One of the most talked-about elements of literature generation is writer’s block, or when you, as a writer, are struggling to write anything. No ideas are coming to your mind, any document feels overwhelming, and you’re just plain stuck. However, I think there’s another variation of this, one that is commonly referred to as a reading slump.
Reading slumps are often felt when you’re reading for fun and, suddenly, there is nothing you want to do less than read a book, but it’s also something that’s commonly experienced in academic environments. Being asked to read countless pages of dense, literary text for a handful of classes can be super overwhelming and exhausting for many students. More often than not, it becomes too much, and students end up not being able to force themselves to read any content for their classes, no matter how necessary it might be. So, how do you push through when everything in you wants nothing more than to just give up? There are a couple of different steps I take when I'm experiencing fatigue from consuming an abundance of academic reading. For the most part, it depends on how pressing the reading is, but I try to rotate through all of these different options for the best results. 1. Take breaks: If I have a lot of reading to get through in a short period of time, I try to take a break at a regular interval. For some people, this might look like taking a break every 30 minutes or an hour, but for me, it tends to work best to take breaks every 50 or 100 pages. I like to stretch, have a snack, or take a few moments to go on my phone. 2. Divide your reading into bite sized pieces: When I have a bit more time, I try to space my readings out over multiple days. This helps me to stay on top of my deadlines, while also not feeling overwhelmed by having to read a lot in very short timeframes. 3. Reward yourself for progress: At the end of a long day of reading, reward yourself for pushing through and staying on top of your work! Take a walk, make yourself a cup of coffee, or relax with an episode of your favorite show. If you know that a reward will come at the end of a long day, you’re more likely to get through it!
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