October has been an interesting month so far. With only a week left, I’ve realized that I didn’t nearly complete my reading goals as well as I should have.
I was sick for an entire week and the past two weeks have been so long and busy that by the time I have a moment to read, my brain has already shut down for the night.
So without further ado, here’s how you can make a habit of reading more.
Set aside a certain amount of time.
Read an hour before going to bed. Read for a half hour right before going to work. Whatever time works best for your brain. Try to get at least a half hour in a day, though.
Set a goal.
Try to read 50 pages a day. Or maybe just read one chapter a day. Something is better than nothing.
Bring a book where ever you go.
Keep a book (or e-reader) in your bag and bring it where ever you go. Read on your lunch break at work. Read while waiting for an appointment.
Take frequent trips to the library or bookstore.
Sometimes being surrounded by books inspires you to read more. Treat yourself once in a while and buy a new book. I have a ton of books at home I have yet to read, but still buy new books because you need to be up-to-date with what’s out there. Plus, it helps to keep things fresh.
I’m sure there are other ways to get into the habit of reading every day, but those are four things I try to do to read everyday.
Except for this past month. I haven’t been doing that great.
But now that I’ve written this, I’m going to go practice what I preach.
What habits help you read every day?
Good advice and enjoyed the quote by Dr. Seuss.
Thank you. It’s one of my favorite quotes by him. 🙂
I need to do the last one more.
So do I. I go to the bookstore every week, but I don’t always explore the shelves due to money. I have to go to the library more often.
Mhm, libaries are the best. It’s been so long since I purchased a book. Thanks university.
Yeah, that sounds about right.
Good tips, thank you. I was finding it so difficult to read one time that I set myself a goal of one page a day!
Anything is better than nothing. 🙂
Great tips, wish I had more time to read, working full time being mummy and trying to write don’t leave much time spare 😢
I hear ya. I’ve done pretty well this year, but this month alone hasn’t been very productive.
These are great. I need to go to the library and refuel. Finding books I’m interested in helps me read more.
I love the library and don’t go as nearly as often as I should. It’s a goal of mine for next year!
I went a lot as a kid… 🙂 I like getting stacks of books and if I don’t like one I can just try another.
It’s a lot of fun. 🙂