Reading is FUN-damental. The steps we take today to improve our minds and willpower will repay us a hundredfold over the course of generations.
Find a book...
Start with what your interests are
Pick a genre
Ask for recommendations from like-minded people
Set Realistic Goals
Start with realistic, easy, manageable goals
Aim for 15-30 minutes a day
Gradually increase your reading time
Add/ create a wish list/log
Create a reading space
Dedicate a comfortable and inviting space where you can relax without distractions
Include calming things like your favorite candles, good lighting, and a comfortable chair or cushion
Indulge in your favorite coffee or tea
Visit local libraries and bookstores
Participate in a book club or reading group
Make what you love (READING) a social activity
Set aside reading time
Make reading a part of your daily routine
Set aside specific reading, to help form a habit
Prioritize reading over TV/ social media time
Enjoy what you read
Don’t force yourself to finish a book that you’re not enjoying
It's okay to choose something else
Give yourself permission to start anew
Explore different formats
Besides traditional books consider audio books or even e-books, they can be easier to access with today’s technologies.
Set a good example
Reading in the presence of others can and will encourage others to follow
It will help develop a love for reading within someone else like small children and young adults
Challenge yourself
Discover new interest by stepping out of your comfort zone
Try a new genre, author, or subject
Keep a reading journal
Jot down your favorite quotes, reflections, or just your favorite part in a good book
You will want to share.. don’t hold back, it's ok to disclose your love for reading
Sharing your enthusiasm can be contagious
Be patient
Developing a love for reading takes time, don’t rush the process
Enjoy and take pride in having a (me time) routine while indulging in a good book
Relax, relate, and release, reading is a personal journey
Find joy, find imagination, find love
Theresa Elizabeth is a self-published author with many books under her belt.
She loves to write stories about strong women and their passions and how they navigate through the current world. Aptly known as the Cliffhanger Queen and the Author of Urban Beach Reads. You can find her books on Amazon for Kindle or her website at www.TheresaElizabeth.org.