Finally. Reading Feels Wonderful Again
Got a few new piercings this month 🤍 also I started taking pics with my Kobo Libra Color and I can’t stop because like, I remember a time where I preferred a good book over a good movie/show and I had lost that preference for the longest time. It was as though I stopped reading and developed an atrocious attention span right after I started relying on social media for my entertainment.
It took a couple years of trying and trying again to focus, to enjoy reading, TO NOT PICK UP MY PHONE AND SCROLL but it finally happened. I finally started reading for hours at a time again! And it doesn’t feel like work. It feels like how it used to be when I was younger: exciting, relaxing, fun!
Whew, at 35yo I can safely say that it feels good to once again get absorbed into a love that I thought I lost after my early twenties.
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For anyone struggling to focus on reading in a world filled with constant digital distractions, I highly recommend exploring e-readers like the Kobo Libra Color. Its lightweight design and glare-free screen make it easy on the eyes, which significantly enhances reading comfort and allows for longer sessions without strain. Personally, setting dedicated reading times—away from phones and social media—helped me rebuild my attention span gradually. It took patience and repeated efforts to break the habit of mindless scrolling, but integrating audiobooks and physical books alongside my e-reader kept the experience fresh and engaging. Celebrating small milestones, like finishing chapters without interruption, gave me motivation to continue. This balance between technology use and personal discipline rekindled my passion for reading, making it truly enjoyable and relaxing again. If you feel overwhelmed by your phone usage affecting your reading, consider trying a similar approach. The tactile experience combined with the convenience of an e-reader offers a modern solution to rediscovering a cherished pastime you thought you lost.
Was your bridge piercing very painful? I want to get one so bad!