How to fit in more reading
We often struggle to find time to read. That's why we need to start small.
- Read five pages of a book that interests you every day. When you are comfortable with five pages, try ten, then twenty.
- The book should interest you. Reading a book of your choice makes the activity a pleasure to look forward to.
- It helps to keep the book, audiobook app, or e-reader on you. Then, when you have some downtime, you can read instead of playing a smartphone game.
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