Why I Read
I read, besides the obvious reason of needing to for English classes, is to relax in between homework assignments. Reading not only relaxes my mind, but also helps focus on getting work done, since I'm focusing on reading to relax, I don't have to warm back up to being focused; I can continue to ride the momentum. A major reason for procrastination is needing to get refocused after taking a break. It's extremely tough after taking a break from focusing on anything, only to try fruitlessly to persuade yourself to get back to work after having a taste of not having any work.
I also choose to read over bike riding sometimes as a way to relax because it takes less time. A good read in between assignments only takes 15 minutes, when opposed to bike riding for 45 minutes to really get anything out of it. Bike riding is meant more to mentally prepare beforehand, anyhow. Don't get me wrong, I like both, but I choose reading when stopping between assignments.
In conclusion, reading relaxes me while in the middle of homework assignments, maintains focus, and takes less time than other methods of taking a mental break. This is why I read.
I also choose to read over bike riding sometimes as a way to relax because it takes less time. A good read in between assignments only takes 15 minutes, when opposed to bike riding for 45 minutes to really get anything out of it. Bike riding is meant more to mentally prepare beforehand, anyhow. Don't get me wrong, I like both, but I choose reading when stopping between assignments.
In conclusion, reading relaxes me while in the middle of homework assignments, maintains focus, and takes less time than other methods of taking a mental break. This is why I read.
