32. Reading Welfare Check

Description

In this conversation, Majella and Carlie discuss the topic of obsessive reading and how it can impact various aspects of life. They explore the signs of unhealthy reading habits and offer strategies to find balance.

The conversation touches on the physiological effects of reading, the need for alone time, and the potential for reading to become an avoidance tactic.

Overall, they encourage listeners to reflect on their own reading experiences and find a healthy balance.

Takeaways

Self-awareness is key in identifying unhealthy reading habits and finding balance.
Reading can have physiological effects on the body, and it's important to be mindful of these effects.
Different individuals have different reading habits and preferences, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Consider the impact of reading on relationships, work, and other responsibilities.
Engage in trial and error to determine what reading habits work best for you.
Seek feedback from others to gain insight into the impact of your reading habits on your life.

Understanding Individual Reading Preferences
Finding Balance: Navigating Obsessive Reading

Sound Bites

00:00 Introduction and Compulsive Reading

05:16 The Importance of Balance and Sacrificing Healthy Habits

12:01 Reading as an Alone Time Activity

21:30 Trial and Error in Finding Reading Balance

28:41 Addiction and the Need for Feedback

Our bookclub is reading Ledge by Stacey McEwen in April and you can JOIN US HERE

https://fable.co/club/faeted-the-book-club-with-carlie-298611075637

What we are reading right now.

Carlie - “Chasm” Stacey McEwan

Majella - The Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh

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