Hello again nomisi,
Since this reading doesn't seem to be very exciting for you, yes,
things like coffee will keep you awake to read, but will not
necessarily motivate you. I will suggest to you what I do when I have
to read books I'm not overly excited about. I plan out when each
chapter or section should be read and put it into my organizer (I use
Outlook, but you could use paper or some other method). This way,
when I have it all planned out, everything is put into perspective,
and I'm usually able to get it done. (This prevents reading entire
chapters the day before they're due, also.)
As for a way to sit, I have found the following:
"Neck Issues: Our everyday posture affects our health and well being
just as much as our work posture does. Often people don't worry about
their posture when they leave their computers at work and slip into
slouching, slumping Forward Head Posture while reading, watching
television, eating, or using a home computer, leaving them vulnerable
to Neck Pain and other RSIs.
Just as at work, try to keep your ears over your shoulders and
lengthen the spine.
Reading: Lift your book to eye level instead of collapsing your neck
to look at the book. Move your eyes more than your neck when reading.
This will strengthen your eyes as well as reduce awkward neck movement
that may lead to Neck Pain. Try supporting your elbows with a pillow
on your lap in order to have the book comfortably at eye level."
This information and other similar information is found at
http://ergocise.com/home.html
Search terms used: "posture when reading a book"
If you need any further information, just request a clarification, and
I'll do so as soon as possible.
-chis |
