SWAPPING MY SCREEN TIME FOR READING! Snow Days, Book Hauls, Moving, and a Reading Experiment!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มี.ค. 2024
- Hi friends!
Thanks for stopping by! Do you have any tips for getting off your phone? If so let me know haha!
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Books Mentioned
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Adult, Literary Fiction
Poor Things by Alisdair Gray
Adult, Quirky Weird Literary Fiction
The Dutch House by Anne Patchett
Adult, Literary Fiction
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You deserve all of the happiness Lexi. I’m glad that you are in a better place now that you are back around your friends and family. That was so sweet and supportive of your dad to suggest you move back home. As someone who will never have that option that really touched me. I love and will always watch your videos.
As a mom, this makes me so happy - that moving home brings you joy, and that your parents welcomed you back with open arms. I wish that home and family felt that way for all 🫶. Thank you for sharing that with us! I hope that 2024 brings you happiness and a better balance ❤
For me, screen time as a whole isn’t as important as looking at the individual apps I spent time using. If I spent a ton of time on Instagram, that’s usually an indicator that I’m doom scrolling and miserable. But watching TH-cam on my phone brings me a lot of joy and I don’t feel bad about it!! 💗
I missed the good ole bookshelf background from your parents house. I‘m so happy that moving back home brought joy back into your life. It’s so important to do what makes us happy. Take care Lexi and kudos to your dad!
Good that you are focusing on your happiness by moving in with your parents.
I love going to bookshops while on errands. ⏰
I really appreciate your honesty and openness regarding your move home. I went through a similar situation several years ago; I come from a big, close family and a loud, busy household. So when I moved out for the first time, I was so lonely and couldn't handle the quiet. It took me two years to admit how badly those feelings were affecting me. My parents suggested I move back home and it was the best decision! It really helped me to realize how important family was to me, and when I moved out again a few years later, I had a better understanding of what I needed/what I wanted my own home to feel like, and was MUCH gentler with myself and my needs. I'm so glad you feel like you're in a better place and happier now that you're back home! ❤
Audiobooks changed my life. I went from 1 book read between 2012 and 2022, to 54 books listened to in 2023.
This year I'm getting back into video games for work purposes, so I don't have as much time, but audiobooks are still a big part of my daily routine.
I just can't listened to anything too "atmosphere' driven, for example I tried Stephen King, and I can appreciate those only when I'm in the proper calm environment. But otherwise classic, epic, heroic, portal, urban fantasy, all good ! Sci-fi too !
Blessed be Audiobooks
I think a lot of us have been there and felt alone! Being a millennial adult is hard and we forget that lots of people are in the same camp! Thanks for keeping it so real and sharing your love of books with us!!
I moved home last year after a terrible time living with a partner and I struggled for a long time with the stigma of being an adult and moving home. Honestly having the privilege to save money and also attempt to live closer in the future, along with not being lonely because I have my doggos here, are some huge upsides. I was so so so unhappy for a lot of reasons but habitat for me is super important and being somewhere comfortable trumps anything that anyone might negatively think from the outside.
Thank you Lexy! I just love your videos!!! I'm so glad for you to return home to your loving family & those absolutely gorgeous surroundings, specially the lake!!! I adore houses next to flowing water, such a lake, a river, or even the sea, my positive energy soars up & I'm simply happy in those places. 🤗📚🍀✨ There goes your ⏰! I forgot to put the 🍕 in the previous viewed video, but I always watch 'till the very end. 😘
No one talks about this book but I seriously think Ann Patchett's best work is the novel "State of Wonder" - a female doctoral researcher travels to the jungle to find her missing research partner. It's part adventure, definitely a big character study, and it's just so good.
Congratulations on the move! I hope my kids always know they have a safe and welcome place at our home. I didn’t have that, and I wonder how much it could’ve helped my mental and physical health if I had. ❤
Love to see a new video from Lexie! This is one of my favourite channels. You're such a bright and warm ray of sunshine and positivity for me not to mention, I have loved so many books you've recommended. Hope you're doing good. ⌚
In case you haven't seen, there is a sequel to Less which is a roadtrip across the US to try and scrape together the money to save his house. It is equally beautiful and charming and funny
In the sequel, the narrator inserts himself more into the story which adds an extra element of wit and connection. I listened to it while on my own roadtrip and had to pull over due to (happy) tears obscuring my vision
Lexi...family is so vital and a big piece of who you are never regret living with or near family
Love this idea of swapping time. I'm glad you're back with family. ⏰️
Your comment about Canada was really funny. We just had about 4 inches of snow on March 1 and 2 here in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. As an older sister to a younger brother I absolutely loved The Dutch House. The audiobook was wonderful.
Independence is great, but I am happy for you that you were brave enough to do what you needed to do to chase your happiness. You deserve it ❤
You were definitely meant to do this. Your videos are by far the best and so many peoples favorite. Plus you’re articulate and engaging. ❤ Just so FAB!!!
⏰️ I'm sorry your time in your house didn't work out for you, Lexi. I can completely understand where you're coming from though, it's really hard to move away and re-establish a life so far from everything you know and love. I'm glad that you're able to go back home and get your happiness back again!
Less screen time is one of the main reasons I got back into reading. It’s been soooo helpful!!
Such a great idea for trying to cut down screen time. It's definitely something I should try.
Amazing video Alexandra, thank you ⏰️
I love your authentic words and sharing your perspective on life events. Would you ever consider sharing your path to becoming a book-tuber and your income (within comfort) for others like me who have such a fated connection to books.. whether it be reading, writing or discussing. Love your content, and happy to see you making moves for your happiness.
The Dutch House was impactful to me for several reasons. I loved the writing, It caused me some introspection on motherhood and looking forward instead of idolizing things in your past, etc... I hope next year is a happier one for you, you do add a little joy to my life! But you can be real with us, we are all human and life has it's ups and downs. Here's to more ups than downs in the future ;)
I completely understand the reasons you are moving back home. My family is 25 minutes away for me and I miss them so much. Living out in the country can be lonely if you don't have friends or family or favorite haunts close by. These are the things that help our lives feel cozy and comfortable. Love you and your channel. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Great vlog Lexi. I stayed to the end. I just couldn’t find a clock. I always love your videos. You are precious.
So glad you're focusing on your happiness and what a wonderful family you have to welcome you back with open arms! As a fellow Chattanooga bookworm, if you ever want to meetup and chat books, I'm always game!
I love this challenge! It's so much harder than I originally thought. I love the recs, but even more, I love how open you are about the different tasks in creating your content. I have several students who want to be influences, which is cool, but most don't realize the level of planning and dedication it takes.
That town square is so cute! Reminds me of Stars Hollow! ❤️
You deserve all of the happiness Lexie. Happy you are in a better place that you are back with your friends and family. That is so sweet and supportive of your dad to move back home I agree with him you always come first no matter what your family friends are most important Lexie my BBFL 🪻📚📚📙🫶🏻🫶🏻🪻📚🌸✨🌺❤️🌼🫶🏻🌷🌞🌻🌻🌞📖🌷❤️🫶🏻🪻📙📚📙🫶🏻🌼🫶🏻📙🌸✨🪻🌸🌻💕🌞📖❤️❤️❤️🪻📙📚📚📚📚📙🪻🌼🌼🌼🌼🦋✨🌸🌸🦋🌺📖💕🌻🌻🌻💕💕📖📖🌷🌼🌼🫶🏻📙📙📙🫶🏻🌺🫶🏻🌼🌼🌼📖🌺🌺🌺📚📚📚🌻🌻🌻📚🌸🌸
Lexie, I found your channel last year and I just love watching your videos. You’re the best! ⏰
I’m so glad you are happy! Family is amazing😊 ❤
Wow!!!! I can't believe you'd leave that oasis. I would LOVE that setting. Just goes to show the difference in people!!!
My usual screen time is mostly between 8 and 14 hours daily. My computer already told me what this week's amount was, but I forgot what it said.
This is a good idea. I'm going to try swapping screen time for reading.
So funny that I am doing the exact same thing!! I need to read more books because I kept buying new ones 😆
You can make wellbeing timers for your phone apps! I use them for all of my social media & game apps!
⏰️ I did my PT for my hip replacement while watching you Lexi. Thanks for keeping me distracted from the muscle pain.
So excited to spend some time with you. Thanks for keeping me company while I sew! ❤
I think Poor Things is one of Jen Campbell’s favorite books. I want to read this one too!
If you still want to move to Canada then you haven't been paying attention to what's going on up there.....BUT..I just have to say that rainbow shirt is giving me Rainbow Bright vibes! ❤
⏰️ im glad moving back is making you happier 💗 its not easy being away from everyone
I’m so glad that you’ve moved back home and are in a better place, you deserve so much love and happiness I love watching your vlogs and get so many recommendations from you. ⏰
BEAUTIFUL GOALS LEXIE! Sending positive vibes and energy and wish you all the best and smooth journey with ur goals i believe in you faith too 🌼🌸📚🌸🌼🌺🌻🌸📚📖🫶🏻💕💕✨🪻🦋🪻✨✨❤️🌞🌷💕🫶🏻📚📚📚🌸🌼🌺🌼🌸📚📚📚🌸🌻🌼🌺🌼🌸📖📖📙💕🌺🌷❤️🪻🦋🦋✨❤️🌞🌷🌺🌼🌸📚📚🌸🌸🌼🌸📚📚📚📚📚🌸🌻🌼🌺📚📚📚📚📚📚🌸🌼🌺🌻🌻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
Happy for you for recognizing what was harming your mental health and rectifying it in a single year. Most people wouldn’t even realize what was causing it in a year. Good for you. I’m happy for you.
Thank you for posting this amazing video. ❤❤ Love all your suggestions and read some of them. Thank you so much you are awesome. 😊😊😊😊
Hi there Lexi, I absolutely love you and you’re videos. I’m writing a book and you are one of the book tubers I’m most hopeful will get to read it. Wish me luck. I wish you all the best
This was so nice. I love the way you explained The Dutch House. You’re definitely right about the phone and the time we spend on it. I purchased The Art Thief on your recommendation in the past video and I love it. Thank you for everything. From the Bronx, New York. Jeanette💐
I loved the experiment, I'm glad you moved toward having a happier year. Cheers ⏰
I’ve been trying to do the same thing. ADHD and other mental health challenges took over for me the last few months. I told myself, if I wasn’t genuinely interested in what I was looking at on a device, I’d switch to a book or a hands-on activity, like a craft. ADHD also makes it a struggle to try a new book at the moment, so I made sure to have lots of faves on hand. I haven’t been perfect, but it feels so much better.
My screen time is way more terrible than that, guess I will try this challenge too ⏰️
Lexi so glad you are enjoying your precious family, time flies. I am loving this idea of getting off phones ! I am definitely getting some of the books you mentioned ⏰
I'm working on less screen time too, so this was a very 'timely' vlog for me! Now, I've just ordered Poor Things - haven't seen the movie, but love the trailer & now I feel I need that book. Happy you're feeling better now you're back home. Hugs! ⏰️
what made The dutch house for me was the audiobook being read by Tom Hanks. Without him I don't think that I would have enjoyed it. Hope that your move brings you lots of joy!
So glad you are now living closer to the people and places you love. This will be your year Lexi! I felt similar about Bel Canto - I know people love that book, but the tragedy of it all just wasn't what I was looking for in my reading life. Readers love her books, but I haven't picked up anything since. I am interested in Tom Lake and might give that a try eventually. ⏰🦊
I love this concept
I’m glad you prioritized your mental health and I hope the decision heals you ❤
⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰ So happy you are feeling less alone and feel comfortable enough to talk about it! Thanks for the idea, i really need to spend less time on my phone and more reading and being productive
I just finished That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon today. I picked it up because of your favorites of 2023 video. I really enjoyed it and requested the 2nd book in the series from my library and im so excited to read it.
Less is one of the few books I have physically hugged after reading it, I’m so glad you liked it! I love it so much 😊 also absolutely LOVE the movie Poor Things so I am super excited to read the book!
I loooove this, swapping screen time for books...I'm having hard time with that and also feel anxious...you just give mi motivation to do same as you❤
⏰️ a lot of my reading time is on my phone or tablet, so it's hard to swap screen time when I'm reading there 😂 glad you were able to move back home
I was wondering about the move and thinking "what did I miss". I also live very rural and I completely understand how lonely it can be. In the end, I ended up moving my mum up here with me.
As someone who spends waaaay too much time on my phone, I really need to try a challenge like this. ⏰
🧭loved this video....even though I love the book reviews....I love when you go book shopping and going for lunch ( lifestyle stuff). Loved the new intro too! Glad you are at home and happy! Are there room for all your books? Lol
I so understand that type of isolation. I moved to a small town for 2 years where I only knew 2-3 people and it was miserable and I too worked from home and never had much human interaction. I'm so glad you are able to move back home for a bit to find a better option for yourself! 🕰⏲⏰
Less is one of my favourite books of all time. And it's criminally underrated even after winning a Pulitzer. Less has a sequel, Less is Lost
So happy you are happy. Glad you have people in your corner
Alexandra thank you for sharing with us,we are right here with you!!! I love your warmth,humor,taste in books and your bookshelfs,just being you💖💞🫂☕🫖🥧🍵🕯📓🖋Warm hugs coming your way all the way from Sweden
⏰I always appreciate your transparency. thanks so much!
So many interesting reads! 💙
⏰ Love the realness of your videos.
I completely understand why you didn't share about the hard things you were going through but remember you are never alone ❤ I went through something very similar a coupld of years ago (I did an extra year of uni and none of my friends did so I had to get a studio, still in restrictions so most of my course was online and everyone was still in masks which made it impossible make new friends, and I was so miserable) I know for me I would have felt so much better knowing other people found living alone difficult
⏰ Im glad you did what was best for you!
⏰ So glad you found your happiness again. Sending you lots of hugs and positivity for 2024!!
I loved this! What a great idea, Lexi ⏰
⏰⏰⏰thanks as always for a great video. I am glad you are focusing on your happiness!
I need to do this as well. But, I can't bring myself to read physical books as much as I would like to. I started one this morning, though.
The Star-spun Web by Sinéad O'Hart. Great so far!
You made a good decision to move back home if you felt isolated. We learn every day what works for us and what doesn't and the healthiest thing we can do is acknowledge our feelings. And yes, I'm pretty sure that I came to this life to read books and eat chocolate. 🤭📖🍫
You could try Tom Lake- listening to Meryl Streep read it, and so far so good!!
⏰. Glad you are feeling alot better. ❤
Glad you made the move back home so you are happier!⏰
Great vlog 📚☕
This challenge sounds really fun
⏰ Thank you for the video lexi! Love you always
⏰ This was a fun concept.
Great job making a conscious choice to better yourself! ⏰ 💕 📚
If u like cozy mystery books I am reading Moving is Murder by Nellie Steele! It’s so good! They need to make a movie of this
This notification just made my day🥰
Ok girl, in solidarity and so you don't feel ashamed or alone, I also need to swap over 4hrs soooo 😅. I'll make a goal for myself of 2 hrs and go from there. Baby steps lol
⏰️ love your channel
I thought The Dutch House was interesting, but not a favorite book. I loved Tom Hanks narration. I always feel bad when I spend thirty minutes scrolling/watching clips on instagram. It feels like wasted time, honestly. I'm a little sad we didn't get snow where I live, but in the seven years I have been here I've learned it rarely snows here and when it does its basically a dusting.
Hey Lexi!!!! I love love love your videos so much!!! I have a book recommendation for you! I think you'll love this as you have a dog and you love animals. It's called:
The Dog Who Saved The World
This book is a middle grade sci-fi and it's awesome. I'm not gonna say more cause I'll probably spoil it all in my excitement...but you just HAVE to read this. It's really really really awesome!!! Please give it a try!!!
I agree with the Ann Patchett’s The Dutch House description. I love literary fiction but I just couldn’t connect to this one.
I really should do this…. Scrolling is my worst habit😬
Lexi,
Where did you get that hardcover edition of Wintering? It's on my TBR, but I prefer that cover to the standard US one. And need to get my hands on it.
🕰Another delightful video 😁
Btw, did you know that Ann Patchett owns Parnassus Books in Nashville? You should drop by there if you're ever up in Middle Tennessee 📚
(...and yeah, I'm a Tennessean, so I know that it is NOT a short drive from Chatt to Nashville 🤣)
Well I'm happy for you that your parents' house is where your heart is. Now that you know you can live alone, it might make your life more joyful (what you want to do vs what you might have felt what was you wanted to do). ❤
Does that mean we'll see you post more? 🤗😶🌫️ 🙈 I just love your videos so much and just can't subscribe to your Patreon right now! 😍
I loved your vlog and as for striving to be a positive influence online, I feel like you pass this test with flying colours!- which is probably why I love your channel so much, come to think of it. 🤔
See you hopefully soon. ❤
P.S. I also need to stop being on my phone!!! 😬
P.P.S. Have you filmed a vlog restauring your bookshelves to their "former glory"? 🙏
⏰Always do what makes you happy ❤
I’m the same with my phone. So when I realize I’m scrolling, I turn off my phone and go to do something else. Still have a pretty bad habit of it, so maybe I should swap my screen time minus watching shows cause I watch shows before bed to help settle down
Can you share your lip color in the opening clip please?
Not wanting to read books on a TBR - feels too much like HOMEWORK!!!
I have not read a single book in 2024. Not at all. And today is 3rd of March!!!
I am currently only reading fan fiction and watching youtube and making digital scrapbook layouts.
I am in a major reading slump and I cannot seem to get out of it.
I am still addicted to buying books, but after I buy them, I dont read them, even though I want to.
This happened to me. Instead of checking out a book from the library, just walk in. Go to their display section where librarians pick out their faves. Grab and sit and read. You can put it back if you want OR check it out if that feels right.
Other suggestion: get the audiobook of a familiar favorite. Sometimes, I can’t pick up a book because I just can’t start a new thing. Get a good audiobook for driving or bedtime routine. Audiobooks are books and can definitely respark that burn out. ❤❤❤
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