😆
As someone with ADD, the shorter the chapters the better. They make me feel accomplished. Also the reading environment has to be free of distractions, clean, comfortable(not too comfortable to make me sleep right away) and good lighting. however the environment it the difficult one where I live. I have probably about 40 or so novels I bought and just put off for years......because. My mother and sister on the other hand read like 5 or 6 books a week. All they do is read.
Makari!!!! I love your videos so much. - fellow Vancouver islander
Thanks Sarah!! And no wayyyy - small world 😍