Many people believe they don’t have time to read. But the problem usually isn’t time—it’s how we use it. With small adjustments, you can read more books without overhauling your routine or sacrificing your daily responsibilities.
1. Always Carry a Book
Keep a physical book or an e-reader with you at all times. Whether you’re waiting in line, commuting, or sitting in a waiting room, those few minutes can add up to chapters over time.
2. Replace Idle Phone Time
The average person spends hours on their phone each day, much of it on passive scrolling. Replacing just 15 minutes of screen time with reading can make a noticeable difference by the end of the month.
3. Read Before Bed
Reading before sleep not only helps you wind down, but also creates a regular reading window. Choose calming fiction or essays that won’t over-stimulate your mind.
4. Use Audiobooks Wisely
Listening to audiobooks while driving, cooking, or walking can turn passive moments into reading opportunities. This is especially useful for non-fiction and memoirs.
5. Set Page-Based Goals
Instead of thinking in terms of entire books, try setting a daily page target—like 10 or 20 pages per day. Small goals are easier to achieve and help build consistency.
6. Follow a Reading List
Having a curated list of books removes the friction of decision-making. Choose a genre or topic you’re interested in and line up several books ahead of time.
7. Read Multiple Books (Strategically)
It’s okay to have more than one book going at once—as long as they serve different moods. For example, read fiction at night and non-fiction during the day.
8. Keep Books Visible
Place books where you spend the most time: next to your bed, on your coffee table, or on your desk. Visibility is a cue to pick them up.
9. Track Your Progress
Use apps like Goodreads, StoryGraph, or a simple notebook to log your reads. Progress tracking can be motivating and keeps you accountable to your goals.
10. Join a Book Community
Reading with others—whether through an online group or in-person club—adds a layer of motivation and engagement. Sharing thoughts makes the reading experience richer.
Final Thoughts
Reading more isn’t about squeezing hours out of your day—it’s about using your existing time more intentionally. With a few simple tweaks, you can make books a more regular and rewarding part of your life.
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