It is 2024 and you have decided that this is the year you are going to read more books. The number of books you are planning to read, as long as it is greater than one, is only part of reaching your reading goal. Once the book number goal is determined the reader must create a routine to accomplish the task. Routines are habits put in place to help reach a desired outcome. Below are tips to create a reading routine that works.
Decide your why
Understanding why something is or must happen is a motivational force that helps you accomplish tasks when you don’t want to. We often wake up and honestly don’t want to go to work but want to take a trip or pay the mortgage so we go despite our feelings. Understanding why you want to read X amount of books or 1 book a month will motivate you.
Select how you will consume your reading
40years ago determining how you were going to consume your books wouldn’t be a question. You would read them but now there are several ways to consume literature. Step two in how to create a reading routine is to figure out how you are going to read. Physical books are a great way to read however you may find the ebooks and eReader are more convenient. EReaders also give you access to your library in one small device. Audiobooks are growing in popularity and work well for those who have to drive long distances. Having multiple ways to consume your reading will help you stick to your reading routine.
Plan when you are going to read
It has been said if you fail to plan then you plan to fail. I believe this 100 percent and that is why the third step to creating your reading routine is plan. It is one thing to know that you want to read and another to make time to read. Decide where you have time in your day to get reading done. You may have time on your commute for audiobooks. Possibly you have time on your lunch break or before bed. Track your time and discover when you are going to read.
Once you have carefully implemented these steps you will begin the process of cultivating a reading routine. When your routine is established you can use habit trackers or checklists to help you maintain your routine.
I hope that this article was helpful and that this year is your best reading year. If you enjoy reading subscribe I post new content every Monday.