I mean maybe this will help? I think even those of us that used to this regularly have forgotten about its benefits...
A while ago I made the conscious decision to start my days by reading at least a couple pages of the current book I'm making my way through. Before looking at my phone or firing up a podcast, I read. Actual paper.
It's made a real difference. In general, my brain feels quieter and more focused after I've been reading any physical print material for any stretch of time. And I do think it does make a difference that it's just paper and ink and brain (and hopefully a well-lit room). And my days start off feeling calmer and more manageable before the inevitable whirlwind of responsibilities and outside stimuli being their constant attack. But it makes getting through the maelstrom just a little bit easier. And it feels good to read!
Try it out. Even if you've grown up using screens and this sounds like a real backwards approach, I think you might find you like it. And who knows, maybe you'll start reading throughout the rest of the day too! I know I did.
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