Hi people
I’m 23 and love to read (books, manga, LNs, etc.), but I got judged negativly(??) what I read. That almost everything that I read is mid or smth like this. I should read peak, etc. Yes I know, I should ignore it, but it’s really hard. One day it snapped for me, it was my fault too, but now i’m in a reading slumb. For months now, even tho I distanced myself from this people.
-Then there is the problem that I have so much, that I don’t know what to read. -No motivation to read. -YouTube Shorts -scrolling mindlessly -gaming (star rail and Genshin) -other stuff (art, daydreaming)
But yeah, how do I get back? Is there a way? Because the judgment from other are still in the back of my mind… Maybe self imflicted pressure too, because I want to read this stories…
It’s always a back and forth haah I need a little bit of help, maybe it gets better again if the negative stuff gets out of my head, just don’t know how
Read a little bit each day even if you have to force yourself. Not a lot. Just a few minutes or a chapter. Go through and pick something that stands out to you.
Also join reddit communities like r/lightnovels or r/manga where people who enjoy those books are discussing them and looking for recommendations.
If you’re going to be on Youtube anyway why not look up book/manga/light novel reviews or podcasts?
Being around people who enjoy the same things you do will help give you motivation to read again and confidence that you aren’t alone enjoying it.