I used to read a ton when I was younger, and I loved it. I remember that when I read novels or something like that, I would quite literally immerse myself in the book and vividly experience what I was reading in my mind. I could remember perfectly the whole concept and story of a book, and I really enjoyed it.
For some reason, a few years ago I stopped reading, I guess I got too busy or something, and now that I’m in uni I I’m reading again but not just because I have to, because I want to.
But I have found out that I just can’t read anymore. I struggle to focus on a book, I don’t retain what I read, and sometimes when I’m reading my brain will just shut off and I will go through 5 or 6 pages where my eyes are scanning over the text but my brain isn’t actually comprehending anything.
It’s fucking annoying. I used to be able to read for hours straight, now I can’t do more that 30 minutes probably. What happened? What can I do to fix this?
by Blackpug_32
6 Comments
smartphones. the answer is smartphones
Get rid of whatever is distracting you while you read.
If, for instance, it is phone notifications — leave your phone in another room. If it is noise, get some noise cancelling headphones. Get rid of whatever your mind keeps wandering off to.
i had an issue like this. the problem was my phone. best solution? turn your phone off for 2 hours per day, plug it in in another room, and use that time to read. pretend your phone is lost/stolen/otherwise out of commission for that two hours. your attention span, brain ability, and overall mental health will thank hou. i feel so much smarter ever since i started doing that.
Maybe you’re consuming too much short-form content and it’s affecting your attention span? Happened to me with too much Reddit and tiktok. Also anxiety telling me there was always something else I should probably be doing.
Delete your social media. Wait three weeks. Read book.
Honestly
Maybe the book just sucks trash and it’s boring
If I’m reading something that I don’t like I can do 1-5minutes tops, if I’m super into it I can read for like 8 hours straight