1/30/2024 0 Comments Bring things back in focusI also put holds on a lot of ebooks at once, so I’ll have a lot available to me when I need to choose my next read. ![]() ![]() In preparation for social distancing, I collected a big pile of books from my library so I would have lots of choices. I try to make TBR lists for the season, but I inevitably stray from it when I’m suddenly in the mood for a cozy mystery or a book I just discovered. Reading what I’m most excited for in the moment helps me stay focused. I’m much more likely to finish a book if I pick it up on my own accord, instead of being “forced” to read it in any way. There are also tons of great options for background noise on YouTube, and those are free. Another great service is the Calm app, which has an amazing collection of “soundscapes” like rain, a train ride, and even a washing machine. I’ve used this service for years, and it helped me get through my graduate work, as well as countless books. It’s a paid subscription service with curated music channels that are researched-backed to improve focus. One of my favorite music apps is Focus Will. If I’m home alone, I just use a bluetooth speaker, but if I’m in public or my partner is watching TV, I’ll use noise-canceling headphones. So when I sit down to read, I always put music or background noise on. I have a really hard time reading when there is talking going on around me, whether that’s in the staff lounge at work or in the living room with the TV on. ![]() Audio is a great tool to help you stay focused while reading.
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