Late winter can be such a slog! I am one of those readers who disappears into books when stressed or sad, which is... nice for tacking my TBR, but using books as a way to disassociate comes with its own drawbacks. I'm a huge fan of acknowledging where you're at and accepting that rather than forcing things, it takes real awareness. And these are all great strategies to navigate the dreaded slump! I think giving yourself space and grace is the quickest way to the other side of things, this too shall pass.
Great tips, Chelsey! My go-to for a reading malaise is to binge-listen to bookish podcasts. Novel Pairings (of course!) episodes pairing new releases with backlist usually queue up at least a few titles I can borrow immediately on Libby, What Should I Read Next, as well ... and I always enjoy Poured Over and The Stacks for newer titles. Wishing you a restful and energizing break - and at least a few signs of SPRING!
Chelsey, such sound advice. Caring and nourishing ourselves is the best way to alleviate these seasons of turmoil. You are so right in saying that things will change. Change is the constant in our world. Thank you for all of your hard work. I know that my reading life has grown and improved since you have entered it. For that I am grateful. ❤️
Late winter can be such a slog! I am one of those readers who disappears into books when stressed or sad, which is... nice for tacking my TBR, but using books as a way to disassociate comes with its own drawbacks. I'm a huge fan of acknowledging where you're at and accepting that rather than forcing things, it takes real awareness. And these are all great strategies to navigate the dreaded slump! I think giving yourself space and grace is the quickest way to the other side of things, this too shall pass.
Great tips, Chelsey! My go-to for a reading malaise is to binge-listen to bookish podcasts. Novel Pairings (of course!) episodes pairing new releases with backlist usually queue up at least a few titles I can borrow immediately on Libby, What Should I Read Next, as well ... and I always enjoy Poured Over and The Stacks for newer titles. Wishing you a restful and energizing break - and at least a few signs of SPRING!
Chelsey, such sound advice. Caring and nourishing ourselves is the best way to alleviate these seasons of turmoil. You are so right in saying that things will change. Change is the constant in our world. Thank you for all of your hard work. I know that my reading life has grown and improved since you have entered it. For that I am grateful. ❤️