Therefore, I need to find time I can solely dedicate to reading. And somedays it’s easier than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m going to give you tips on what I do to get reading time during college classes, homework, regular work, and other activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feel free to try them out. And if they don’t work for you, that’s okay! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What works for me might not work for you, but you won’t know unless you try it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re like me, you might have a few different books started that you alternate reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve found it best to have a physical book I can read during the day, and at night, I can read an e-book on my phone or kindle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I really despise holding books up in bed, so reading on my phone or kindle helps me avoid that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And <\/em>I can read without a light on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having these two options allows me to fit more time for reading in my schedule. Also, if I’m waiting between classes, I can read on my phone to pass the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can’t read two books at the same time, you might be able to get the physical book you’re reading as an e-book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you can just read your e-book during the day. Or brave reading a physical book at night in bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Most people probably don’t mind it, but I’m too tired at the end of the day to hold a book up.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, I’m not perfect with this tip. There are many, many <\/em>times I sit down to read and end up scrolling through TikTok. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But you do waste a lot of valuable time scrolling through your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I get home from classes, I’ll try to block out an hour while I charge my computer to read my physical book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve figured out that if I try to read on the couch or sitting up in bed, I will <\/em>fall asleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, I have a designated reading chair that I need to get better at using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Isn’t she beautiful? Mine has a giant, purple tie-dyed sloth taking up residence at the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When I’m getting ready for bed, I’ll have my e-book up while I brush my teeth, wash my face, and lay in bed while I unwind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can be dangerous sometimes because I (might) end up bingeing the entire story and not go to sleep until 4 in the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And I can’t always <\/em>let that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which leads me to my next tip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There truly is nothing more relaxing than laying in bed with a book after a long day of hard work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only is nighttime one of my extended periods of free time, it’s also uninterrupted quiet time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n My dogs have been walked for the night, face is washed and teeth are brushed, and I’m waiting until my eyes physically cannot stay open any longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It truly is the perfect time to get through some chapters! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, if I know I don’t need <\/em>to be up incredibly early the next morning, I’ll let myself stay awake past 2 am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Sometimes that isn’t always <\/em>a conscious choice, either.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve stayed up far too late finishing books when I know I can <\/em>sleep in the next morning. And I’ve never been a morning person, so it checks out for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But, really, do not <\/em>stay up late reading if you have something important the next morning. Only do it if you know you can handle it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can’t (or don’t want to) stay up late into the night reading, you can try setting a chapter goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you’ll stop reading once you get to a certain chapter? Maybe you’ll read five chapters, and then go to bed? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you’ll read until you can’t focus anymore? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever works best for you! I’ve done all of the above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what, I can’t stop in the middle of a chapter. Even if I don’t comprehend it, I will <\/em>push through to the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Which is more of a me problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When I sit down and read, especially a physical book, I’ll place my bookmark on a chapter that is an increment of five. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t know why I started doing this, but it really helps me get through books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the length of the book, five chapters can consist of 50 pages. I can easily read that amount in an hour, which is usually the amount of time I block off for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dividing a book into increments or chunks also helps me feel more accomplished with reading. It also makes finishing the book not seem so daunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a 30 chapter book that has over 300 pages. Rather than fussing over the pages left, I understand that it’ll take 6 chunks to finish it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 chunks or 300 plus pages? The chunks are much more appealing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If five chapters don’t work for you, change the number! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe your goal is one chapter a day or three or 10! It is still <\/em>reading and gaining progress in your current read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I know what you’re probably thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a list of tips to get you to read more, and I’m telling you not <\/em>to read? <\/p>\n\n\n\n But with hectic schedules and mandated course readings, sometimes you just don’t feel <\/em>like reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And you shouldn’t force yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a guaranteed way to put you into a slump. Or, your unwillingness to want to read can impact your rating on the book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It might be something you would otherwise love if you were in the right headspace! <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many times when it comes to the end of the night that it feels like a chore <\/em>to pick up my book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, instead I’ll watch YouTube or something on a streaming site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And it makes me feel guilty that I’m not <\/em>using this time to read. And it’s okay to feel guilty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But it’s also important to take care of yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If reading is something you’re passionate about, you don’t want to risk associating it with a bad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or get burnt out from all the reading you already do in your collegiate life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, I’m not saying to use this as an excuse to not read. Sometimes I don’t want to, but I force myself to find a book and end up devouring it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n But if push comes to shove, the book will always be there tomorrow for you to try again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are my 5 tips<\/strong> on how I read as a full-time college student! Let me know how YOU find time to read during your hectic schedule! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell me if any of these tips have worked for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n <3 Mara<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello friends! Today I’m going to tell you how I read as a full-time college student! Unfortunately, I can’t listen to audiobooks. If I have something playing in the background while I’m doing something, it becomes just that – background noise. I comprehend absolutely nothing. 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