This video is a cozy, honest little New Year’s chat where I’m basically giving myself permission to read less in 2026—and to stop treating reading like a performance. I talk through the very real burnout that can sneak in when you’re always chasing numbers, always trying to keep up, and always feeling like you “should” be reading something. Instead, I’m re-centering reading as my comfort hobby again: slower, softer, and actually fun. I share the mindset shifts I’m taking into the year—choosing quality over quantity, letting myself DNF without guilt, and building rituals that make reading feel like a treat (not another checkbox). I also touch on practical ways I’m setting myself up for success, like being more intentional with my TBR picks, using tools that help me stay off my phone, and leaning into cozy resets when I feel scattered. If you’re a reader who’s been feeling a little fried, I hope this video feels like a deep exhale and a reminder that you get to make your reading life work for you.