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penguin-47284 t1_j6i7zjs wrote

I think the big thing with a feeling like this is to read something you feel like you’ll enjoy, and to be open to keeping a space in your life for reading again. Not saying you’re not, just saying that sometimes you do just need a break from reading, even if that break lasts years and there’s nothing wrong with just saying that reading isn’t something that you’ll enjoy at this point in your life. If you want to get back into reading, though, I usually encourage people to try and read at least 20 minutes a day at some point throughout the day. It just helps to build routine where you incorporate it back into your life and then you can kinda play with that time and the days you do it once you get back into the swing of things. Reading takes time and energy too, so be sure you’re reading something you’re enjoying! If you don’t like it, leave it.

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Wickedjr89 t1_j6iku8b wrote

This plus when I wanted to get into reading in 2015 I started reading just a chapter a day. Not much, because even that took a lot of energy to begin with. Now i'm an avid reader and can read for hours. It took time and practice. Just start with something manageable, like a chapter or 20 minutes a day as Penguin-47284 mentioned. And find something you'll enjoy. It doesn't matter if it's horror or YA or middle grade or fantasy or a manga etc. Read what you want, what excites you to read it. And DNF a book if you aren't enjoying it.

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notyomamabear OP t1_j6omxmj wrote

thats incredible! i'm so happy for you :) i should definitely start by fixing a routine because that certainly helps

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notyomamabear OP t1_j6omli3 wrote

true, i struggle with maintaining routines. i should probably start by establishing deadlines for myself. it's been a while since i've read a book, so it's gonna be a little difficult figuring out what i enjoy reading. but ig it all starts with trial and error after all. thanks for the suggestion though, it actually helps a ton :)

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