Apps That Will Help You Focus While Reading (Yes, Really!)

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • I’ve come to realise that your phone, while distracting, is a tool and can have a huge impact in helping you focus while reading.
    Not convinced? The apps in this video might change your mind.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 14

  • @GinaLuciaReads
    @GinaLuciaReads  7 місяців тому +4

    Do you use any phone apps while reading?

    • @MagpieCrafter
      @MagpieCrafter 7 місяців тому

      I use Bookly for tracking, rating, quotes, thoughts, stats etc. It has an Apple Watch app, but sadly it crashed without saving the sessions numerous times, thus I use the iPhone app.

  • @beee_e
    @beee_e 7 місяців тому +4

    the reason why i’m such a slow reader is 100% down to me being on my phone when i should be reading 😭 so thank you so much for this video. hoping to cut down on my pointless scrolling and get some reading done !

    • @GinaLuciaReads
      @GinaLuciaReads  7 місяців тому +1

      @@beee_e The pomodoro app is by far the one that has the most impact on me. I wish I'd started using it sooner honestly. I hope some of them work for you!!

  • @eli_drottningu
    @eli_drottningu 7 місяців тому +1

    I use forest in chronometer mode, it doubles as a timer and the app blocker, tho it only lets you costumize the allowed apps with the premium version (but it's a single low fee).
    I also usually put music on. For example, the Heartstopper show's soundtrack.

    • @GinaLuciaReads
      @GinaLuciaReads  7 місяців тому +1

      @@eli_drottningu ooooo I love that! I also play music! Often lofi or a playlist the author has made for the book. They know what they're doing that's for sure

  • @blueberrycowboy
    @blueberrycowboy 7 місяців тому +4

    the two apps i use to actually start reading are storygraph & finch. storygraph because it tracks pages and i have the goal of reading one page a day at least and finch because i have reading set as a daily goal and it reminds me "oh, i haven't read yet" a bit more immediately than storygraph because i'm already on the app tracking other habits. sometimes i will listen to music as well.

    • @GinaLuciaReads
      @GinaLuciaReads  7 місяців тому +1

      @@blueberrycowboy The StoryGraph is fantastic! What is finch? I'm not sure I've heard of it!

    • @blueberrycowboy
      @blueberrycowboy 7 місяців тому +1

      @@GinaLuciaReads it's an app where you can create a task list and grow a little bird with it. it's the only thing that actually reminds me of doing things😂

    • @GinaLuciaReads
      @GinaLuciaReads  7 місяців тому +1

      @@blueberrycowboy oh well that sounds cute! I'm absolutely going to check that out!