I’ve never been an avid reader, I’d much prefer watching something on the internet. However, I am aware of the wisdom and knowledge one can obtain from reading books hence I am trying to make reading more of a priority.
Recently I read Ryan Holiday’s ‘How to Read More: 8 Reasons and 7 Strategies to Read Books’. He emphasises that no one is too busy to read, we simply have to find the time in our day to do it.
One strategy he mentioned that I plan to implement in the next week is to read first thing in the morning. Usually, when I wake up, the first thing I do is go on my phone; if I replace this with reading at least a few pages of a book or a short article it would be much more productive and healthy.
If you are unable to allocate a section of your day solely to reading, find an opportunity to read even a page. For instance, travelling on the train is a prime opportunity to read.
I will practice these two strategies for the next two weeks.