Have you ever lost your love of reading?
As a college student I find it hard sometimes to enjoy reading as much as I use to. It feels like I’m being forced to read so much that I don’t read thing I like.
It’s not fun to read when you constantly have to read things you’re not fully interested in.
I think it’s really easy to forget that reading can be enjoyable.
One thing you can so about this is take a break. Take a break from all the homework.
I’m not saying that you should avoid it completely but for a few minutes everyday put down your big textbooks and pick up a book you like.
I always go back to my favorite book when I’m struggling.
This doesn’t have to be what you do. You can pick up a new book.
One that you’ve been wanting to read for a long time.
You could also choose to read a book someone close to you is reading. Having someone else to talk about the book with can encourage you to want to read it as well.
There is also the possibility that you’ve outgrown the type of books you read. Try something of a different genre.
I used to read supernatural dramas and I grew tired of them. They felt like they always had the same story.
I switched to reading young adult books. Still have some drama but in a different way.
I also stopped choosing books that had the stereotypical happy ending. I would get so upset at the end of books when everything just turned out okay.
It wasn’t realistic. As active readers we want books we can relate to.
We don’t want books that paint the world as a place where things always end good. We want to see the pain and how they work through it.
If you lost your love of reading try these few tips. I hope this helps you find it again.