Incorporating Podcasts

During quarantine, many of us were stuck in the house glued to our screens. We started downloading and watching Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and all of the other types of streaming services that arose from the pandemic. Because of that, I sometimes struggle picking up a book as a form of entertainment. Even though I love reading, it is just something about hearing the voices and sounds that hooks me a little deeper into the plot of whatever I am looking into. Of course, this is a huge flaw in college, because one minute you are pressing play on your favorite show, and the next minute you finish two whole seasons instead of doing your homework.

My suggestion: listen to podcasts. There are a plethora of genres, and they can be found on all types of entertainment apps. For instance, I prefer listening on Spotify, but there is also iHeartRadio, the Podcasts app, Pandora, and many more. The largest benefit of podcasts is that you can listen and do something at the same time. While the story or show is playing inside your head, you do not have to sit in front of a screen worrying if you are about to miss something. Of course, you can also use these as a form of relaxation, as there are even meditation shows out there. In conclusion, I strongly recommend that you put your headphones on and find a show that interests you. You will not be disappointed. 

- Jill