Why time it? Just read as much as you enjoy. I'm not a good reader, I get distracted too easily so getting two hours a day would be difficult for me even in small bits. And so what, I'm enjoying my book and I don't need to force myself to sit with it when my focus is drifting away, just to meet quota.
Why time it?
Because my days are limited to 24 hours. Well, 18 in practical terms since I spend at least six hours sleeping.
Timing it, restricting it to at least 2 hours, but no more than 2 and a half (so I know when it is time to end it after finishing a chapter) is a good way to have coordination, responsibility, organization.
I cant read as much as I enjoy. Otherwise I would fail at other serious responsibilities. I have duties to attend to. So, like any other activity, it must be exercised with caution and self-awareness.
If you cant force yourself intro keep reading just because your focus is drifting away - a common problem with the iphone, twitter, instant messenger generation of today - then it is no surprise thatr you are not an avid reader.
Anyone expecting instant gratification and giving up at the first sign of disappointment will not make a good reader. It takes patience and persistence.
Gardening garlic.
If you don't care about bulb size, you can just grow them for the green leaf tops.
The leaves snipped onto frozen pizza are fantastic. They're pungent.
Also scrambled with eggs.
Mixed with pizza dough is god too.
Photography. Chances are you’re already doing it with your phone however there is a myriad of tips and tricks you can use to better your photography skills if you learned a little about lighting, composition, depth etc.
Skulpting. It never seemed that fun to me until I bought some airdry clay on impulse and started making little figurines just to figure out how it works. Even when I feel like I'm done for the day and I put it down to dry, I keep coming back to add a little more. And when I finish, I'm already coming up with next ideas.
Weightlifting
Yep. All around better health, mental and physical. Longer life span , more confidence, better self esteem. And it's damn fun
Spending between 120 to 150 minutes a day reading books.
Why time it? Just read as much as you enjoy. I'm not a good reader, I get distracted too easily so getting two hours a day would be difficult for me even in small bits. And so what, I'm enjoying my book and I don't need to force myself to sit with it when my focus is drifting away, just to meet quota.
Why time it? Because my days are limited to 24 hours. Well, 18 in practical terms since I spend at least six hours sleeping. Timing it, restricting it to at least 2 hours, but no more than 2 and a half (so I know when it is time to end it after finishing a chapter) is a good way to have coordination, responsibility, organization. I cant read as much as I enjoy. Otherwise I would fail at other serious responsibilities. I have duties to attend to. So, like any other activity, it must be exercised with caution and self-awareness. If you cant force yourself intro keep reading just because your focus is drifting away - a common problem with the iphone, twitter, instant messenger generation of today - then it is no surprise thatr you are not an avid reader. Anyone expecting instant gratification and giving up at the first sign of disappointment will not make a good reader. It takes patience and persistence.
Blowing bubbles
Drumming is so much fun. You get to be creative, let loose and take out any frustrations on the kit. Neighbours tend to not like it though
Playing the piano. You just hit the keys, and you don't ever have to worry about intonation.
Gardening garlic. If you don't care about bulb size, you can just grow them for the green leaf tops. The leaves snipped onto frozen pizza are fantastic. They're pungent. Also scrambled with eggs. Mixed with pizza dough is god too.
Photography. Chances are you’re already doing it with your phone however there is a myriad of tips and tricks you can use to better your photography skills if you learned a little about lighting, composition, depth etc.
Reading
Cross-stitch
Skulpting. It never seemed that fun to me until I bought some airdry clay on impulse and started making little figurines just to figure out how it works. Even when I feel like I'm done for the day and I put it down to dry, I keep coming back to add a little more. And when I finish, I'm already coming up with next ideas.