I remember reading about 8+ hours every single day for my entire vacation a year and a half ago. I loved it. Now, I find it difficult to read more than 20 pages (fiction or non-fiction). I’ve started to read more philosophy and psychology lately as well. That hasn’t really helped with the enjoyment factor of reading.
At this point, I read more out of interest and the will to learn than enjoyment, but I’d like to enjoy reading like I did in the past. Factors that are involved in the issue are my slow reading pace and less free time (about 4 hours daily).
I was just wondering if any of you have had the same issue and how you’ve been able to deal with it or get rid of it completely. I would like to hear other people’s thoughts on the matter since it has been feeling like I’m falling out of love with literature, which I really do not like.
I’m having problems these days in getting all my work done. Because of this, even though I’ve ordered a bunch of books, the idea that I won’t be able to give them much time just annoys me. And I already know that I’m going to have no attention span left to enjoy the books, and no time either, because I’ll have my thoughts on my pending work.
I understand your lack of time and honestly, all I can suggest is, give it time. Get some book you genuinely look forward to, and get off the phone if that’s hurting your attention span.
Good Luck.