Hi all, it’s Neassa and today I’m going to be listing the pros and cons of reading indoors versus reading outdoors, to find out which one reigns supreme! Just to begin, I would like to point out that I enjoy reading indoors and outdoors, so I am curious to see which one will win the battle of the reading spot.
Reading indoors: Pros
You are always warm and dry
When you are reading indoors, the temperature doesn’t change along with the time, so i can begin to read when it was sunny and read straight through a thunderstorm without even noticing. The room will stay heated, I’ll stay cosy (and oblivious at times!) and everything is just right.
You have the comfy chairs.
I don’t know about you guys, but we have the most comfortable chairs inside. There are a few garden chairs outside, but they are not as comfortable as the big, cushioned chair where I love to curl up with a good book!
You can play music
When I am reading, I love to play soft, relaxing music that is said to improve concentration. I feel as though, when I have that music on, I get more involved in the book and enjoy it more as a result! When I am indoors, I have my phone or a nearby speaker on which I can play this music, but I have no such things outdoors.
Easy access to more books!
If there’s one thing I hate when I’m really comfortable and reading away happily, it’s having to get up! So finishing a book can be a big problem, because I want to get another one. When I’m outdoors I have to ruin all of the comfort I had made for myself to go and get one, while when I’m inside, there is always a new book at hand!
Reading outdoors: Pros
Fresh air
When reading outdoors, I have an unlimited supply of fresh air, while when I am inside it can get quite stuffy. As I mentioned before, there is nothing worse than reading comfortably and needing to get up and do something. When I’m inside, I have to open the window, ruining my comfort, but there is no such issue outside.
Less distractions
When I am reading inside, there is often a huge, crazy distraction, also known as my little brother, Donnacha, who always seems to be particularly loud when I’m trying to read inside. When I’m outside, it is much more peaceful and quiet, which makes for a better reading experience.
I can be surrounded by nature
Whether I’m reading in the “Great Outdoors” or just my back garden, there is always loads of nature around me, so the rare time I look up from my book, there are birds or my rabbit or some nice trees to make me smile before I continue reading once again.
It’s more fun!
I don’t know about you guys, but for me it’s a lot more fun to read outside, as more interesting things happen when I am outside and so I don’t get bored while reading. I just find it more fun!
Well, now we have discussed the pros, it’s time or the cons.
Reading inside cons:
Distractions
As I said earlier, there are more distractions inside, especially from my little brother. This makes reading difficult and sometimes even impossible. In my opinion, the less distractions the better!
Having to get up more
When I am reading inside, there are more reasons for me to have to ruin my state of comfort, like having to open a window or help my little brother with something, while there are no such problems outside.
Boring surroundings
WhenI am reading inside, there isn’t very much to look up at and smile when I’m taking a break from reading. While this isn’t a real problem for most people, I like having interesting scenery surrounding me while I read.
Reading outside cons:
It can be quite Uncomfortable
When reading outside, I am often sitting on a bench or an outdoor seat. While there is nothing wrong with either of those two things, they simply aren’t as comfortable as indoor seating.
It can get really cold
When I am reading outside, it almost always gets cold and I’m forced inside. Inside, I have no such problems. Of all of the cons, this is the most annoying for me as I hate being cold.
I often forget my book and it gets damaged
I am one of those people who, when they are done reading for a while, puts their book down where they are for later. Often it will be the next day before I remember my book. That is ok when I’m inside, but if ‘m outside, then the book can get ruined over night.
Well, I guess it’s a draw, so I’ll leave it up to you, Indoor reading or outdoor reading?
Let us know what you think
Happy Reading
The Book Corner
Neassa
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