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Decided to read every day

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OneFrenchEgg · 21/04/2024 14:42

Thinking about all the unread books in the house and how I just end up on the internet.
I'm going to set a phone reminder everyday and do 9-9.30pm like homework.
Am reading (haha) Alice Carrierie Everything Nothing Someone but haven't picked it up for weeks.

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OneFrenchEgg · 21/04/2024 22:07

Oh that sounds good. I think once into it I'll be happy.

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Whosawake · 21/04/2024 21:55

I'd really recommend the Forest app- it's brilliant- you set it for however long you want to read and it blocks your phone for that time. I've read a lot more ever since I started using it, think it was someone on a thread like this who recommended it.

countdowntonap · 21/04/2024 21:51

@OneFrenchEgg I started to do similar several months ago. I made myself read 4% of my Kindle book every night. Now I prefer to read my Kindle rather than internet scroll in bed, and often read 10% plus each night. My reading speed and focus has increased significantly.

EconomyClassRockstar · 21/04/2024 21:48

I'm like @Poshcatwithbigears Used to read all the time and the iPhone changed that for the worse. I tried reading on the iPad but would also get distracted when the book got boring. On holiday, I have a strict rule that I leave my phone in the room and only read actual books and then I read loads. Or I get bored and swim a lot instead, so either is a win.

Riverlee · 21/04/2024 21:43

I read every night.

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OneFrenchEgg · 21/04/2024 15:16

That's how I feel. Like a real disconnect from life when I'm reading which I used to love but now makes me feel I'm missing out.

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Poshcatwithbigears · 21/04/2024 14:48

I used to be an avid reader but now can’t concentrate long enough as I have to go back to my phone to check something I forgot.
Internet is useful but has a lot to answer for.
I find reading relaxing and a release from every day stresses and the phone is the opposite but strangely addictive.
Maybe a brick phone is the solution !