Well. Since I asked this question, I’ve started and almost finished a 300-page-novel. I have about twenty pages left. Maybe I just had to put it into words?
@talljasperman Interesting idea.
@creative1 I feel for you. Hope you’re done with those text books soon.
@RealEyesRealizeRealLies Thanks, interesting. Is that just something native speakers know, or is there a rule?
@keobooks and @ibstubro That may have been part of the problem. I tried quite a few “difficult” books in a row. I may need to remind myself to choose a fluffy book once in a while.
@Adirondackwannabe The music helped drown out my thoughts, I think. Thanks.
@thorninmud You’re right – I’ve also noticed I have trouble watching an entire movie as opposed to an episode of something or other on TV. I do the breathing technique you’re describing once in a while, when I’m trying to calm myself. I hope I have the self-discipline to do this every day, but I’ll try, definitely. Thank you.