This idea came to me during this past spooky season as I listened to The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and Dracula by Bram Stoker in the Libby app. I listened to both of these books as audiobooks through Libby, which got me thinking.
While I have often recommended listening to audiobooks and using ebooks, it can be hard to pinpoint specific situations for when to use these book formats. Today and tomorrow, I will be posting situations that are great for book formats other than physical books. Here are twelve situations that are great for audiobooks.
Situation 1: Getting ready in the morning.
As you do your morning routine, listening to an audiobook can be a great point to focus on as you get ready each morning. No matter what your morning routine is, pulling up an audiobook and listening to it as you get ready can help you get more reading in.
Situation 2: Settling down in the evening/night.
This one is essentially the same as Situation 1 but at a different time of day. As you settle down for the evening, it's a great time to listen to an audiobook.
Situation 3: Taking a shower or bath.
Whenever you take a shower or bath is another great time to listen to an audiobook. Not only does it give you something to listen to while you take a shower, but it also gives you a timer, of sorts, if you tend to stay in the bathroom too long.
Situation 4: Eating and/or drinking.
It can be difficult to eat and read a physical book or an ebook. This is why audiobooks can help out so much since you can get some more reading in although you are eating. Additionally, if you have a drink that you do not want to get on your physical book or e-reader, an audiobook is a great option.
Situation 5: Cooking and baking.
I love cooking and baking. And while I tend to listen to music as I do so, I have occasionally selected an audiobook to listen to as I cook or bake. However, for me, it is really dependent on the mood of the book. I like to be in a happy place when I'm cooking and baking, so I avoid darker or moodier books.
Situation 6: Exercising.
If you're at the gym, or even at home exercising, this is another great time to listen to an audiobook. If you are doing an exercise that you do not have to focus on too much, then this is a great time for an audiobook playing.
Situation 7: Walking and/or hiking.
Whether you are walking for exercise, walking from one location to another, or if you are on a hike, then this is another time for a good audiobook listen. However, I would recommend using earphones, and only have one earphone in. That way, you can keep an ear out for people who may be around you.
Situation 8: Driving or in a moving vehicle.
Whether you are doing the driving or if you are a passenger, a drive is another good time to do some reading via an audiobook. Additionally, depending on the length of your commute, you can get a good amount of reading done by listening to audiobooks.
Situation 9: Doing house chores.
Whether these chores are laundry, dishes, or house cleaning, many house chores are activities you can do without much thought or focus. As a result, this is a good time to open up an audiobook and play it as you do these chores.
Situation 10: Working on tasks that do not take up too much mental capacity.
There are similar activities, like chores, that do not require too much mental attention or focus. Think of tasks such as sending emails, organizing things around your house, and other tasks.
Situation 11: Crafting.
Crafting seems to be back on the rise, especially with a lot of DIY crafting videos floating around the internet. As a result, this has become a great time to listen to an audiobook as you do whatever craft you're working on.
Situation 12: Going to sleep or waking up in the morning.
I mention morning and evening routines in Situations 1-2. However, listening to an audiobook as you go to sleep or right after waking up can be a great time to listen to an audiobook. However, I would recommend listening to a book you have already read if pssible.
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