Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Reading Too Many Books At Once

Hopefully some of you know what I'm talking about. Maybe you've joined one too many read-alongs and have a pile of library books to read. Maybe you promised to have a certain number of books read and done with by a certain date, or you're trying to reread a series before the next book comes out in stores.
Next thing you know, you're overwhelmed and you have so many books to read and so little time. Well, the first thing you need to do is breathe. Put down the five books you're switching back and forth from.

Go get a drink.

Eat something.

Interact with family and answer your text messages so everyone knows you're still alive and can stop planning your funeral arrangements.

Now.

Let's get down to business.

(To defeat the huns books.)

1. Slow down.

There are a lot of things in life that require a deadline. Don't you think that books shouldn't have to fall in that category? I know you may want to finish so many books in a short amount of time, but maybe you should set smaller goals. Maybe one book in a week and a half, to give yourself a chance to relax and enjoy reading again like you're supposed to.

2. Set your priorities.

Look at all of the books you need to read, and also consider when you want them to be done. The one you want to be done sooner is read first, and so on. This helps me when I need to put things in perspective, or have a large mix of library books and books that I own to get through.

3. Reevaluate your current interests.

Take a look at every book you own that you need to read and pick ones that you are interested in right now. If it's a book that you don't have an interest in and haven't for a while, then maybe consider getting rid of it.

That's all for now! Please leave your tips in the comments.

-Books and Trust,
Pixie Dust~

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