How to read better: a guide for book lovers
Tips Motivation / / December 19, 2019
I recently stated for the very sad fact - I do not have time to read. That is, of course, I read a lot during the day, but mostly articles that relate to work and almost nothing "for the soul." I even read the book only in recent times that somehow relate to work with. And before swallowing books on very different topics (ranging from fantasy and ending with the classics) in fairly large quantities. And it was not a cursory reading, and full and thoughtful. Now to read books that I just like, I need to learn how to stretch for another day a couple of hours and the only reading for pleasure - this reading stories about Paddington Bear with his son on night. Immediately I will say that this article is not to exercise for speed reading, but rather an article about how to properly treat this process and not to spoil the magic. Leo Babauta, as always, sees the root :)
1. Do not read the book, because you have to read in the fun yourself.
Sometimes you have to read the book because it is necessary to work - such a reading does not count. Unless you find this book very exciting. But this, unfortunately, is rare. The same goes for fashion books (this work or entertainment - all the same). That is, all of your friends have read and speak about the book only positive. And you're reading, because-fashionable, the book does not go, you go on to choke and reading. And it is fraught with indigestion!
I was lucky - I'm reading Haruki Murakami's "What I'm talking about when I talk about running". I need this book to work, and while I love it (yes, I like Murakami's style and intricate philosophical books).
2. Make time for reading. Now very few people can find enough time to read books. That is, we find a great number of articles and literature that relates to our activities, but due to congestion work, constant multitasking, hangs on the Internet and TV shows we will not have free time for personal reading. Give up one series next series, no end in sight. Now there are a lot of e-readers, and can be found in transport (if you were able to sit in rush hour). In the end, reading in the toilet has not been canceled and it is better to take the book, than to hang in the social network Twitter, or on a smartphone.
3. If you read, do not get distracted by other activities. That's what good e-reader (the same as the Kindle), in contrast to tablets, it is the lack of distractions! I can say from personal experience that reading a book on a tablet, my hands are constantly drawn to check e-mail, Twitter, and FB messages. A fully electronic reader frees you from such temptations, not to mention the good old-fashioned paper book. It remains only to find a quiet comfortable place and read, read, read ...
4. I enjoy reading the present. Reading - it's magic. Reading books with this hobby, you discover many new things. Sometimes even in the book that you re-read at intervals every few years, and jammed it into holes, you will still each time discovering something new! Reading changes you, inspires unexpected things and opens up opportunities for new and interesting ideas.
5. Make social reading. Find friends who are fond of reading books in the same way as you do. Open your book club even if not real and the virtual - there are many social networking lovers of reading. Reading - it's not just a single sport, it may well be a team.
6. Make reading your good habit. About instilling positive habits was not written one article (about the books I better not say anything). Reading - it is a very good habit, and plant it can be, starting with at least 10 minutes a day. Find something that inspires you and motivates, and stick to the main line. Where there is a 10 minutes there and 20 there, and possibly more.
7. Do not read as if reading - this is your homework. Reading should not be the next item on your list of important things to do. You are reading is not for show (here such here I read), you are reading in order to make your life richer and more interesting!
8. Discard the book, if it is boring. You must read, not because it is good and useful, but because you get pleasure from the process. Reading - is not the adoption of vitamins: sour, but useful! Reading - it's fun and entertainment. If in the course of the book you do not feel or read one or the other, set it and start to read something more interesting. Perhaps for this book it is not yet time, and should try to read it later.
9. Explore the amazing books. Share your experiences and books with friends who also love to read, read reviews and reviews, visit at least occasionally in the off-line bookstores, antiquarian shops and libraries. Sometimes in places you can find a lot of interesting books, which you will not see in the electronic version. Maybe it's old-fashioned, but I love paper books! The smell of new paper, the smell of old books, the sound of flipping pages - it has its own magic. And I am very glad that I have a small child with whom we read real paper books with beautiful pictures and from which still smells of magic, not electronics.
10. Do not worry about speed reading. As strange as it was not read this advice in a blog that specializes in the optimization of all processes, but reading - this is not a competition. Most importantly, what you get - it's fun, do not forget about it! You do not squander your favorite tune from the middle to have time to listen to more songs, or do not eat a favorite food for a couple to sit down? You enjoy and that, and another. The same goes for reading: read slowly and with taste, savoring each paragraph.
How do you read? Do you have any favorite books are re-read over and over again?