yes I steer clear of how to's and what to's. I do love memoirs of like aged women, not as a map but as a voice for my experiences and feelings. And always novels, poetry and way too man horticulture and gardening books. Supposedly I'm a master of gardening, conservation and naturalism although the more I've learned the more I don't know somehow. But no to anything that defines and narrows my path.
Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to share. I love how you say memoirs can be a voice for your experiences and feelings - that’s really beautiful!
I have stopped all self-help books and gurus (some paid) for 2025. The problem is that I prioritise learning over doing. So now I have to do ‘it’ (or not) and read fiction instead.
This is so true and actually what I’ve missed from the piece. Because I too, like you, was ‘doing’ less. I’ll be reminding myself of that analogy now. ‘Do it, or read fiction.’ Brilliant! Thank you so much for reading, Emma.
Thanks for this piece! I totally agree - getting sucked into self-help just results in pressure and stress. I love delving into the world of fiction, it’s escapism 🙌🏼🧡
yes I steer clear of how to's and what to's. I do love memoirs of like aged women, not as a map but as a voice for my experiences and feelings. And always novels, poetry and way too man horticulture and gardening books. Supposedly I'm a master of gardening, conservation and naturalism although the more I've learned the more I don't know somehow. But no to anything that defines and narrows my path.
Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to share. I love how you say memoirs can be a voice for your experiences and feelings - that’s really beautiful!
I ditched self help books too and loving it!
https://mirandavandenheuvel.substack.com/p/mirandas-favorite-books-of-2024
Love to hear it!
I have stopped all self-help books and gurus (some paid) for 2025. The problem is that I prioritise learning over doing. So now I have to do ‘it’ (or not) and read fiction instead.
This is so true and actually what I’ve missed from the piece. Because I too, like you, was ‘doing’ less. I’ll be reminding myself of that analogy now. ‘Do it, or read fiction.’ Brilliant! Thank you so much for reading, Emma.
Thank you for writing it!
Thanks for this piece! I totally agree - getting sucked into self-help just results in pressure and stress. I love delving into the world of fiction, it’s escapism 🙌🏼🧡
So glad it resonated, Krissy. It's escapism at its best, totally. Thank you for reading!
HAHA thank you for that very vivid image. I will never be able to think of spinning in the same way again.