Step 3 of My 87 Step Guide to Always Be Reading: Make Time for Reading

If you’ve been following my 87 Step Guide to Always Be Reading, then you already know how to find great books, and what kind of books work best for different situations. Now that you have some books ready and waiting, it’s time to create some space in your busy schedule so that you can actually get reading!

A lot of people think the only way they can fit reading into their lives is if they squeeze it in between all their other activities. But this isn’t necessarily true! There are plenty of ways to make time for reading without sacrificing your other commitments. For example, if you commute to work every day, why not bring a book with you? Not only will it help pass the time on your journey, but it will also give you a chance to relax and de-stress before starting work. Or, if you spend most nights scrolling through social media (we’ve all been there), why not replace that activity with reading instead? You could even combine both activities by downloading an e-book reader app onto your phone – this way, you can read while still going about your everyday life.

Another way to make time for reading is to set yourself a goal. This could be anything from “I want to read two pages each morning before I start my day” or “I want to finish one book each month”; whatever works best for you and fits into your schedule. Having a goal will help motivate and inspire you to keep going which is essential in order to become a successful reader! Finally, don’t forget that making time for reading doesn’t always have to mean setting aside dedicated blocks of time – sometimes just five minutes here or there can be enough!

Making time for reading may seem like a daunting task when life gets busy – but if done right, it really isn't hard at all! All it takes is some simple lifestyle changes and dedication in order to develop good reading habits. So now that the third step in my 87 Step Guide has been completed, why not move onto step four - creating the perfect environment - and start getting those books out of their shelves and into your hands? Happy reading everyone!