Reading is a great habit no matter how old you are. Books have proven to be good sources of knowledge and can help expand your vocabulary and allow you to learn new things. But of course, it’s a hard habit to maintain, especially if you aren’t used to reading often. Here are some tips we hope can help!
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You can’t encourage yourself to read more books if you aren’t actually interested in a certain book. Pick genres you already have a fascination with and dig in deeper. Don’t pick books simply because everyone else is reading them – find books that you find interesting.
It’s human nature to typically avoid (or forget) things that we haven’t formally scheduled, and that’s why we sometimes find ourselves indulging in lazy habits. If you schedule time every day to read, you slowly start to build up how much you read on a daily basis. Make reading appointments with yourself!
How do you usually spend the first hour of your day? The first hour is when you’re the freshest. Use this time to read a couple of pages of a book so that you can retain that information better. Reading a book first thing in the morning is definitely more productive than checking social media!
You don’t have to plan a reading list for the whole year – you could start with a month. Choose books that you believe you would actually read. It’s okay to give yourself more time if you can’t finish a book within a month, but planning your books for each month may get you excited to start each new book.
This might seem contradictory but if you force yourself to read a book that doesn’t interest or entertain you, you’re only wasting your own time. Know when you should put a book down if you feel it isn’t benefiting you in a positive way. You can use this as an opportunity to explore other books and find something better.
If you use public transport for your daily commute, chances are that you’ve got plenty of free time which you could use to read. There’s always a time and a place to read!
Joining a book club lets you converse with fellow book lovers and you’ll be able to get the push you need to continue reading. You’ll join a community that gets you excited about reading and book club discussions can expand your perspective on a certain book as well.
Set a certain number of pages for each day that you would like to read. You could set 40 pages for breakfast or 40 pages during lunch – but this helps you plan and encourages you to reach all your reading goals.
Of course, re-reading books counts! If you find yourself unable to find a new book that’s interesting enough, there’s nothing stopping you from going back to a classic that you loved.
If you have a dedicated space just for reading, chances are that you’re more likely to want to read. Make your nook or corner as cozy and inviting as possible – set it up with soft blankets and pillows and make sure it’s de-cluttered!
While you may not be a fan of every genre out there, keeping a variety of books to read can help keep things interested and reduce the risk of you getting bored easily. Choose books from the genres you’re interested in and switch them up as you finish each book.
Taking a break every now and then will help you avoid burnout. There’s no need to push yourself to continue reading until you’re tired of doing so. Know your limits and identify when is a good time to stop. If you force yourself to read for hours on end, it will affect your concentration and you might find yourself going back to re-read something because you can’t remember what you just read! Slow and steady wins the race.
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