2017 was an odd reading year for me, and I think I experienced a case of Obliger rebellion. In 2016 I read 92 books, and at the start of the year I set a goal to read 95. How hard could it be to read 3 more books? Hard, I guess, as I finished the year at 71 books read. Somewhere … [Read more...] about My Favorite Books of 2017
Books
Good Reads and Bold Things
Friends, I did a very bold thing when it came to books this summer and fall. I only read what I felt like reading. That may seem like a no-brainer to you rebels out there, but for a girl who lives and dies by plowing through her To Be Read list in order and being a good book club … [Read more...] about Good Reads and Bold Things
Spring 2017 Must-Reads
It's 85 degrees and sunny here in Indiana, which gave me the jolt I needed to share my favorite spring reads with you before summer is upon us! According to Goodreads, I'm 7 books behind schedule to meet my goal of reading 95 books this year. I think I have an idea why (other … [Read more...] about Spring 2017 Must-Reads
My List of 100 Dreams
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I recently shared the experience of conducting a time study on myself, and how it shaped the way I plan my days and weeks. This self-reflective project was inspired by reading Laura Vanderkam's 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than … [Read more...] about My List of 100 Dreams
You Have More Time Than You Think: How a Time Study Brought Balance Into My Life
2016 was the year when it seemed that my productivity goals all seemed to fall into place. I'm an odd mix of a productivity junkie (anything with the keywords "be more productive" or "get things done" is like click-bait to me) and a dreamer. Sometimes I dream about big things, … [Read more...] about You Have More Time Than You Think: How a Time Study Brought Balance Into My Life