If you are reading multiple books–let’s say 15, like myself–you need a bookmark for every book.
I know this seems silly but I was actually keeping track mentally of where I was in each of these books; successfully I might add, but with a nagging feeling I would eventually fail. I was devoting so much mental power into this task I was actually afraid to continue reading.
So I grabbed a stack of Post-It notes, peeled off one for each book I own, folded them over as to not be sticky on any side, and put them into my books in the correct places. Even books I intend to start reading! I grabbed those new books and put a bookmark on the very first page clearly stating my intentions to read the book at some point.
It feels great.
Why this works:
– The tool enhances cognitive power, specifically my memory such that I no longer have to keep track of where I am or which books I intend to read
– Reality now matches my vision for reality, such that my intention to start certain books is now clearly indicated with a physical marker
– Energy is preserved such that I don’t have to re-think something I already knew, namely which books I have read and those I intend to read. I simply pick up a book and read from the bookmark
P.S. Actually in retrospect, if they don’t leave any residue, I like having the Post-It notes sticky which makes the bookmark not shift around in my books when I travel.