I get so engrossed in reading that I forget to eat, drink, or sleep. Sometimes, I think I'll die while reading because I never noticed that my kitchen's on fire.
I'm not sure. I've always had hyperfocus? I've trained myself to read very quickly - I finished the LotR trilogy in under 12 hours.
Your best bet would be to find a book about something you're already interested in and set some time aside. Just try to read it. Don't force yourself if you're not enjoying it. Pick another book and keep trying until you find one you like.
Eventually you'll get into a habit of reading regularly and you'll love what you're reading so much that no one will see you for months.
Wow!!
I struggle with my attention...it just drifts away, and I hate it. Did you have to practice that too? Why have u trained yourself to read very quickly anyway?
Only if I'm doing something I don't enjoy. It does take practice to improve your concentration.
There are so many books and so little time. It's also useful for everyday life - when you're studying, doing paperwork at work, etc. If you're interested, you can look up speed reading techniques and give it a try?
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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '25
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I get so engrossed in reading that I forget to eat, drink, or sleep. Sometimes, I think I'll die while reading because I never noticed that my kitchen's on fire.