I used to scroll through social media every night before bed, telling myself I was “unwinding.” But the truth? I’d often fall asleep feeling distracted, uninspired, and honestly… empty.
Then one day, I picked up The Alchemist—just to “see what the hype was about.” I told myself I’d read just a page or two before bed.
That first night? I read 7 pages.
The next night? 10.
By the end of the week, I was looking forward to that reading time like it was a secret escape.
📖 What Changed
Something weird started happening:
- I became calmer during the day
- I started thinking deeper about my goals
- I began writing more, reflecting more—even dreaming bigger
Reading just 10 minutes a day turned into 30 without me even noticing.
🧠What I Learned
Books aren’t just entertainment. They’re mirrors. Maps. Sometimes, they’re the nudge you didn’t know you needed.
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
— The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
Corny? Maybe. True? Definitely.
🌱 Tiny Habit, Big Growth
I didn’t overhaul my life. I didn’t do a reading challenge or delete all my apps. I just made one small shift:
📌 I put my book on my pillow.
So every night, I’d see it—and read it.
No pressure. No guilt.
💬 Final Thought
If you're tired of noise, try 10 minutes of quiet with a good book.
If you’re overwhelmed, trade your scroll for a story.
It won’t solve everything, but it might change something.
That’s what it did for me.
👉 What’s the last book that made you feel something?
Let’s talk in the comments.
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