Alwazsmthn
Member
I found a thread about reading a book a week and reading for pleasure in general.
I struggle lately. Well, actually the last two years or so. I used to read ferociously. Then I found myself in a mindset that has stopped my reading almost in its tracks. I became full of "busyness." I was busy with work, busy with the house, busy worrying about my kids, busy with trying to recreate lessons and ideas, busy being tired, and busy - just busy.
My mind rarely rests. I am typing something, checking mail, playing a game on my phone like pool or Words with Friends, checking on my parents, cleaning, organizing, looking at Pinterest, and any number of other things that keep me busy. (Additionally, I find myself nibbling on things constantly. That's another issue in itself.)
What can I do--- how can I create a space in myself to be able to relax and read and breathe????
I struggle lately. Well, actually the last two years or so. I used to read ferociously. Then I found myself in a mindset that has stopped my reading almost in its tracks. I became full of "busyness." I was busy with work, busy with the house, busy worrying about my kids, busy with trying to recreate lessons and ideas, busy being tired, and busy - just busy.
My mind rarely rests. I am typing something, checking mail, playing a game on my phone like pool or Words with Friends, checking on my parents, cleaning, organizing, looking at Pinterest, and any number of other things that keep me busy. (Additionally, I find myself nibbling on things constantly. That's another issue in itself.)
What can I do--- how can I create a space in myself to be able to relax and read and breathe????