I remember reading about 8+ hours every single day for my entire vacation a year and a half ago. I loved it. Now, I find it difficult to read more than 20 pages (fiction or non-fiction). I’ve started to read more philosophy and psychology lately as well. That hasn’t really helped with the enjoyment factor of reading.

At this point, I read more out of interest and the will to learn than enjoyment, but I’d like to enjoy reading like I did in the past. Factors that are involved in the issue are my slow reading pace and less free time (about 4 hours daily).

I was just wondering if any of you have had the same issue and how you’ve been able to deal with it or get rid of it completely. I would like to hear other people’s thoughts on the matter since it has been feeling like I’m falling out of love with literature, which I really do not like.

  • fitfbook@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I feel as though my attention has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older versus the other way around. I’m easily distracted by being online, on my phone, watching films instead, etc. I do want to get back into reading, but I have niche interests so it’s harder for me to find books that’ll keep my interest.

  • Mousemagical@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m having problems these days in getting all my work done. Because of this, even though I’ve ordered a bunch of books, the idea that I won’t be able to give them much time just annoys me. And I already know that I’m going to have no attention span left to enjoy the books, and no time either, because I’ll have my thoughts on my pending work.

    I understand your lack of time and honestly, all I can suggest is, give it time. Get some book you genuinely look forward to, and get off the phone if that’s hurting your attention span.

    Good Luck.

  • Raff57@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I think turning reading into a “Task” takes all the joy out of it.

    Find a book you like and just go with flow for whatever time you have with it. If you like it enough, you’ll probably find more time to read than what you think you have.

  • schaafje75@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    What helped me (similar situation as OP): actively set some time apart in the evening (tear myself away from my computer/phone), find/create a comfy place (couch with a lot of pillows), dimmed lights, some nice drink, and smooth music…and just relax and read. This build me back up to the point where I can actually look forward to an evening of reading (at first 10 minutes, then 15…20…etc). Don’t push it, enjoy it.