Why You Can't Focus on Reading (And How to Fix It)
It's not a willpower problem. Here's what the research says about why reading feels harder than it used to, and 5 practical ways to reclaim your focus.
LucasApril 25Authors
Lucas
Founder of ReadingHabit
I love reading, though I didn't always. I started reading a lot when I first learned how, but school kind of robbed me of my enthusiasm for books. I built ReadingHabit as a supporting tool and accountability system to help me rebuild a sustainable daily reading habit. Now it's helping me and other readers stick to our reading goals and actually finish books. Reach out to me on X/Twitter if you'd like to chat about books or get some tips on staying consistent :)
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