2022 Goals for Reading, My Channel and My Life

TL;DR

April shares her reading and personal goals for 2022, including reading 52 books, being less regimented in her content, creating a peaceful environment, and prioritizing self-care.

Transcript

hi everybody it is april today i wanted to share with you my goals for 2022. now i do this every year for you guys surrounding my reading goals and my channel goals but i also wanted to be a little vulnerable with you guys and talk about some personal goals so we'll start with the bookish content and then move along to more personal stuff i've got ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 April aims to read 52 books in 2022, maintaining a goal that she finds achievable and satisfying.
• 📔 She wants to prioritize reading series and literary fiction, as well as being more spontaneous with her book choices.
• ✋ April plans to be less regimented in her YouTube content and stop comparing herself to others, focusing on creating a cozy atmosphere for book discussions.
• 😨 Her personal goals involve finding inner peace, getting a dog, doing nice things for her partner, improving her home environment, trying new restaurants, engaging in self-care, and creating memorable experiences for her daughter.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is April's reading goal for 2022?

April's reading goal is to read 52 books, which she finds maintainable but still satisfying. She enjoys having a goal she knows she can reach without feeling disappointed in herself.

Q: How does April plan to choose books to read in 2022?

April wants to read more on a whim and move away from creating strict monthly TBRs. She wants to pick books that she is genuinely excited to read at the moment, whether they are ARCs, library books, or books from her shelves.

Q: Why did April ask for a Kobo e-reader?

April asked for a Kobo e-reader because she wants to read more series and borrow them from the library. While she will still read ARCs on her Kobo, her primary focus is on exploring various book series that she hasn't had a chance to read yet.

Q: What type of books does April want to prioritize in her reading?

April wants to prioritize reading more literary fiction in 2022. She has already started with books by Tracy Chevalier and translated fiction, and she enjoys experiencing literary fiction through audiobooks, which she finds immersive and engaging.

Q: What are April's goals for her YouTube channel in 2022?

April's goals for her YouTube channel include being less regimented and rigid in her content creation. She wants to move away from comparing herself to others and focus on creating a cozy atmosphere for book discussions and connecting with her viewers.

Q: How does April plan to create peace in her life?

April's word of the year is "peace," and she wants to create internal peace within herself. She aims to feel calmer and less affected by external events, focusing on creating a peaceful home and maintaining a peaceful relationship with her family.

Q: What memorable experiences does April want to create for her daughter?

April wants to create more memorable experiences, such as going apple picking, going on picnics, and visiting farms with her daughter, Nora. Due to the pandemic, Nora has missed out on many experiences, so April wants to make up for it in 2022.

Q: What are some personal goals mentioned by April in her vision board?

Some personal goals on April's vision board include pampering herself more, trying out new restaurants with her partner, improving her backyard to create a cozy and wildlife-friendly space, and getting more piercings on her ears.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April's reading goals for 2022 include reading 52 books, reading more on a whim, using her Kobo e-reader for series, and prioritizing literary fiction.

• In terms of her channel goals, April aims to be less regimented, stop comparing herself to others, and create a cozy bookish atmosphere for her viewers.

• April's personal goals involve creating peace internally, getting a dog, doing nice things for her partner, improving her backyard, trying out new restaurants, lifting weights, and creating memorable experiences for her daughter.