5 Tips for Reading on a Walk

Over these last couple of days in May, I plan to post some tips for reading in locations other than the comfort of your home. Some of these locations may be related to your home somehow, or close by, but hopefully these will help you out with reading in these locations.

For many of these reading locations, you can use any book format. However, I will note if there is a better book format to use in a specific location in that specific post.

No matter the situation, many of us readers want to take every second we can to read, even while walking. But it can be hard to read while walking. In this situation, I would recommend choosing an audiobook over the physical and/or ebooks.

Today's post will focus on __ tips for reading on a walk.

Tip 1: As mentioned above, choose audiobooks over physical or ebooks.

This way, you can keep your eyes on where you're walking and your surroundings. As much as we love having our noses in physical books. it's not the safest choice while on a walk.

Tip 2: Have an audiobook app on your phone.

This way, you're not trying to find the link in a browser. Also, it'll help you out with transitioning between books, changing the narration speed, and so on.

Tip 3: Use headphones or earphones.

Depending on where exactly you are while walking, it can be a bit hard to listen to your audiobook. Using headphones or earphones - and only being half plugged in - will help you listen and pay attention to your surroundings.

Tip 4: Have a place where your phone can be safe.

It can be awkward to be carrying your phone in your hand on a walk, especially if you're on a longer walk (or even hike). So having a place for your phone - a deep pocket, a fanny pack, backpack, or other - can really help out in the long run.

Tip 5: Choose your audiobook based on your mood that day, or based on the mood you want for the walk.

This way, you're not necessarily listening to an upbeat book when you want something a little bit more somber, or vice versa. And you can always switch books partway through your walk.