how to actually enjoy required reading in college 🤍
hi loves! mindy here to share how i turned boring assigned books into something actually fun…
why traditional reading methods don't work:
trying to read everything at once
highlighting without purpose
reading when super tired
forcing yourself to finish chapters
my actually helpful method:
first impression ritual
quick flip through to see chapter lengths
read first and last paragraph of each chapter
check for dialogue vs dense text
identify main themes quickly
breaking it down cutely
divide chapters by your deadlines
create aesthetic chapter summaries
make character relationship maps
note interesting quotes in a pretty journal
making it enjoyable
create a reading playlist specific to the book or chapters
find a cute cafe or study spot
reward yourself after each chapter
discuss interesting parts with friends
memory tricks that work
voice record your thoughts while reading
create mini stories connecting themes
draw simple scene sketches
relate it to your favorite shows
