How to Listen to an Audiobook

8 things to do while you listen to your book.

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I felt awkward the first time I listened to an audiobook.

I just listen? I thought. I can’t even have something to look at?

I wasn’t always good at sitting still and listening. Plus, unless you have your own space or room, you look strange, and someone’s always coming up to you to ask if you’re okay.

If you think listening to an audiobook is weird too, here’s what I did to make it less so.

Do something while you listen to the book

You can’t do an activity that will distract you and make you focus on that rather than the book.

You need a mindless activity. I’ve found that coloring, doodling, and building puzzles are simple enough.

Lay down

For some strange reason, people will question you if you just sit, but no one will question you if you’re lying down.

I use audiobooks as an excuse to lay lazily in bed. The only issue with this is you’ll probably fall asleep twenty-minutes in.

Pace or go for a walk

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