health
Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?
With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habit
TL;DR
- There is a noticeable decline in reading habits, even among avid readers and writers.
- Smartphones are identified as the primary cause of this decline in reading.
- The lack of reading is linked to a broader public health crisis affecting intellectual health and the ability to follow complex arguments.
- An eight-week program, modeled after 'couch to 5k' running programs, has been designed to help people re-establish a consistent reading habit.
- The program aims to gradually increase reading time, with options for different levels of commitment.
- Early results from the program indicate positive effects such as reduced brain fog, increased calmness, and a greater ability to focus.
- The initiative is being met with enthusiasm, with suggestions for its implementation in schools.