5 Easy Reading Tricks For Busy People

One of the most frequently asked questions from people, mostly the busy folks is; “how do I find time to read while going to work, doing an almost 24/7 hour job, having a social life, trying to sleep and all? I barely even have time for myself away from these necessities.

Truth is; you might never even read at all if you are waiting to find time to read. That’s why reading is constructively planned. So here is to introduce to you, 5 tricks to help you start reading.

5 tricks to help you start reading again!

1. Carry Your Book With You Everywhere

I know some people already do this, but the trick is, don’t just carry it, read it. Times when you are waiting for a ride, meeting, class, etc., those are perfect time to put your brain to work. It doesn’t have to be long reading; it could just be 5 minutes and your time is up, but at least, you get to do something productive with your time. Again, I will tell you what is easier, if you have an e copy in your phone or IPad, somewhere you can just flip open to read, it makes it a lot fun. It could just be one page that you are able to read per time, but that’s fine, at least you used your time productively.

2. Schedule In Reading Time

This might not sound so fun, but I think it is important to really schedule time for yourself that includes reading, it could be an hour, 30 mins or 15 mins of your day, but trust me, if you make this a habit and judiciously follow through, all those hours wasted in front of TV or social media would have been more productive. When it is scheduled as part of your to dos, chances are that you are going to find time to read it!

3. Don’t Read In Bed

If you read in bed, you are just going to fall asleep, so do not tempt it! Don’t say, oh! I am too tired and cold and all that; let me just sit on the bed, rest my head on the pillow and read. Trust me; you are going to be making it easier for yourself to fall asleep. Instead, find somewhere to sit in the open as much as you have planned or intended, and just achieve what is more important, otherwise; you can read in bed when you are heavily active and the very last thing in your mind is to sleep!

4. Get Rid Of Distraction

When you are reading, turn off your phone, put off your laptop and prepare your surrounding for reading. If you are reading a soft copy, put off those notifications from your email box and social media, and just make sure you don’t have distraction from the outside world. Mute your test message alerts and ring tones etc. This is to ensure that the few minutes you have to read is dutifully utilised.

5. Read What You Have Interest On

An easy way to get yourself to read is by reading a subject matter that is of interest to you. When you read what appeals to you the most at the moment, you are expectant because you have a driving force which is passion and interest, and trust me, when you have a hunger to know more about something, that’s another good way to cultivate the habit of reading!