Many people talk about wanting to read more, but it can be a hard habit to build if you’re not used to it. Reading is an inexpensive and enjoyable hobby, but it sometimes takes some discipline! The good news is that anyone, child or adult, can learn how to read more by taking advantage of some of the following tips.

How to Read More

Look for books on topics that interest you

There’s no reward for reading books just for reading them! In fact, the reward from reading books is the enjoyment you get from them. So don’t try to read a book that you think you should read or that everyone else is reading if it doesn’t interest you. Think about the kinds of topics you like to talk to others about or the kinds of shows or movies that interest you. Then look for books related to them!

Don’t be afraid to DNF

DNF stands for “did not finish.” Many people find this hard to do when reading, but I’m of the opinion that you shouldn’t waste time on a book that’s not drawing you in. Once you’ve gotten into the habit of reading, you may decide to push through in a book that’s more difficult or dense. But especially at the beginning, set a book down and find something else and don’t feel bad about it!

Set small goals

Set a goal to read a chapter a day, or a certain number of pages. Make the goal small enough that you can easily meet it every day so that you can build some momentum.

Set big goals

Alternatively, you might be the kind of person who benefits from big goals! Sometimes when we set the bar high, it helps us find motivation and discipline. You could set a goal to read a certain number of books in a month, or a year, or during the summer. Challenge yourself and set the goal a little higher than you think you can reach! Read More→