As soon as I got home from work, I put my comfy clothes on and clicked on this video 😁You vlogs give me so much happiness, seeing part of your everyday life is great because your so relatable and you don't hide the unhappy parts of your life and I think we all love that. Thank you so much for just amazing content 💖 from the US
23:03 I made a “book bingo” chart for myself for 2024, because I also own way too many unread books and I just keep buying new ones. So its a 4x4 chart and whenever I finish a vertical or horizontal row I get to buy a new book! So finishing 4 books = buying 1 new book. I put the names of the books in the squares as well, so its not like I pick 4 books to read and count it as 4 in a row because Ive already mixed them up and put them in the chart.
I can relate so much to the recording voiceovers - I am literally the same!!! Thanks for including the bloopers, because that's how all my voiceovers turn out 😂
hey Rach! i’ve been feeling exactly how you described you felt in the beginning. what habits have you been implementing or what have you started doing to feel better and kind of “reset your life” like you were talking about? thank you so much 🫶🏼
I have just given myself a much more structured schedule / morning routine which has been really helpful! As soon as I get up I start my day (drink greens, get into activewear, do my skincare & hair, go for a walk, etc.) rather than sitting on the couch for the first 30-60 mins of my day scrolling on my phone or reading! Obviously that works for some people so you have to find what works for you, but I feel so much better when I start my day with 'tasks' rather than just 'chilling' if that makes sense? (it is a lot harder lol but I feel better for it). But I still make time to scroll on my phone & read later in the day!!
Loving the Christmas decor! Every time I see a Christmas gnome I think of your decor 😂 & thanks I’m definitely going to read that book! Just did the quiz and I’m the rebel 😅
Wow to work with cricut is amazing! I love making shirts with the iron on vinyl or I make decals for my water bottles. I used to scrapbook with it but don’t scrapbook anymore but love the cricut to make stickers too. Congratulations!
Girl I'm vibing with this video I've been in a slump lately too and its nice listening to you talk about it and know I'm not the only one 😅 we will get through this! ❤
agh this is so inspiring cuz i’m a morning person but have gotten into such a bad habit of staying in bed all morning bc my gf is not a morning person at allll hahaha
Thank you so much for sharing this Rachel! Ive been feeling in such a similar way in terms of motivation but even just watching this vlog has helped me start my day with a plan and feeling good! You are so comforting to me and I appreciate your content so much! ❤️😊
I loved sorcery of thorns! I loved the Victorian era vibes the book gave. Loved the library aspect and NATHANIEL! Loved him. I highly recommend half a soul by Olivia Atwater it was very cute I loved it.
I am feeling EXACTLY the same as you at the moment. I feel like I’ve introduced so many unhealthy habits into my life like going on my phone first thing and I just wanna focus on getting out of that. I’ve also not been feeling romance books in a way, I don’t wanna read anything cute or sweet I’ve been reading romances that only have like trauma or a crime/thriller plot I have no idea why😂 everything’s feeling so slumpy at the moment but you’re inspiring me to get myself out of this headspace ❤
would definitely recommend the night school series by C J Daugherty for boarding school vibes !! its a YA series, secret society, love triangle n so good !!
I've been commenting on your videos that you should read Sorcery of Thorns and I can't lie that I made a little scream when i saw you reading it! I know it was not because of me, but I will tell myself it was. :) I had the exact same "I haven't felt like this about a book in so long!" feeling, I hoping you enjoy it as much as I did!
I just did the tendencies quiz and I’m a Rebel 😅 resist outer & inner expectations which is so interesting as I use to be 100% a people pleaser in my 20’s not much now that I’m in my 30’s 🥰
I’ve done the quiz and I’m a rebel too! I haven’t really done much research as to what it means and how to get motivated because I find that I’m so strange and it’ll be odd things that motivate me. 😂
I'm on a book buying ban too until the end of the year!!! (i'm solely a kindle reader though)... BUT i've already pre-ordered a few books that will be released before the end of the year 😬 so i will be adding to be TBR with books that i've already set money aside for. Starting today with Betting On You by Lynn Painter. I am sooo excited to start reading that one. 😍
Rachel! You should read Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor! The writing is beyond beautiful and part of the plot follows a boy who was raised in a library (but obviously a ton more happens). One of my favorite books🫶🏻
I'm going on a semi book buying ban in 2024. The only books I will buy are new releases that I've been anticipating. My physical tbr is bigger than yours so in 2024 I'd like to get through it as much as possible 😅
I just did the quiz and I’m a rebel and my husband is an upholder. So funny because we are complete opposites in that area. I love this kind of thing, reminds me of the enneagram
It would be sweet if you could also mention if there is any spice! I love your reviews, but spice is a make or break for me in deciding if I want to read a book or not. Just a suggestion, take it as you will. Love your vids!!!
I have been in a life slump me thinks. Daylight savings has been kicking my mental butt. My goal next year is if the book has been on my shelf for more than a year and I don’t read it by the end of 2024, it’s gotta go. 😬
A few months ago I thought to myself I bet RC is an upholder, because you often manage to read all the books you tell yourself you have to when you do your TBR jar (whereas Destiny and Olivia don't). But maybe you're an obliger and your jar is a form of outer accountability. Hmm
For someone who is new to the Cricut, is it best to start off with the Cricut Joy and then get the bigger Cricut machine? Someone please tell me. My Birthday is in 12 days and it’s for my birthday. 🫶🏻
I loved to learn that you graduated with a Psychology degree. I’m a psychology major myself, so the fact that we both love books and psychology makes me so happy. 🥹🤍
Can we just appreciate that she filmed, edited and uploaded this all in one day?
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Me liking the video before watching the whole thing ❤
I do that with all my fav TH-camrs 😆
Sameeee
As soon as I got home from work, I put my comfy clothes on and clicked on this video 😁You vlogs give me so much happiness, seeing part of your everyday life is great because your so relatable and you don't hide the unhappy parts of your life and I think we all love that. Thank you so much for just amazing content 💖 from the US
thank you so much, you're so sweet 🥹🧡
23:03 I made a “book bingo” chart for myself for 2024, because I also own way too many unread books and I just keep buying new ones. So its a 4x4 chart and whenever I finish a vertical or horizontal row I get to buy a new book! So finishing 4 books = buying 1 new book. I put the names of the books in the squares as well, so its not like I pick 4 books to read and count it as 4 in a row because Ive already mixed them up and put them in the chart.
oh that's such a great idea!! I love that!!!
Did i drop everything to start watching this? Yes, yes i did! Love your videos ❤📚🌞
Omg I think you’d love Grave Beverley’s “The Productivity Method”!! She’s got a TH-cam video on it, a book and paper + digital planners hehe
I’m planning a bit of a routine reset as well, this came at a perfect time! Love day in the life videos ☺️
I can relate so much to the recording voiceovers - I am literally the same!!! Thanks for including the bloopers, because that's how all my voiceovers turn out 😂
I’m sick and was looking for something to watch, so this came at a perfect timing ♥️
I like these videos where it’s not just book based (and I’m a big reader).
hey Rach! i’ve been feeling exactly how you described you felt in the beginning. what habits have you been implementing or what have you started doing to feel better and kind of “reset your life” like you were talking about? thank you so much 🫶🏼
I have just given myself a much more structured schedule / morning routine which has been really helpful! As soon as I get up I start my day (drink greens, get into activewear, do my skincare & hair, go for a walk, etc.) rather than sitting on the couch for the first 30-60 mins of my day scrolling on my phone or reading! Obviously that works for some people so you have to find what works for you, but I feel so much better when I start my day with 'tasks' rather than just 'chilling' if that makes sense? (it is a lot harder lol but I feel better for it). But I still make time to scroll on my phone & read later in the day!!
@@RachelCatherine i love that idea! thank you so much 🤍 i’ll definitely try implementing this into my day 👍🏼
Loving the Christmas decor! Every time I see a Christmas gnome I think of your decor 😂 & thanks I’m definitely going to read that book! Just did the quiz and I’m the rebel 😅
just what I needed!! Also, I LOOVE the verses you put at the beginning of every video.
I love Gretchen Rubin! She is so insightful!
I definitely want to read more of her books!
I loved the clips of you recording the voice over! the struggle is real!
Hey Rach!! I love your videos so much, you're such a comfort booktuber🥹❤
Wow to work with cricut is amazing! I love making shirts with the iron on vinyl or I make decals for my water bottles. I used to scrapbook with it but don’t scrapbook anymore but love the cricut to make stickers too. Congratulations!
love the talk about feeling really sluggish!! I’ve also been really struggling with this lately 🥹
I love tour ginger bread cup ❤️
Would love to see your christmas tree decorations!!! Looks more red this year❤️🤍🎄
So happy you posted! Perfect end of my day ☺️🧡
Your vlogs are always so aesthetically pleasing. ❤❤❤
Girl I'm vibing with this video I've been in a slump lately too and its nice listening to you talk about it and know I'm not the only one 😅 we will get through this! ❤
a warm hu = ur vlogs
Where did you get that gingerbread cup? I want it!! And I so understand where you're coming from, wanting to reset everything
Happy Monday Rachel!!and this is the best best vlog I have ever seen on your channel you are my inspiration🥺🥺🥺💖💖
agh this is so inspiring cuz i’m a morning person but have gotten into such a bad habit of staying in bed all morning bc my gf is not a morning person at allll hahaha
Thank you so much for sharing this Rachel! Ive been feeling in such a similar way in terms of motivation but even just watching this vlog has helped me start my day with a plan and feeling good! You are so comforting to me and I appreciate your content so much! ❤️😊
that makes me so happy 🥹 I really appreciate your kind words 💕
I loved sorcery of thorns! I loved the Victorian era vibes the book gave. Loved the library aspect and NATHANIEL! Loved him. I highly recommend half a soul by Olivia Atwater it was very cute I loved it.
I am feeling EXACTLY the same as you at the moment. I feel like I’ve introduced so many unhealthy habits into my life like going on my phone first thing and I just wanna focus on getting out of that. I’ve also not been feeling romance books in a way, I don’t wanna read anything cute or sweet I’ve been reading romances that only have like trauma or a crime/thriller plot I have no idea why😂 everything’s feeling so slumpy at the moment but you’re inspiring me to get myself out of this headspace ❤
I’m the same way with TBRs!
I loved An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
I’ve read sorcery of thorns… it was so goooood!!!
would definitely recommend the night school series by C J Daugherty for boarding school vibes !! its a YA series, secret society, love triangle n so good !!
oh that sounds so good!! adding it to my future tbr 🫡
Oh the timing of this going live!! Thank youuuuuu ❤
wow I have almost 200 books on my physical tbr! yes I know insane im planning on fixing that next year!
longer TBRs work for some people so that's okay!! everyone's different!!
I love The Happiness Project from Gretchen Ruben.
I've read it multiple times and I am NOT a self improvement girlie
I've been commenting on your videos that you should read Sorcery of Thorns and I can't lie that I made a little scream when i saw you reading it! I know it was not because of me, but I will tell myself it was. :)
I had the exact same "I haven't felt like this about a book in so long!" feeling, I hoping you enjoy it as much as I did!
Fantastic video as always Rachel!😸
I just did the tendencies quiz and I’m a Rebel 😅 resist outer & inner expectations which is so interesting as I use to be 100% a people pleaser in my 20’s not much now that I’m in my 30’s 🥰
wowww!! I hope I can grow out of my people pleasing tendencies 🥲
I’ve done the quiz and I’m a rebel too! I haven’t really done much research as to what it means and how to get motivated because I find that I’m so strange and it’ll be odd things that motivate me. 😂
Loved the vlog! Please watch Night School by CJ Daugherty!! Boarding school mystery with great found family! I loved it!!!
Love watching these vlogs they’re so inspiring ❤
thanks so much Renei 🥹🌷
I hadn't heard of the four tendencies - will have to give it a read! (apparently I am an obliger also 😂)
Loved this video and love your channel! ❤
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Loved this ❤
Rachel where did you get your beautiful cross necklace?? I have noticed you wearing it in all your videos and I just love it!
Hey rach 🥰 ive asked my hubby for a kindle for xmas, not much of a reader but wanting to start. Do you have any recs for just starting out? Thanks xx
Magnolia Parks!
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Loved this vlog 🫶🏼🫶🏼
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I'm on a book buying ban too until the end of the year!!! (i'm solely a kindle reader though)... BUT i've already pre-ordered a few books that will be released before the end of the year 😬 so i will be adding to be TBR with books that i've already set money aside for. Starting today with Betting On You by Lynn Painter. I am sooo excited to start reading that one. 😍
yessss Betting on You looks so good but I guess I'll have to wait til January oops 🤣
I love all your content! Also are there any other non-fiction books in the Psychology sphere that you recommend?
Ur videos never disappoint!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Loved this video!
I'm an obliger as well Rach!
You talk about having one of those days as I spill my pop and almost sit on my little dog
I’m sending you love and self care (:
Joining you in the book buying ban 💅🏻😭
go team!!
Rachel! You should read Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor! The writing is beyond beautiful and part of the plot follows a boy who was raised in a library (but obviously a ton more happens). One of my favorite books🫶🏻
I've had that book on my Wishlist for so long but maybe this is my sign to actually read it (after my book ban is over hehe)
I'm going on a semi book buying ban in 2024. The only books I will buy are new releases that I've been anticipating. My physical tbr is bigger than yours so in 2024 I'd like to get through it as much as possible 😅
The cosy vibes I got from this video are insane 😭
I just did the quiz and I’m a rebel and my husband is an upholder. So funny because we are complete opposites in that area. I love this kind of thing, reminds me of the enneagram
i’m a rebel too 😂
it reminds me of the enneagram too! I love understanding how peoples brains work!!
you shoudl read the entangled with fea series by tessonja odette! i am 100% sure you would enjoy it, especially after the first book which isnt my fav
I've heard a lot about that series!! I neeeeed to read it!
i took the quiz and i’m a rebel. it basically says that i resist outer and inner expectations 😂
so basically now i absolutely have to go buy sorcery of thorns
It would be sweet if you could also mention if there is any spice! I love your reviews, but spice is a make or break for me in deciding if I want to read a book or not. Just a suggestion, take it as you will. Love your vids!!!
Obliger gang 💪
Can you please read “One Dark Window” and the sequel “Two Twisted Crowns”. An amazing gothic romantacy.
Your who i aspire to be ❤
I have been in a life slump me thinks. Daylight savings has been kicking my mental butt. My goal next year is if the book has been on my shelf for more than a year and I don’t read it by the end of 2024, it’s gotta go. 😬
I think I might implement that bookshelf rule too 😬
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But never comes out soon by queen Jessa and you need to read it! Surely you can make an exception?
yes I had text on the screen saying that will be an exception of course!!! I could NEVER do that to myself hahaha
Hey Rachel
A few months ago I thought to myself I bet RC is an upholder, because you often manage to read all the books you tell yourself you have to when you do your TBR jar (whereas Destiny and Olivia don't). But maybe you're an obliger and your jar is a form of outer accountability. Hmm
hahahah I think you're right about the jar being a form of accountability!! But I also think I'm an obliger that leans toward the side of upholder!
Adding to your psychology degree, would you ever in the future work as a psychologist or even go back to a normal job?
Rach, you are so beautiful 💕
you're too kind 🥹
As a Christian, how do you align your beliefs on reading books and promoting books that are based on underlying evil themes?
Are your vlogs going to be mostly about books for the foreseeable future? Nothing personal, its just not the content for me
For someone who is new to the Cricut, is it best to start off with the Cricut Joy and then get the bigger Cricut machine? Someone please tell me. My Birthday is in 12 days and it’s for my birthday. 🫶🏻
I loved to learn that you graduated with a Psychology degree. I’m a psychology major myself, so the fact that we both love books and psychology makes me so happy. 🥹🤍
I love that 🥹