@Aidanifty2 13 March 2022 more from that month

Sometimes I find self-help books too intimidating or too preachy! 'Do this, Stop that, Be this in 100 days...' while this is effective for some people, maybe it's just not for me. Growing up I rarely read non-fiction. Recently, I thought why not try it? So I found the book 'I Decided To Live as Me' by Soo-hyun Kim. I saw this on social media being widely recommended. The book is about the author's life as an adult, self-acceptance, modern society, relationships, etc. It's almost 300 pages of texts and minimalistic illustrations which the author made herself. I like her art style! Her experiences were relatable for me. She had an anecdote about a bad co-worker in one of the chapters. When I started working, I also didn't question my supervisor, who had, now that I am more experienced, had demanded a lot from me. I felt like a machine during my first few years of work! This is a long story, but as I grew older, I realize how I'm allowed to rest and take care of myself. ☺️ Some of her words are things I already realized as an adult, so I find reading the book comforting. As if I share the same experiences with her, and the book is reminding me of own self-realizations. The book used a light tone. Like a casual conversation. She was honest, direct to the point, but not rude or judgemental. I think if you read this book, I suggest to treat it as if you are in a buffet, don't try to eat everything in one sitting, you take what you want at first, and go back if you want more.