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Abi Ortscheid's avatar

I love this so much! There’s such a FREEDOM in giving yourself that opportunity to be truly yourself and return to those pieces of your childhood that you miss as well. This hit so many different notes for me 💜

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Natalie Borton's avatar

I’m so glad this resonated with you, Abi!

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septemberwears's avatar

one of my goals for 2025 was to read more ,I put a book in my car . Had an half an hour wait at school pick up so would use that time to read ,it also helped that I can't get any phone signal in the spot I park .will be bringing this into 2026 . Currently reading the anxious generation, would love any recs for more books like this vibe would be great x

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Candace Cooney's avatar

Can’t Even - How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation is similar in terms of generational themes

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Stefanie L's avatar

I love the more analog approach! I'm focusing on putting myself back out into the world after an extremely stressful few years of helping family members dealing with serious illness. I'm trying to get more in touch with how I feel through journalling and building my self-confidence by chasing whims and setting time aside for some passion projects.

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kim murray's avatar

Less rushing, less reactive, more presence. Love that!!!

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Kath's avatar

All of the above, this hit on so many levels.

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Thank you, Kath! I'm so glad it resonated with you!!

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Kaila Tilston's avatar

Yes, yes and yes. I love this!!!

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Lindsay's avatar

Always having a book with me has drastically reduced my screentime/mindless scrolling and thereby my mindless shopping - a win all around!

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Plus I’ll get through books even faster and be able to read even more this year! A win all around 💯

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Cecelia Sterling's avatar

Loving every bit here n the feeling Im experiencing while reading, calm focused n present. Happy new year♥️

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Happy New Year, friend!! 💫

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Catherine Gutierrez's avatar

Love every point you made. I wanted to go more analog before I realized there was a term for it. I also journaled more in my teens (I’m now in my late 20s) and truly crave returning to that practice. I hope it serves us all well as we move forward in this new year. Happy day 🌟

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Yes! Such a valuable practice I’m excited to get back into.

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Carrie Foster's avatar

The year of finding my own hobby! Now that my kids are getting older I feel like I have a bit more time. Thinking of trying knitting or golfing!

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Yes to hobbies!!

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Jessica Maloney's avatar

Knocked it out of the park with this share! Reaffirming some of my own goals for 2026, some continued over from 2025, long form media consumption vs scrolling, carrying an actual book and unplanned grassroots family time 🤍Love your content!

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Natalie Borton's avatar

Love this, Jessica! And thank you!!

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Lexi's avatar

I’d love to hear more about the analog bag idea. I’ve been wanting to return to analog for the last year, so this really speaks to me. And if anyone has any ideas/recs on analog speakers and radios I would love your input.

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