I Tried Reading 1 Hour Every Day For a Week | Reading Vlog
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Hello friends! In this weeks reading vlog i'm doing a reading challenge where I try to read for an hour every day! Hopefully this will make me able to read more and make more progress in the books i'm loving right now!
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Leonie: "I'm gonna read a book while I have my breakfast instead of watching youtube."
Me: *Eating breakfast and watching this video instead of reading* "I AGREE."
UPDATE: I am now addicted to Stardew Valley because of Leonie. -.-
Lol we're on the same boat
This is the best comment 😂
Stardew Valley is perfect to listen to Audiobooks while playing 🤗😂
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@@TobiTheHuman fr im still watching reading vlogs instead of reading hahaha
This seems like such a good idea. I have been having trouble reading for fun ever since I started uni
ugh yes uni is throwing problems
Agreed 😩
I feel this. Undergrad absolutely killed my love for reading, BUT grad school is so awful it pushed me back to reading just for the escapism 😂
My problem in school was reading for fun instead of reading for school work.
@@novaotter right 😭
When you said “I just really hope I don’t fall asleep” I felt that.
Oh no I hope I don't fall
Same
Me watching this video with a book on my lap, completely laid aside: 👁️👄👁️
Literally me at this second I just came to TH-cam to clear a notification I wasn’t expecting to stick around. 😭
I think the key is to turn off / sleep all electronic devices because they are easy distractions. I also quite like a rule that Andy Miller, of the fantastic reading podcast Backlisted, applied which is that consistency is what matters. He set himself a 50 page/day target on any book he was reading and, as he says if you can read 50 pages a day eventually you'll get through any book and 50 pages was a realistic amount. You could set a different number depending on reading speed but the key was consistency. Sometimes on Booktube, you get the impression that it is the number of books you read that is the important thing as opposed to the joy you get from the reading.
When I started to read I did 50 page per day but I was constantly worrying about how many pages i've read so far and sometimes I read faster to get throught the 50 pages. Maybe was begginer mistake but now I read 1 hour aprox (+ or - depends on the mood) and I focus on digering the words
@@kattinadahmen6155 I don't think the number of pages matters. I think it is the consistency. I'm a fast reader but different books take different speeds to read. I finished 'In Search of Lost Time' by Proust last month. It took me two and a half years. But I chipped away at it over time. After that, I feel I can read anything!
Thanks @Tony Cross for you answer, it's very valuable and you have shared some great tips! 😍
I’ve been reading a book every night before bed for months now, and at first I expected that I would fall asleep within the first 30 minutes. But it turns out I can’t stop and I read for 2 hours- 🤓🤦♀️. I swear guys, I wanna know if I’m alone in this??🥴
once i was so into this book and was like "only 150 pages left" well.. it was 2am when I finished 😂
you're not alone! once i fall in love with a book, i end up reading for 10 hours a day until i finish the entire series...
Me too 😂
Nope, not me. If I’m cozily tucked in bed then reading is like a lullaby for me, which is really inconvenient.
I fall asleep with ten minutes if I read in bed. I always wondered how people read in bed. 😂
I started doing this, i have a book i read at night i sometimes put a 30 min timer so i dont get distracted but other times i just read a couple of pages and thats it. The goal is to read everyday it doesnt matter how much. I usually pick a book that is either long, with slow pace or really hard to read that helps me proces the book spend time with it or not get frustated with it. Right now is lord of the rings and god it does fit in those categories hahaha
I most of the times i have another book i read during the day that is easier or faster pace.
I was also in a reading slump for the beginning of this year, but near the end of feb i started reading and enjoying it again and i've already read three books and reading two books currently, which is usual for me as a slow reader !
ah that's so great!
The aesthetics of this video!? CHEFS KISS 🔥
The night circus is one of my favorite reads; it’s been so long so I’m curious to see if it’ll still hold up for a second rereads 👀
yeah i also think that about all my older faves, but i'm sure the night circus will hold up!
12:35 This says it all.
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Leonie: they're not books, unfortunately.
I’ve been doing something similar! Since starting uni I’ve been staying in my room on zoom classes and doing homework, so everyday I go on a 2+ mile walk and listen to an audiobook. It usually takes about an hour and combines reading and exercise!
I’ve really been struggling with this as a very busy and often overwhelmed veterinary student. I don’t think an hour is always feasible but this has inspired me to aim for 30 minutes on Week days and 1 hour on weekends!!!
this is a really good plan I will attempt to stick to when school starts, honestly! thank you :D
One of my new year's resolutions was to read everyday for 10 minutes and it's honestly helped me so much. Sometimes I only have the time/energy/desire to read for 10 minutes but sometimes I get so engrossed in a book that I read more.
I usually wake up one hour before I HAVE to wake up (and I usually curse myself at first, but I always know that it's gonna make me feel great later) to get a breakfast ready and just read as focused as I can in the first moment of the day. Sometimes I can really read some good amount after lunch, but I always fall asleep and take a nap before having to go on my second round of study lol. I also like to read before bed to relax and finish my day with a good feeling, but it's not as productive as in the morning since I also end up sleeping... but still, they are my favorite moments of the day.
I don’t fall asleep , I need to put the book down💀💀💀
My eye bags are now darker than the shadow fold
I can relate so much! I have to force myself to stop reading and sleep. 😂
I relate to this WAY a too much!
My eyes literally look like the skull emoji
How can you not fall asleep? Teach me!!
@@kathaSchmei go to bed earlier, idk I guess I have insomnia
Also I'm going to try doing that because I have been in a reading slump for like a year sadly
hope you get out of it soon!
I think trying for 30 mins a day for a longer period would be more realistic and doable, especially with university and life :)
The thing with reading in bed is, at least for me, if I really enjoy the book I will not look at a watch and just go on and on until I can´t keep awake. And then I hate myself the next morning because I only slept 6 hours.
I just started watching and I’m already proud of you 😂 Since February, I’ve been having a lot of trouble finishing books that I’ve started bc my reading mood keeps switching. I’ve started 15+ books and I really gotta hunker down and just finish one already
I always tell myself I'm going to read for 30 minutes each day and then I forget I have 2 jobs, so I read for like 8 hours over the weekend.
I love her sm she is so beautiful and seems sweet
Yes! She really is!
i love how her "life palette" goes around the color of her hair and eyes.
I keep my approach pretty simple: read when I feel like it, and read what I'm in the mood for
I do try and have a rough goal to complete a book I start within the week, but sometimes that just doesn't happen - if I have a lot of family events on, if I'm tired after work, etc. But in those times I just revert back to ^^ :)
I really loved this video! You have such a good approach to reading and booktube and are so real with your struggles. I also did the "one hour a day" challenge to get back into reading two years ago and now it is a routine and I love it so much, but also I am not mad when I fall into the youtube loop or so for a few days and don't finish a book. Reading should be fun and that's it. :)
ahhh this seems like a good idea! I'm a student and struggle so much to read for fun when i am tired from studying but I feel if I make it a habit it will become way easier
Such a great idea! It makes sure that we give ourselves at least an hour a day of ‘me’ time too! Always love watching your videos, they’re so calming
I'm so gonna do this myself! Been struggling to read these days and watching Leonie do this is all the motivation I need!
I read de physical/digital book while listening to the audiobook, i think it's more dynamic that way and it helps me keep focused
I found a way to gamify my experience with reading, ie I use the Focus To-Do app, create a Books project, then add the book I'm currently reading as a task. Then I would start the timer to read and it helps to encourage me while earning points to grow a plant/tree in this case. Each week, it also shows the hours I spent on each project/Books. Because I like to play mobile games, I find this encourages me. Also, I start with a short 15-min interval; this helps me to read without "wanting" to check the clock. Hopefully one day, I will increase the timer interval to 30 min, 45min, etc. Good luck. I understand your "pain".
honestly so good to see a bit of 'real life' reading on booktube - not everyone can or does read everyday so its nice to share experiences and tips and habits... also so here for the equalities or 'de-snobbery' of hobbies
I've gotten back into consistently reading in like august last year and I have really learned to plan some time for reading otherwise I'd just spend all my time on my phone. I'm in the last phase of studying and I have a 16 hour per week job so I'm quite busy but since this school year I have learned to be productive during the day so that I don't have to keep studying at night which has both really helped my stress level as well as my reading habits!
Ahh, I always love your reading vlogs. They're so aesthetic and cosy-looking, and I love that you seem to have really similar opinions about books to me, so I usually just watch your videos when I want to add new books to my TBR :')
A little bit of a fresh editing style! Love it!
I started reading 50 pages a day from January. And since I am someone who does not like routines, I struggled with this challenge for the first 2 weeks. But after that I was really into it. I usually listen to an audiobook in the mornings and read in the evenings and before going to bed. I am now at a point that I have to actually try and stop myself from reading to go and watch my shows.
Like you, I did discover reading before bed after I challenged myself. It works wonders for insomnia.
I started reading an hour a day after this video and it really helped me establish a routine and motivated me to (bonus point) catch up on studies!
You inspire me so much, everytime i see one of your videos i want to read more
This was such a lovely, relaxing vlog to watch
I loved soo much this video and the one about reading instead of watching your phone, books can truly help bettering our lives 🤍🌸
Yesss you love The Night Circus THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY 🥰
it for sure lives up to its hype!
I read every morning and it's such a habit that I'm used to it, it never feels like I'm forcing myself to read. But in the evenings I would rather watch tv and for some reason I don't ever pick up a book at night
same, it's like my day doesn't officially start if I don't read as I'm used to every morning. it became a habit and it never felt forced.
i’ve been doing this this semester! i got back into reading during winter break and i’m so happy with my progress, even though sometimes i end up going to sleep at 2am lol
Lol samee.
i started doing the same thing for the last month and it really helped, i read constantly and i procrastinate less.
i do most of my reading before going to bed. its a habit I have since many years, it helps me to relax and sleep better.
The Night Circus is one of my favourite books of all time, I love stories like that!
And it's funny that you describe the experience of reading it like you're in a dream because in French (my native language), the title is translated in "Le Cirque des rêves" which literally means "The circus of dreams/The dreams circus" !
Anyway, love your videos!
Reading vlog after so long..... Loving it, this is definitely a treat to watch 💛☺
Such a fun challenge. I love to read too but also lately do a lot of other stuf except picking up a book. Maybe I can set such goal for myself too, that gets me back into reading. Because once I do pick up my book I love reading
Your videos are so calming!
your videos are so unique and aesthetically pleasing 🤍🤍!
Love your content!
I was having the same problem as you and being honest sometimes I just don't fee like sitting and reading even if I miss it. But I changed my routine to make me read more and make me keep interested in reading. Every morning when I wake up, I stay in bed for like one minute just so I can fully wake up, and then I grab my kindle and read for at least 30 minutes. So it became an habit now. Before anything, i just grab my kindle. Which every night I leave by my bed, and read for 30 minutes.
Your videos are just so fun to watch and they are so inspiring
This year I've decided to set myself a higher goal and read 52 books.
To actually achieve this I've found that I need to be very conscious of how I spend my time. Instead of aimlessly scrolling through social media I push myself to puck a book and read. I also listen to a lot of audiobooks because I spend my day read for work so i. The evening I just want my eyes to rest but still enjoy a story. I found also tgat finding a mindless activity to do while listening really gelps me concentrate.
I read 1 hr during my lunch break and 1and half hr at the end of my day. This way it helps me to calm down a little bit during the day when the work load is getting intense. To me it doesn't matter how many pages I read in an hour or how many books I read in a month or year. But I read those from heart. It our hobby! It a time when we all can get 😌 relaxed and feel good
Love this idea and love your vlogs! 💕
When I decided to get back to reading for fun after I finished my master's a few years back, what helped me most was making reading a part of my routine just like you said. For me it was 1~2 hours in the morning because my brain is much more receptive first thing in the morning compared to evening, and also because it's guaranteed that I won't be disturbed early in the day as long as I put the forest app on my phone. (My bf always wakes up 1~2 hours later than me so that also works lol) Since I'm living with a partner, it helped me to first set a routine of reading in the morning and then tell & show my bf that, so that he knew to respect my boundary when he saw me reading.
i actually got up to open the door when your doorbell rang i was so confused for a couple of seconds there 😂😂
I’ve just found your channel, but wow I’m obsessed!! Love this - I need to try to do something similar
thank you :D and yes slotting in some time for reading really helps a lot!
such a good idea! i'll try doing this
wow at 5:40 you literally looked like a painting. I love the aesthetics of your videos.
I enjoyed this video soooo much) Also 've been in a reading slump and it's kinda my hobby to watch people talking about reading and don't actually read hehehe. At some point reading vlogs seemed pointless to me, but you have this vibe that keeps me watching and enjoying. BTW your apartment decor is amaizing, maybe a tour or any video abour room decorations is a good idea?)
My rule in general is to read for at least 15 minutes a day. Often that gets me in the mood to read and I read some more, but the hardest part is definitely picking up the book! 15 mins is not too daunting for me personally. Ofcourse there are some days I don't even do those 15 mins but those are rare. 😄 I started using audiobooks a couple of months ago and that has also helped me reading more because I always listen from and to work which is at least 2 hours every day.
I usually read as soon as I wake up and sometimes before going to bed. I also love squeezing in reading between classes/homework!
i spent 8 hours yesterday playing Nexomon instead of reading when i had a goal to finish my book, but i’m glad i didn’t force myself to read when i didn’t feel like it because it might put me into a slump. Now that i got all the gaming out of my system, i feel in the mood to read again!
this video is so cool and i actually kinda love your accent!!
When this year started, I set a goal for myself to read a certain amount of books. But then days went on and I have not finished reading a single book. I felt really bad and was pressured to finish them and felt like I was in a "reading slump". But really I just stressed myself out and made it feel like reading is something I HAD to do instead of something I WANT to do. I really did not have a reading slump, I realised later on, I was just really busy with other things and other hobbies. When I stopped pressuring myself to read I found that I was more at peace with myself and actually started reading for fun again hahaha.
PS. No I still have not finished one book at all LOL
I have struggled to read for the last 2 months also. But I found out that after a break and time enjoying my other hobbies, I ended up missing reading and naturally gravitating back to reading more. I tend to go through phases with my hobbies.
Night Circus - loved it.
this sounds like such a fun challenge!
I think reading 30 mins a day is a very doable amount of time to fit into a busy schedule for people who would like to read more (:
I was so excited to see you uploaded! Needed something to watch whilst I have my lunch x
I hated The Night Circus so much though 😂
I really like your conclusion of "it doesn't matter how much I read every day, what matters is giving myself the opportunity to read" ... I always feel like I should be reading when I watch TV or play a game, to the point where I only really play games if I can listen to an audiobook while doing it 😅 and I really liked your "superior hobby" comment too 👍 so I think you smashed it ^-^
I am also reading the night circus. I got lost multiple times in the story, now i am close to the end and i hope i can finish it tomorrow
I wasn't sure about you at first. However, talk about a real person. I love this book... I've been reading it for 2 weeks and I'm only 100 pages in. I felt this! I hit that subscribe button!
Definitely going to buy that watch
Going to bed late... I do exactly the same as you :D I did read a few weeks before bedtime, but not anymore. I should do that again, because this is the only time at day when it's quite enough for reading (bc anoying people) and no one whats anything from me.
At 10:55 the little protection star on your window ledge made a really cute appearance through your curtain in the sunshine 🥰🌞x
Love the channel❤️☺️
I want to do this so bad!! I’ve been in a little bit of a reading slump lately, and this would be such a great fix 🥺
It snowed last week and there's already little flowers? I'm so jelly.
Nice idea! Maybe we all should try it too😂
I am 39 years old I am self teaching myself maths since last yr id said to myself since a week before Christmas 2020 I took up being an avid reader again, I was not so good at maths in school growing up and by self teaching myself maths I am doing better on my own, and I have a passionate for maths and reading so I read 10 pages of any of my 50 reading books I have its like 10 pages in the morning, 10 pages in the afternoon and 10 pages at night mostly 40-50 pages a day then I do my maths well that is means after I do what I have to do in life,
turning reading into a chore is definetely a way to ruin it! i acquired the habit of reading every day (at least one chapter) last year and now i can't go a day without it, there are just so many books i wanna read lol
Instead of a using a timer, you can try forest app *.* you can plant trees for reading
it took me a month to finish night circus. But i think it's the book, it is just a very slow book, and you should enjoy the reading and the prose and just linger, so take your time.
I really need to do this too
would be fun!
When the pandemic started last year there was plenty of time to read and do jigsaw puzzles. With things returning to somewhat normal it has been hard to find the time to do these two hobbies anymore. After watching your video something just clicked.
Grappig om je dezelfde wandeling te zien maken die ik elke dag maak, wist niet dat je in de buurt woonde ;D
I found myself too that the "i have to start reading" was true (for me)
After I start, i can't finish lmao
But there are times that I HAVE to start.
I read at least 2 hours a day and it's honestly the best thing I ever did for myself.
Great idea. I'm going to try doing one hour a day too.
Personally , forcing myself to read for a specific duration makes me check the time every five minutes or less 😂 , so I lose my concentration and I'm no more enjoying reading . Don't forget that reading is a hobby , something that we enjoy doing , making it like chores will just steal its beauty! I agree with all what you said Leonie !
Your voice is Just sooo sweet!
I'm from Brazil and I love your videos, congratulations.
Even when I’m in a reading slump and I try to get myself into reading, reading for 1 hour is just not enough for me like I need atleast 3 hours. I’m not a slow reader I just hungrily devour the book 😅
They’re like best friends, but that does not stop me 😂😂
Hi Leo, I am new here, just discovered your channel yesterday. I am a Dutchie too and a big book nerd 📚 I have loved this reading vlog! I've tried to challenge myself by doing 30 minutes of reading every day, but I already failed after a few days. I think I should also make a video to keep myself accountable, it's a great way to test what works for you and what doesn't. I have saved the Night Circus at my Goodreads account as you recommended it and I am also very curious about Stardew Valley, it looks SOO wholesome 🤗 Ps. I need to have that mushroom cardigan, where did you get it from? 😍 and what is the name of your Morphe palette, love the Autumn colors 🍁 Have a beautiful day! Lots of love Janneke Charlotte
i usually listen to audiobooks in bed because i share the room with my sister, and she goes to bed earlier cause she has to get up for school much earlier than i have to be up for uni, so i cant always have the lights on and i dont want to ruin my streak (im trying to read every single day this year).
my streaks going really well so far ive already read 38% as much as last year so, its working. and 75% of what ive read this year has been audiobook lol.
okkk quick question- what eye brow brush/colour do you use? do you like it?
I tried this now I read like 3 hours a day would recommend
i just finished Orbiting Jupiter by gary d schmidt in less than 1.5 hours it’s sooooo good everyone should read it
What’s it about?
@@devenblackwell5690 the main character gets a new foster brother. the brother just came from juvi and desperately wants to find his three month old daughter. it’s amazing
About dating everyone on videogame, have you ever played the sims?
I really want to try to do this, because ever since I graduated I have gotten more free time. But I have been spending all that time on TH-cam watching videos 😅
I was looking for a game these days, definitely gonna try stardew walley. What do you guys think? Is it fun? Love your vlogs by the way :)