The post title is confusing, this is what's going on:
My inner voice: I am ashamed of you.
Me: Why? What did I do now?
Inner voice: It's what you didn't do.
Me: What do you mean?
Inner Voice: Think Jude, think really hard.
Me: ....
Inner Voice: Let me give you a hand; How many books have you read this month?
Me: ....
Inner Voice: Exactly.
I read zero books in February. Worse, I had only 15% left of Hopeless by Colleen Hoover and 40% left of Willow by Julia Hoban. I didn't even finish those. What is wrong with me?
Inner Voice: Everything's wrong with you.
Me: Shut. Up.
I was gonna make videos, many posts, reviews and work and before I knew it it was Friday and I still have a ton of homework and studying to do.
What is wrong with life?
How do you guys organize your time? It seems like a ridiculous question, but I genuinely want to know. I feel like school is completely sucking my life lately, I haven't even been on Tumblr, this is serious. Do you guys read wherever and whenever? Do you read every day for a certain amount of time? I used to have a routine of reading at least 30 minutes at night, now I just skip it and jump into bed; I'm that tired. Tips, tricks, your reading habits? Let me know please!
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Oh, I can relate! My blog has been the ultimate failure over a year now! I try to get back into it and keep getting distracted by life! I do still read though, but I go through bursts and sometimes it'll be a month between books and then sometimes I'll manage to read three books in a week. I'd love to give you some advice, but I'm horrible at organizing my time and haven't really found a solution yet. I know I can't blog like I used to where I was reviewing like 4 to 5 books a week! I have two children to take care of now and while reading is easy while I'm breastfeeding or laying down with the baby, the blogging part itself isn't as easy. I'm going to make a goal now of two books per week and see if I can make it happen, because I really, really, really love book blogging! I love the community! I love writing out my thoughts in a blog post and hearing back from others! I'll keep checking this post, hopefully you get some good advice! :)
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Don't worry! I went through a stage during the fall where I only read like 1 book during the entire fall, and it made me feel so ashamed :/ But hey, schoolwork is hard, and it comes before reading, sadly enough! Now what I try to do is do my homework early and read just a little before bed, even if it's only 10 minutes.
ReplyDeleteGood luck :)
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I struggled with the same thing this past month! I managed to keep posting with the support of my co-blogger, but I only read one book this month and that's because I forced myself to (it was a tour book, so I was obligated).
ReplyDeleteI wish I could offer any tips! I basically try to read a little before bed or in any bit of off time when I'm not studying. I don't think is anything to be ashamed of, though, since school/work/etc are pretty important. I think your followers would understand!
I typically carry my kindle or book with me everywhere. If I find a few minutes I read. But I also stay up late after the kids go to bed so I can read and wind down before bed.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Jude. That's alright, don't worry. Although I can't imagine not reading a single book for a whole month, sound terrible. I have this really long to and fro commute to my institute everyday (2.5 hours), so I carry my Kindle with me and manage to read for 1.5-2 hours daily.
ReplyDeleteI pulled out my Kindle while shopping with my family. My mom looks and me and she says, seriously, you're reading now? Um... yeah! My sister and daughter totally understand this. While someone is in the dressing room and I'm standing around with nothing to do, I might as well read! YAY me! Mom still doesn't get it...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, sometimes you need a break! Don't beat yourself up, just take a breather and when you're not so tired, jump back and finish those two books! When I'm burnt out, I make myself take a break, otherwise I'd hate reading and I absolutely love it!
By the way, I love the inner monologue. Sounds like me talking to myself. I read this to my hubby and he just about died and asked if this was my post. :D
OH DEAR. Don't you hate that feeling? I only read 3.5 books this month, hardly anything compared to what I wanted to get done. SO MUCH TO READ. I honestly don't really KNOW how I organize my time. I have my priorities (school and writing and family time) but reading is always close behind. I wish I could give more concrete advice... ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with March!! :) <3
I've been a pretty horrible reader lately as well. One thing that's helped me not fall too behind is listening to audiobooks in my spare time. Instead of listening to music, maybe try that? I'd also suggest maybe just trying to get back in the pattern of reading at least a chapter before bed. But if even that proves difficult, don't stress about it! Your followers understand that life gets in the way sometimes (:
ReplyDeleteIt can be so hard! I try to read before bed. In fact it is hard for me to sleep now without a little wind down reading. I also carry my kindle everywhere. Any appointments or anything where there might be waiting time I try to squeeze in reading time. I read during lunch. Any time wasted I feel it up with reading! I also keep an audio book in the car so while I'm driving it becomes time reading! Walking around a store shopping I also try to take my mp3 player/audio book and listen to it. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I've been there. First - don't be hard on yourself, Jude! IT'S OKAY. It happens. I took a break from reading so many books in a row and started to feel guilty. Then I told myself the world wasn't ending, y'know?
ReplyDeleteThat said, I try to spend one day a week scheduling several posts for the week coming up so that I have preferably posts scheduled for M-F, or at least two or three posts scheduled so that if I don't get any time during the week, I'm okay! My day is Sunday, and that's when I catch up on other blog things, returning comments, etc.
Oh and I try to stay away from Twitter some. lol. It's SO darned distracting!