As we begin a fresh new year many of you will reflect on the past twelve months. Hopefully it was memorable and filled with lots of adventures with plenty of items crossed of your lists or travels taken, and lets not forget …. books read. Through all the adventures I hope you made lasting memories, found ways to be more efficient and hopefully read lots of books. If you are sitting down and crafting your resolutions may they be ones you can tackle in bite-sized portions. I’m excited to continue with my current tasks and goals while hopefully finding planner peace this year.
May this year be filled with good health, kindness, laughter, and a tribe that you can lean on. Many of you have had a hard time the past year or so, while others are moving along at full speed. Whatever season or stage you’re at or path you’re on, hopefully our roads will intersect somewhere along the way.
With the new year arriving soon, are you a goal setter? Do you make resolutions, or, do you just say, “this year I will…” and let it be so? I’m still deciding if I’m going to pick a word for the year and while I’m not focused on losing weight I am continuing my journey to be healthy. While my workouts and routines have changed as I recover from surgery this summer, I am excited to continue my wellness journey as I slowly get back to the level I was at before I was sidelined. I’ll continue to do my best making sure to get more sleep, move daily, and focus on self care more than just a few times a week.
If you’re one of many looking to live healthier and need a cheerleader, please add me to your team. I know how difficult it is to focus on wellness, and will be there to support you in whatever challenges you set out so you can achieve them however long it takes. Not a goal setter or not sure where to begin, take your time as there is plenty of time to organize and begin. I hope that whatever road you take we meet along the way through books and things that bring joy to your life.
If reading more is one of your goals or challenges, you’re in luck! I’m bringing back my 52 Week Reading Challenge and plan to post weekly in The Book Baristas facebook group. If you joined us a few years ago, consider taking the challenge again and sharing your book adventures along the way. This year there are no pre-selected weekly books so make your lists and get ready to read all the books! Everything you need is in this post. There are fifty two boxes to check off in whatever order you wish. I plan to post over in my facebook group The Book Baristas what I’m reading this week, so be on the lookout for that.
Check out the table below for a few suggestions to kick start your reading challenge. Let the page turning begin!
A quick re-cap for newbies to make this a successful year and a fun challenge.
1. Download the awesome reading list and graphic.
2. Download the checklist for easy reference and book chat.
3. Grab a mug filled with your favorite drink, make a plan and get ready to have fun. The best part about this challenge is that you don’t need to spend a dime. Check out your local library database, make a request to your social media friends or perhaps a family member or friend has the books you want. Should you wish to own your weekly reading selections, be sure to add them to a wishlist on your favorite e-retailer website so you don’t miss a sale or new release.
4. Are you a member of The Book Baristas on Facebook? We’d love to have you! It’s the place to be weekly to share and chat about what’ you’re reading each week. Don’t worry you don’t have to pop in every week, visit and share when you have a moment :).
5. Attention Authors and Publishers, if you and/or your book fit a challenge please reach out via e-mail or on social media to contact me.I hope you’ll stop by and see what we’re up to.
All are welcome and I hope you’ll share with your friends about the weekly fun over in my Facebook Group The Book Baristas. I can’t wait to chat about what you’re reading. Please download the graphic #amreading and add your title. ‘ll see you in The Book Baristas this Sunday.
