If you have don't have the discipline of an Olympic athlete, don't do TBR's.

Something I have learned the hard way it seems. Normally when going about reading and picking a book I want to read, I'll make a list of potential novels like most readers I know do. Sounds super easy right? WRONG.

I've attempted so many times on completing my TBR's. 

And it's all ended in me sad facing at the lack of accomplishment. It's not because I don't want to read them. Because let's be honest, that's a silly thing to say. But it's because I've put this unnecessary amount of pressure to finish something that I just end up failing at. My mind tries so desperately to wrap my head around the plot and the characters and nothing clicks. It becomes about reading the line after line but visualizing nothing but jumbled up words on a page. It then becomes totally unmotivating. And before I know it I've put myself in a book slump.

Very contradicting. Very annoying. Very "lets pray to the god's and have them bless me with something to get me at least two books in on my list" 

Because I have come to that point. Because I'll try anything at that point.

Oh but that isn't my only struggle. 

It wouldn't be worthy of a blog post if it was just one thing. lol

I have also found myself struggling with the never ending book releases of some pretty amazing books. Sure it doesn't sound like the worst struggle. But when it comes to my TBR, it most certainly is. Books that were on my TBR get pushed back by the new releases and then my TBR never actually gets caught up with.

"wait; let's have a drinking game on how many times I just said "tbr" "

But if its one thing I've learned from all this; is this...

Read whatever you wanna read. If your not into reading a certain book, don't suffered through it. Just pick another one that catches your eye. Over time I've kinda forgot about what the real experience of devouring an interesting book is. I got caught up in my literary goals that my love for reading suffered. And let's face it, as a book lover that's like looking getting all ebooks; it just can't happen.

Maybe one day I'll catch up with all the books to be read. And maybe 50% of my library will contain all books I haven't read. With all the maybe's in the world, I will continue to remind myself that my love for reading isn't about the accomplishment's I'll boast about but of the thrilling excitement of finishing books I truly, utterly wanted to read in that moment.

So what are some of your reading struggles? Do you also struggle with your tbr? Lets talk about it in the comments below (:

So Congratulations! Because you've made it this far. And like a lot others might say, the first step is the hardest. I know this isn't an intervention but it is a step to living a healthier fulfilled life. But you already know that don't you? You've seen the light and watched the unspoken horrors of what happens to innocent animals and put your foot down against the injustice and cruelty that happens to them in the name of makeup, clothing and skincare.

But first lets go over a quick run down on what is "Cruelty Free"


Now with that all specified; here are some tips to ensure your transition goes smoothly.

Tip #1 : Take Your Time

Unless you're the type of person to just purge all your belongings and get new ones. Firstly, good on you and Secondly, if you have the wallet for it, go right ahead.

Tip #2 : Use Shopping Guides

Tip #3: Look for a Logo

Tip #4: Hold yourself accountable

As in, sign a petition for yourself to pledge to be cruelty free. There's nothing more reassuring and less likely for you to change your mind than pledging to not being apart of the indescribable unnecessary pain and suffering that companies place on innocent animals.
I found that signing a pledge insured the committed for forever fighting for animals rights and speaking out against the injustice they face. 
1: Human Society International Pledge
2: Cruelty Free International Pledge
3: PETA Pledge