Reading dilemma of Gen-Z

Of all generations, the generation of 21st Century reads more.

We are living in a digital age. Our lives is wrapped up by digital world rather than physical one. We are overly enshrined in using social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X etc. According to Global Research Survey, an individual spends about 6 hours and 35 minutes by using mobile on average. The questions lie, for the sake of what? Where are we heading? Where is our ultimate purpose?

Everyone is a reader in today’s world. Some read posts, few read newspapers while other read books. All of them are right. All of them learn something in one way or other. But my concern is effective learning, effective reading and effective approach.

No doubt, people read more in 21st century in the form of socials. Everyone reads either online or offline. They read posts and even books just like watching reels on socials without understanding. They watch reels one after another and derive instant pleasure. They get lost in it and consume their precious time for none. The terrible thing is that they even don’t realise the countdown of beautiful gift. Similarly, they read posts ahead and forget the last one because of mindless scrolling.

In today’s world, everyone has mobile phones in their pockets. Wherever they go; they carry it. Everytime and now, they pick it up and diving into the world of nonsense. Instead of going into commendable website for reading articles or books on education, business, technology, industry, etc, they start reading posts like watching reels one after another to pass time.

This is the time to change our approach. This is the time to shift our view. This is the time to evaluate our strategy. This is the time to nurture ourselves. This is the time to analyse the situation. This is the time to make or destroy Yourself.

Everyone is responsible for their own time. No one will help you until you choose to help yourself. This is your responsibility to figure it out for yourself. How much time are you wasting on socials?

In order to solve the problem, you must adopt the following strategy.

1. Calm your mind and don’t rush into things.

2. Think for yourself.

3. Analyse the situation.

4. Spot the problem.

5. Try to find out different solutions.

6. Manage your time.

7. Set clear goals.

8. Commit to the goals until you achieve the desired result.

~ Saad Ul Haq ~