5 Ways You Can Find More Time To Read (Even If You Have A Jam-Packed Calendar)

The biggest complaint of the modern world is not having enough time to read. As you already know, there are tremendous benefits to reading. But even people who are avid readers struggle to make the time to read, especially because advancement in technology has made reading compete with tempting screen-relaxation activities. 

Like everyone else, I hoped to get a ton of reading done in 2021. But I found that I often leaving many novels midway because I was so far behind that I had forgotten the plot of the story. 

I decided to take reading seriously and set up some strategies that allowed me more time to read. Here, I list some of the best strategies that actually work even on days that you have a tight calendar: 

1. Set A Reading Goal: Targets help you stay on your toes. Having a dedicated reading goal can aid in developing a regular reading practice. Set a simple, attainable, and just slightly challenging goal for yourself. In February, I made the goal to read at least 10 pages a day. I changed it to “read at least 30 minutes daily” in March. You can create any goal that suits your needs for the month and do your best to stick with it. 

2. Drop The False “Should-Be” Reading Notions: I often associated “reading” with “serious literature” - a made-up idea of the books that I “should be” reading. These unreal rules made me feel daunted by books that I hadn’t even begun yet. I know the same happens with you too. I dropped this...

Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - March 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: rochizalani Tags: career featured motivation productivity tips reading self-improvement self improvement time management Source Type: blogs