I hope you find sit-down reading time next year! It really is such a lovely experience to just lose yourself in a book for a few hours and have the rest of the world fall away.
Wishes is definitely a more relaxing way of approaching things! Definitely agree about trying to carve out time to read - a lot of the time when I hit reading slumps it is just because I'm tired and run down and keep nodding off whenever I sit still for any length of time.
Love the way you distinguish between wish and goal-the former removes any anxiety-inducing, task-forcing vibes that can form in the latter, thus being a failsafe against burnout for those of us who put a little too much energy into things that are supposed to be fun/hobbies (this is a self fallout 😅). Really loving the idea and I think these are lovely wishes. Especially compelled by the more selective secondhand buying one! I think it’s so easy to get swept up in a perceived deal that you don’t stop to think “hang on, do I actually want this?” (Another self fallout 😂). My fingers are crossed that all of these come true for you in the new year, Olivia!! Tackle those series-maybe there’s a new Raven Cycle just waiting for you to discover it ♥️
‘A little too much energy into things that are supposed to be fun’ describes me to the letter 😂 hopefully we can both be more conscious secondhand shoppers 🥹 I love that buy secondhand too though 💛 I would love to find another raven cycle series next year ☺️
Doing wishes feels a lot nicer than goals. I don't like setting goals because I don't like the stress of not succeeding 😅 I would love to finish out a few series next year
I am all for wishes rather than goals! The last few years I have been increasingly resistant to planning and goal setting for the channel beyond things that I am definitely taking part in such as readathons and book clubs and things that I host. No numbers goals at all. I also prefer to have ‘projects’ rather than goals, such as reading a specific author’s work or around a theme but with no set goal or outcome. It has made me so much happier. Much like you though I’m still reading in fits and starts to try and fit it in around my life whereas I used to spend sizable chunks of time reading. When I do get to do that, it is bliss but very rare. I may also be aiming to make more time for sustained reading. I know exactly what you mean about vlogging as well - I used to really enjoy making Vlogs and I still do to some extent but they are a lot of work and they kind of suck the joy out of whatever you’re doing within the blog as you don’t just stop and enjoy what you’re doing but think about how you can film it and talk about it. But I still love making them and putting them out. I just don’t do it as much as possible as I used to. Best of luck Olivia!
Projects over goals sounds like the way to go! It can be hard to find that blissful reading time when we are so busy ☹️ you nailed EXACTLY how I feel with vlogs. I guess we shall see how it goes next year for the both of us!
Love the wishes mentality! I'm okay with the "goals" verbiage for myself simply because I'm so loose with them and very willing to change or delete them if they're stressing me 🤣 Great wishes!
I enjoyed vlogs when they were with very specific reading goals :) Like this video also has a very specific goal, idk thats also a personal preference... Thank you for making this video
Specific reading theme vlogs is something I can definitely do! Thank you for the feedback 🙂 And for saying I’m one of your comfort watches 🫶🏾 300 books 😱 you got this!!
I like how you focussed this and distinguished between goals and wishes - hope your wishes come true! I really like your vlogs. Mine never get as many views either, but I like filming them 😊
I hope you're able to return to sitting down to spend time reading! You do such an amazing job as a carer and at looking after your physical body, just make sure you're looking after your mental health too!
@ it can be hard to remember to take care of yourself until things crash and burn, but as someone recovering slooooowly from the flu right now? Look after yourself!!!
Love the idea of wishes instead of goals! I've got a love/hate relationship with vlog editing too, only mine stems from how much I've talked and if the raw footage is over an hour long 😂
I did intentions this year and probably will have some for 2025 too. Goals is too strong of a word. I need something that I feel I not mandatory to complete. I need to see how I have done with the intentions for 2024. I know I have completed some, but some not.
Very helpful I think to reframe and rephrase the goal situation to one that feels the best :- ) Hahaha the second-hand bookstore point, I would have to develop some serious strategies if I lived in the UK. You know I'm one of those people who love your vlogs but yeah, not always the best for video performance. Sometimes I will put off some reorganization or similar task for ages because I want to vlog it :- D Clearing out old books on the TBR really is very rewarding :- )
I’m hopefully going to be developing those secondhand strategies next year because I need them to survive 😄 thank you for supporting my vlogs all the time and hopefully you’ll enjoy next years 😇 oh yeah I am so familiar with the delay for content 😂
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I hope you find sit-down reading time next year! It really is such a lovely experience to just lose yourself in a book for a few hours and have the rest of the world fall away.
Yess! That’s definitely the feeling I crave (and miss). I hope the new year will treat you kindly too 💞
I love the idea of having wishes instead of goals - I don't know why, but the semantics just make it more relaxing.
I’m all about having a chill 2025 🤗
Wishes is definitely a more relaxing way of approaching things! Definitely agree about trying to carve out time to read - a lot of the time when I hit reading slumps it is just because I'm tired and run down and keep nodding off whenever I sit still for any length of time.
I can understand that! And I’ve been a bit burned out towards the end of the year which has likely contributed. More relaxation time sounds needed 😚
Love the way you distinguish between wish and goal-the former removes any anxiety-inducing, task-forcing vibes that can form in the latter, thus being a failsafe against burnout for those of us who put a little too much energy into things that are supposed to be fun/hobbies (this is a self fallout 😅). Really loving the idea and I think these are lovely wishes. Especially compelled by the more selective secondhand buying one! I think it’s so easy to get swept up in a perceived deal that you don’t stop to think “hang on, do I actually want this?” (Another self fallout 😂).
My fingers are crossed that all of these come true for you in the new year, Olivia!! Tackle those series-maybe there’s a new Raven Cycle just waiting for you to discover it ♥️
‘A little too much energy into things that are supposed to be fun’ describes me to the letter 😂 hopefully we can both be more conscious secondhand shoppers 🥹 I love that buy secondhand too though 💛 I would love to find another raven cycle series next year ☺️
Doing wishes feels a lot nicer than goals. I don't like setting goals because I don't like the stress of not succeeding 😅
I would love to finish out a few series next year
Goals can really get unnecessarily stressful sometimes! We can finish those series, I believe in us 💫
I am all for wishes rather than goals! The last few years I have been increasingly resistant to planning and goal setting for the channel beyond things that I am definitely taking part in such as readathons and book clubs and things that I host. No numbers goals at all. I also prefer to have ‘projects’ rather than goals, such as reading a specific author’s work or around a theme but with no set goal or outcome. It has made me so much happier. Much like you though I’m still reading in fits and starts to try and fit it in around my life whereas I used to spend sizable chunks of time reading. When I do get to do that, it is bliss but very rare. I may also be aiming to make more time for sustained reading. I know exactly what you mean about vlogging as well - I used to really enjoy making Vlogs and I still do to some extent but they are a lot of work and they kind of suck the joy out of whatever you’re doing within the blog as you don’t just stop and enjoy what you’re doing but think about how you can film it and talk about it. But I still love making them and putting them out. I just don’t do it as much as possible as I used to. Best of luck Olivia!
Projects over goals sounds like the way to go! It can be hard to find that blissful reading time when we are so busy ☹️ you nailed EXACTLY how I feel with vlogs. I guess we shall see how it goes next year for the both of us!
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Love the idea of wishes not goals ❤ also the people living near the shop you take the unhaul books to are blessed 😂
They love me at the shop 😅 they always say the books I bring in get bought very quickly 😋
Love the mindset of wishes instead of goals!
Thank you ☺️
Good luck with these wishes and yes it’s best not to get stressed about them 😊💜
Easy going is the way forward! ☀️
Love the wishes mentality! I'm okay with the "goals" verbiage for myself simply because I'm so loose with them and very willing to change or delete them if they're stressing me 🤣
Great wishes!
And that is exactly what goals should be like!! You’re owning the goals mentality 💪🏾
I love the idea of wishes. The word seems so much more motivating. I might use this instead of goals. ❤️❤️This was lovely Olivia ❤️
I’m glad you find it motivating too 😇
I enjoyed vlogs when they were with very specific reading goals :) Like this video also has a very specific goal, idk thats also a personal preference... Thank you for making this video
Specific reading theme vlogs is something I can definitely do! Thank you for the feedback 🙂 And for saying I’m one of your comfort watches 🫶🏾
300 books 😱 you got this!!
I like how you focussed this and distinguished between goals and wishes - hope your wishes come true!
I really like your vlogs. Mine never get as many views either, but I like filming them 😊
Thank you, I’m glad to hear you like them too 😋 I enjoy your vlogs too and it’s good you make them if you enjoy producing them 🫶🏾
Adore that you have wishes! 😍 Sounds like your 2025 wishes are good ones too. 😊
Thank you! I hope they come true ✨
What a lovely concept!! I think I’m in an anti-goal mood this year, so I think my one wish for next year is to go with the flow and mood read 😁
I’m all for the antigoal attitude! Enjoy that mood reading 🙌🏾
Love that you’re using the term wishes!!! I need to sit down and read more too. I mainly read audiobooks
Audiobooks are so good for when we are multi tasking and busy! I like them too. But it’s also nice when we have the time to sit down too ✨
I hope you're able to return to sitting down to spend time reading! You do such an amazing job as a carer and at looking after your physical body, just make sure you're looking after your mental health too!
Thank you! Replying to this comment after feeling a bit burned out, so I definitely need to keep this in mind 😅 🙈
@ it can be hard to remember to take care of yourself until things crash and burn, but as someone recovering slooooowly from the flu right now? Look after yourself!!!
These are lovely wishes; good luck! ☺️💛
Thank you 🌼
Good luck with all your wishes! I love this idea. One of my hopes is to have more self-control with my book spending.
You got this! Having more self control with buying will really curb the tbr as well as you read next year 🙌🏾
May your wishes come true x
Thank you 😇
Love the idea of wishes instead of goals! I've got a love/hate relationship with vlog editing too, only mine stems from how much I've talked and if the raw footage is over an hour long 😂
Ha ha ha, I know what it’s like to need to cut things down! That editing takes such a long time too 😮💨
@@OliviasCatastrophe It really does, especially when you yap as much as I do lol
I love your vlogs!! but do what makes you happy, of course ❤
Thank you, Mary 🫶🏾💖
Love the idea of a wish list. I also want to focus on my TBR next year. I love a vlog so would be very excited to see some more vlogging from you.
We can conquer those TBRs 💪🏾 and thank you 🫶🏾
Hope you have a fab 2025 lovely!!
Thanks so much 💜 and I hope you do too!!
I did intentions this year and probably will have some for 2025 too. Goals is too strong of a word. I need something that I feel I not mandatory to complete.
I need to see how I have done with the intentions for 2024. I know I have completed some, but some not.
Intentions is a good word as well! I look forward to seeing what they are. I do need to look back at my antigoals at some point too 😇
Very helpful I think to reframe and rephrase the goal situation to one that feels the best :- ) Hahaha the second-hand bookstore point, I would have to develop some serious strategies if I lived in the UK. You know I'm one of those people who love your vlogs but yeah, not always the best for video performance. Sometimes I will put off some reorganization or similar task for ages because I want to vlog it :- D Clearing out old books on the TBR really is very rewarding :- )
I’m hopefully going to be developing those secondhand strategies next year because I need them to survive 😄 thank you for supporting my vlogs all the time and hopefully you’ll enjoy next years 😇 oh yeah I am so familiar with the delay for content 😂
I don’t know if I’m going to set goals for 2025, or what they would be. I think I set too many in 2024 and it led to slumps.
Too many goals can definitely get stressful and suck some of the enjoyment out of reading. Less goals or none at all sounds good to me in that case ☺️
You are gorgeous!!
🥹🥹 thank you so much!