About a week ago, I wrote about wanting (and needing) to focus on my reading life because for some reason I haven’t been able to read for extended periods of time, much less finish anything that I start.
I committed to reading for a total of one hour every day.
Although I haven’t timed myself, I have been reading for longer and longer stretches every day. I finished two books over the last couple of days and am reading three others with the engagement that I customarily bring to my reading.
Part of my problem had been that I would pick up a book, read a few pages, put it down and do the same thing with another book. Over. And. Over. Again.
It was exhausting.
Once I committed to rebuilding my reading life, it didn’t turn out to be as difficult as I imagined. Of course, this week I’m on Spring Break and I have more time during the day to read. The key will be maintaining this goal when school resumes in a week.
But, for now, I’m in my happy place.
Cross posted to The Two Writing Teachers March Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Elisa Waingort 
Elisa, this is one of my goals. I am going to bed earlier so I can spend time reading before I turn out the light. I was looking at writing quotes the other day, and many of them were about the importance of reading to becoming a better writer. I would love to hear what you are reading.
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I am reading a couple of professional books – one on Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker and the other one is on Classroom Talk. I’m also reading The Chicken Sisters. It’s a Reese Witherspoon book club pick. I am loving it! I don’t have any of the books in front of me, but I will share them at the next Time2Write session. Just remind me!
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Well done for planning to stick to your goal. That is what I have to do, carve out a reading time daily.
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And, you will! Enjoy!
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I went through the same thing. I’d start a book, read a bit, stop, get another book and repeat the process. I’m hoping to get some prime reading in time on my spring break next week. You’ve inspired me!
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I hope you get to do a lot of reading, too Jennifer! Any good books to recommend?
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I’m so jealous. My break is next week and I have three books ready to go. The last three books I’ve gotten from the library I’ve had to return without finishing because I ran out of time to read them. This stinking job keeps getting in the way!! I’m ready for some focused reading time! Enjoy yours!
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I hope you get to do all of the reading you want to do. I feel like I’ve really found my reading self again and I am so happy!
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Such a great goal. I read in snippets now..in between other things. I did set a timer for awhile. I need to do that again. I do find the timer magical for all kinds of things.
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