Blocking is nothing new on Facebook. But what is reader’s block?
Simply, Reader’s block is a temporary inability to focus on reading, despite the desire to do so.
Too many books at hand, too much time. But as soon as you go to read, all the problems. There is no book lover who has not faced this problem at any time in life. This problem of not being able to read books is called ‘Reader’s Block’ ‼ Getting stuck while reading a book is a common occurrence. But being stuck with a book for months, not being able to start a new one—it’s really a problem.
Why reader’s block happen?
Reader’s block can originate from anywhere, such as:
- Continuing from the previous book : After finishing a huge novel, its effect remains for a long time. Even if you want to, it is not possible to enter the new book. It is not unusual to develop reader’s block after finishing an old book and picking up a new book.
- If the story fails to pull : Not every book will have the same story. It is possible to read page after page enthralled by the plot of a story. No other book pulls so much. Then a temporary reader block can be created.
- Reading similar books over and over : Reading several books by the same author or the same genre creates the same pattern in the mind. Aversion to books can then operate due to the same pattern.
- Personal problems : Many times readers start reading books to keep themselves away from surrounding problems. At that time, if the plot of the story is good, it may not touch your heart. It is not insignificant that the reader’s block is created from there. Reader’s block can happen even if you suffer from mental instability.
How to get rid of reader’s block?
There are many ways to get rid of reader’s block. But first of all what is needed is to create confidence in oneself to read books. Because, after being stuck in reader’s block for a long time, the latent desire to read books dies in many people, which should not be allowed.
- Don’t force it : The first and most important thing in reading a book is the pleasure of the mind. If you don’t find pleasure in reading a book, there is no point in reading it. If you don’t like to read a book, or you lose focus before you start; But don’t force yourself to read.
- Focus on short stories : Sometimes reading a huge novel can make your mind gasp. At such times, you can keep the large size book aside and concentrate on short stories. It may be Rabindranath’s short stories or Chacha Chowdhury comics. Avoid large page counts in general. Just as there will be variety in reading, the mind will also be excited by getting something new.
- Try another stream: Sometimes getting outside of your familiar boundaries helps to bring the mind back to reading. It is not unusual to read several books in the same genre consecutively and develop an aversion to that genre. You can try any other genre of books to get rid of that disgust. It turned out that someone likes contemporary novels. But if you get bored after reading it, you can try thriller or fantasy books. Variety of reading can bring back the old love of reading books.
- Go back to old love : Do you remember exactly which book started your book reading journey? Or hold the hand of a writer? Return to Him. Simple, easy-to-read books, at your fingertips; You can try reading it again. You can pick up a novel by Humayun Ahmed. The old habit of reading books can bring back old memories.
- Listen to audio books : Audio Books are still not exactly considered ‘reading books’ by many. According to them, the real taste of reading a book cannot be obtained by reading books read by others. But audiobooks are a very useful medium for overcoming reader’s block. From paper books to audio books will bring innovation to the taste of reading books.
- Take a break : After all this, if you find that you cannot concentrate on reading, take a break. Stay away from reading for a day or two. But don’t lose touch with books. Try again. Sometimes reading too many books creates pressure on the mind, then even the most enjoyable reading feels boring.
Reading blocks begins when reading becomes a chore rather than a pleasure. Reading a book is not work, but a joy of the mind. When you lose the joy in something, why read a book, no activity will seem pleasant!
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Writer :
Shajnin Sultana Shoshi
Intern,
Content Writing Department
YSSE