Overcoming a Reading Slump
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I’m back! I am officially back from my holiday in S.E. Asia and it was incredible! I will be posting here much more often again.
So I didn’t do much reading when I was on
my trip, my tired eyes protested way too much every time I tried to pick up a
book: I was in a reading slump.
Today I will tell you my top tips to
overcoming a reading slump
1.
If you can pinpoint what it is
that is causing you to slump. Put that down. Stop reading it. I mean now.
2.
Re-read an old favourite.
Everyone has a book that makes them fall in love with reading again. I know
people who swear by Twilight every time they fall into a slump. I personally
find that a really good New Adult book is what I need to pull myself out of a
slump
3.
Try a new genre. Step out of
your comfort zone a little – you might find a new favourite genre or author.
4.
Relax, and take a break from
reading. If you are stressing about meeting a goal, such as finish a book by
the end of the week or not to fall behind on your Goodreads goal, I think you
need to step back and remember why you read. Is it to relax? For enjoyment?
That’s why I do. It’s not a bad thing to marathon a Netflix show, and wait the
slump out a bit (I suggest Gilmore girls). Sometimes people just need a break
from so many words and ideas.
5.
Get inspired. Read some of your
favourite book blogs, or watch some booktube videos. They always make me so excited about new
releases.
6.
Try an audiobook. You might
just need a break from words on a page but still want to consume as many
stories as you can. An audiobook is great for this, and I always find it throws
me right into that place where I can’t wait to pick up my next book.
7.
Join a book club or find a
reading buddy. If you have someone that is super excited to read a book it
might rub off on you.
8.
Visit a bookstore. Perusing the
shelves of a bookstore always put me in a book-ish mood. Maybe you will find a
book that sounds incredible, and you wont be able to wait to go back to your
book.
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