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Old Jun 07, 2013, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tigerlily84 View Post
I also have this problem. But I do agree that there is not a right way to read a book. Come to think of it, there is not a right way to pack up to move, complete a project, etc. It's whatever you personally feel comfortable with at any given time.

I read this book about depression a few months ago and one of the chapters was about procrastination. The book suggested setting a timer for 5 minutes and to work on your project for that time. At the end of the 5 minutes, you can decide if you want to continue for another 5 minutes. Maybe you can apply this to your reading perhaps.
Thanks, tigerlily. I remember trying out something like that several months ago for reading textbooks. Maybe I should try it out for reading for pleasure.

Maybe I could try out reading the wrong way? As in, pick a random chapter and read out of order? Maybe that might trick my brain a bit. Worth a shot.

That reminds me: anyone have an idea of how to write out a schedule? I know I need one, but again, I don't know how to start. :P Then I could have slots for reading a book, studying... but what if plans change? Ugh.