10 Ways to Get Yourself Out of a Reading Slump

When you feel like reading is difficult, try some of these tips.

By Jessica Mizzi

Reading isn’t always easy or enjoyable.

Sometimes, it can be incredibly difficult to focus and engage with the text you’re trying to read, especially if your mind is elsewhere. Lately, on social media, I’ve been seeing a lot of people relate to this. They’re finding it hard to read during these strenuous times.

I won’t be able to help everyone read again with a snap of my fingers (though I wish I could), but I wanted to craft this list of practices that have helped me out of a reading slump in the hopes that they help you, too. Check out the list at Read it Forward.