I had a day idle a few days ago and planned to finish the first book of the hunger games trilogy. I was at the half of second part so there was about 120 more pages to go. I ended up hanging out with friends and watched movie (not songbird and snake), and regretted that I didn’t went for my reading goal. My friend just told me quit reading it since it’s not enjoyable to you. I subjectively think i enjoyed, the characterisation to Katniss was masterpiece. Or does setting and caring about reading goal by pages says I’m sub-conciously not enjoying it?
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I often set reading goals, even for books I love. I don’t believe that it’s a reflection of not truly liking the work, as there are a myriad of responsibilities and distractions that can keep you from reading as much as you wanted to. It can keep you motivated and focused.
Some people find it helpful to set goals while reading. When they are just starting out and want to make it a habit. To teach themselves to reach for a book instead of their phone. For when they think they aren’t reading enough. To help make time for it out of a busy day. People with ADHD, setting goals can help them focus. Some people need to “gamify” activities to concentrate or for motivation. There a million different reasons why you would set goals for yourself. And not because they aren’t enjoying what they are doing.
No rules about reading for pleasure (vs school or work). You like something or you don’t, you give the former as much time as you can and set the latter aside.