I subvocalize when I read and a whole movie plays out in my head. I especially enjoy when something’s beautifully written and I can hear it narrated in my mind.
Recently I’ve been curious about learning to read faster because there are so many books out there and so little time. I started using some of the techniques that were recommended and they worked, but I found that they seemed to also take some of the enjoyment out of reading. When reading something well-written, skimming almost felt like a disservice to the author and the book. I still understood what I read, but it felt like I didn’t give myself time to appreciate it. It also felt really energy-intensive so reading wasn’t as fun.
Has anyone else experienced this? Does it get better over time? I’m not sure if it’s because I’m still relatively new to speed reading or if it’s just not for me.
by brooke_157
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Personally, I don’t think you should be thinking of the speed of your reading while reading. If you want to read faster, that’s your prerogative, but I read to relax, and I can’t handle the pressure of constantly thinking I’m not reading enough