Book Club: Summer Reading Check-in
What are you reading? I kept meaning to get around to making a summer reading list, it just kept sliding down the list of things to do…. (Fall…
In the whirlwind of motherhood, carving out “me-time” can feel like an impossible feat. Between endless diaper changes, school runs, and the constant symphony of “Mommy!”, finding moments for pure relaxation is a distant dream. But here’s the secret weapon many mamas overlook: reading.
Think you can only read in uninterrupted hours, curled up with a physical book? Just like that that Sam, Sam I am, eating his green eggs and ham everywhere you can read here or there, in a carline, waiting for the laundry, audiobooks while cleaning, ebooks while your husband is watching another docudrama on Discovery – you can read anywhere! And, no one says it has to be endless hours of reading, short bursts, a chapter here or there will give you that break too!
Reading is an essential luxury, a mental escape that fuels our creativity, empathy, and even our parenting skills. It’s a chance to travel to faraway lands without leaving the living room floor, to experience different lives, and to learn something new – all while our minds take a well-deserved break.
Treat reading as a mental spa day that nourishes your soul. Let’s ditch the guilt of taking a few moments alone and embrace the power of a good book. Share your recommendations in the comments below – let’s build a community of reading mamas!
What are you reading? I kept meaning to get around to making a summer reading list, it just kept sliding down the list of things to do…. (Fall…
Inc.com has a book list from Steve Jobs. I’m assuming it was compiled from old info… I feel they may be reaching a little saying that Steve Jobs…
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