Why can’t I read at home?

[gokuma]

Whenever I start reading at home I get distracted and restless. But when I’m somewhere else - at the cafe, shopping centre, on the train etc. I can read for HOURS, to the point I travel not to *get* somewhere but to be able to read in peace.

Comments

[greyliliy]

Your home might be too familiar. You've got stuff around you that "Needs" your attention (like cleaning, or a chore, or whatever else), but when you're out in public, no one needs you but your book. XD

It sounds nice though, to get out of the house and go read somewhere nice. :D

[gokuma]

I think you have a point. When I'm outside, no one (and nothing) expects me to do anything - the same way when you go to the cinema to watch a movie (vs watching it at home).
BTW, what are you reading these days?

[greyliliy]

*nod* When I have trouble writing, I usually change location. So I figure the same could go for reading.

Not enough that isn't fanfiction. I'm only on book 4 of my 20 book reading challenge on Goodreads. Oops. XD

[plugz]

Hm, for me travelling means less distractions? Because I can only just sit there.

At home there’s tv, things I could do, work ect.

So focus is easy because there’s nothing to split it for me :0

[gokuma]

Yup, yup.

Like, it's *quiet* in my home when I want to but there are also CHORES and WORK that may/should be done.
At the weekend, I was sitting in a KFC restaurant among lots of other people and I didn't hear any of them - they were just background noise 'cause subconsciously I "knew" I didn't have to pay attention to them.

[spikedluv]

I'm the same way with writing! I get more done at a cafe than I do at home. As others have said, there's always something prickling at the back of your mind: get the laundry out of the dryer, do the dishes, etc. Despite all the background noise, a cafe is more peaceful because that noise isn't poking at you.