GET A BOOK, READ IT, SHARE IT, RECYCLE IT

 

Instead of telling you this month what book I am reading I am going to share how to do this monthly reading thing. 

Why? It helps to get your brain unlocked, unstuck, and regulate yourself. 

Making sure you read for 20 minutes one day a week is great. For me I have a premier time during my commute I can take 20 to 30 minutes to sit and read which can be difficult to do in public. 

But, we're getting ahead of myself. Here is the actual First Step is to decide that you want to actually read a book. This is a honest decision to do. I actually write it down ( yes, I also journal my to do list ) for me to cement the task, idea, or intention. 

Next, whether you are at the Grocery store guess what there is actually books there too ( Safeway and CostCo are examples) but for my poor budgeting skills or just plain lack of money I go to the local library or a known bookstore that have free books or $1 books for sale. 

This usually takes me about 2 full calendar days to get to as I am #blessed to be close to bookstores and libraries. Next, I admit I nine out of ten times literally pick up a book because of its cover.

Yes, I just pick a book up because of the pretty wording or color background. Its been a hit or miss experience because sometimes I pick up a book I have actually read before. So, please go ahead and just go to the library and update your library card and check out said library book. 

Now, reading it. Guess what you are already in the library you can go sit down and read said book for 20 minutes ( go ahead and put your timer app on - try Opal ). Afterward, do you want to try 20 minutes again or you can just return it right there. 

Let's pretend you got a free book and you have actually spent 20 minutes reading it. You don't want it anymore how do you get rid of it. The donation bin at any place from the doctors office to the clothing donation bin you pass. I admit I put books in the library return bin at least four times. 

Why do this activity at all??? 

Glad you asked. 

One, the act of reading is very much an important skill to have and practicing it really does make a difference. Yes, even disabled individuals need to take time to read regardless of frustration.

Two, Reading works a different part of your brain that can help form a new pathway and introduce you to another way of seeing a situation. 

Three, sharing what you read is just a social exercise that opens up opportunities to hear other people point of view and make a connection. 

Four, you recycle said book because it means that cycle works and the library is so cool :)