How to read more books by finding ones you’ll actually love

How to find books you'll like so you can read more books

love to read. It’s the only thing that makes my daily commute to and from Manhattan tolerable and it’s something that’s brought me such joy ever since I was a kid, going from fantasy novels to memoirs to the mix of rom-coms and thrillers I regularly enjoy today.

But it’s not always easy to get through books quickly (and happily), especially if you end up in a slump and don’t know what you like. Or if you spend MONTHS trying to slog through a book that someone recommended to you once/one you feel obligated to read because it’s a ~classic~.

The truth is, if reading feels like a chore, you’re probably not going to do it. And if you’re dragging your feet to finish a book, you’re simply reading the wrong one.

Here’s how to find books you will like, which will help you to read more books and feel good about it.

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10 great habits to add to your busy life

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How to do more good this year, great habits to add into your busy life

I work full-time, which means I am not always able to make time for everything I want to do.

It also means that I have to figure out ways to incorporate goodness into my daily life, whether it’s combining running errands with hanging out with friends (trip to Walmart + then brunch, anyone?) or sprinkling in a few delightful deeds and choices into each day.

Here are some easy ways to incorporate some good into your busy life.
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Early Career Guide to… Asking for a Raise

early career guide to asking for raise - how to ask for raise early in career

It’s been a while! I just turned 23 and I don’t have much to say about it, but, there’s that!

Full disclosure, I’ve been really busy with my full-time job and I just don’t feel like I’ve had much to say lately. I feel like I’m just waiting for my next step to blog about, like moving out or getting married or having kids blah blah whatever comes after college.

But as I’ve said before, I’m very much in that in-between state … but I realized recently that my huge focus right now is crushing my career goals. And I guess that means I sort of am in a state, one that involves loving my first full-time job post-grad, building the stepping stones for my future,  and really learning what it’s like to advocate for myself and showcase my achievements so I can keep moving up.

So, inspired by that I decided to kick off an “early career” series for my fellow ambitious folks who are just starting out post-grad, too. First up? Let’s talk about getting more money!

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