What should I do if I always get distracted while reading?

When I was reading, I would always have some thoughts and associations. For example, when I saw the protagonist rise to fame, I would think about when I could achieve success and whether I could be like him. Moreover, I would have some inferiority complex and confusion due to lack of confidence. When I saw the protagonist get married, I would think of the girl I had a crush on. There's another thing that bothers me. I was too playful last night. As a result, I didn't have the energy for the whole day and didn't learn well. Ah, I blame myself. How can I get over it? What if I feel inferior sometimes? When I look at those people with special achievements, I feel overly ashamed of myself. I really want to get rid of this state. I have been studying hard for ten years, and no one has asked me. I still have the problem of not being able to concentrate when I'm reading. I especially like to be distracted. What should I do?

Answer 1

It was a common problem to be distracted while reading, but if left alone, it would have a negative impact on the reading effect. Here are some suggestions that might be useful to help overcome this problem:

1 Stay focused: Try to focus on the page you are reading to avoid distraction. You can stay focused by turning off any notifications or applications on your phone or computer, lowering the volume or turning it off.

2. Set a goal: Set a goal for yourself, such as focusing on reading a chapter of a novel or remembering the main turning point of the story. When you reach your goal, you can give yourself some small rewards to motivate yourself to continue focusing.

Read in sections: Break your reading into smaller sections, each focusing on a problem or plot to reduce the possibility of distractions.

4. Do other things: If you find it difficult to concentrate, you can do other things to distract yourself such as drinking water, taking deep breaths, standing up and walking.

5. Use the Distraction Technique: If you find it difficult to concentrate, you can use the Distraction Technique to distract yourself. For example, you can listen to music or a blog while reading, or try to do crafts or puzzles while reading.

Find a reading environment that suits you: Some people are more focused in a quiet environment while others need some sound or light to stay focused. Try to find a suitable reading environment to help you concentrate more easily.

I hope these suggestions can help to overcome the problem of being distracted when reading.