Q&A: Do I possess any odd habits?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to a reader’s question about odd habits.

Hey Lisanne, my question is do you have any odd habits, and if so, which one would you like to share?

I have a few habits that might seem odd to you. One of them is that I enjoy messing up my books. I mark sentences that I want to remember, I fold pages, I highlight interesting ideas, I make footnotes of material that I like to read later on, and sometimes I write on a page if it reminds me of something. I know most people like to keep their books clean and leave them untouched, but I actually cherish this odd habit of mine. The habit of adding handwritten notes actually enhances my reading experience, as it encourages me to revisit the books more frequently than I would otherwise.

I also have another weird little habit that makes me laugh at myself. I sometimes add an extra task to my to-do list that I’ve already completed just so I can mark it as done. There is something so satisfying about the sound that goes off when a task is finished. I’ve heard other people do it so that makes me feel less strange. But to be honest, there are no real rules for me—when it feels good, it just feels good.

Do you have any odd habits? Share it in the comments!

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