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▶️Don’t we all need these reminders? Which slide did you like the most? There is a particular kind of exhaustion that sleep does not fix. It is the exhaustion that comes from constantly proving that you are trying. From answering messages when you want silence. From showing up when your body is quietly asking you not to. From convincing yourself that if you just push a little more, you will finally feel enough. That was the space I was in when I picked up I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail, translated by Clare Richards. And I’m deeply grateful that I did. I did not pick it up because I was curious. I picked it up because I was tired and even more tired of feeling guilty for being tired. I remember reading it on a night when I couldn’t even open my laptop without feeling heavy, when rest felt undeserved. And this book quietly told me something I didn’t know I needed to hear: you are not lazy, you are on energy-saving mode. Written by Dancing Snail and translated by Clare Richards, this Korean non-fiction book gently walks through emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, comparison, and the constant pressure to be “on.” Dancing Snail writes with an honesty that feels almost uncomfortable at times because it mirrors thoughts we rarely say aloud. The book is divided into four parts, moving through emotional states like someone guiding you through rooms in your own house, the rooms you have avoided entering. The illustrations add warmth to the reading experience, minimal, soft, almost childlike creating a contrast to the heaviness of the themes. It feels like holding something fragile yet steady in your hands. From its illustrations to its writing style, this book feels like something you return to whenever you’re exhausted or emotionally drained. The language is minimal, almost conversational, yet layered with emotional depth. Read the full review on the website. #bookreview #dancingsnail #readerviddh #koreanbooks #nonfictionbooks

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