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Week 2 - Let's Meet Those Goals
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For those interested in the Take It or Leave Challenge of finishing a book in one day, I came across this list that might be helpful:https://getpocket.com/explore/item/20...
Below are some tips and tricks to help you read more!
1. Always carry a book with you. One of the easiest ways to get more reading done is to always be prepared by having a book on hand. Standing in a long line at the grocery store? Have to go to the DMV? Caught at the Great Bridge? Waiting for the kids’ practice to be done? Whip out that book! It’s amazing what those little pockets of time do. Ebooks are also a great way to ensure you always have a book with you. Whether it’s an ereader or an app on your phone, they tend to be lighter and easier to carry.
2. Listen. Do you have a long commute? Do a lot of cleaning/cooking? Like to exercise? Try audiobooks! Audiobooks are a perfect way to get in reading time while also accomplishing other tasks. If you’re afraid of missing information while listening, try a reread with an audiobook of a book you’ve read previously.
3. Don’t be afraid to DNF. DNF (short for “Did Not Finish”) can be tough for many of us. I’m a completionist- once I start a book, I feel guilty if I give up on it. But there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! If you’re just not feeling a book, set it aside and move on. Life is too short to read books you either aren’t in the mood for or dislike.
4. Be conscious of your time. We all do it. We’re heading to bed and to unwind, we scroll aimlessly through the internet. Why not use that time to read instead? Set aside 10, 15, 20, or whatever minute count you want before bed to read. Also evaluate how you use your time during the rest of the day. When do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling and can you be reading instead?
5. Size matters not. I know. We all want to be able to say we read 52 600+ page tomes in a year. And that is a worthy goal. But when it comes to reading, size matters not. Read that novella. Jump into a graphic novel. Don’t think that the only books that count have to meet a certain page count (unless that’s a personal goal you’ve set, in which case, carry on!).
6. Read multiple books. I’ve seen this one around on the sites and it also works for me- have multiple books going at once. Why? Because if tonight you suddenly don’t feel like reading that epic fantasy you were loving, you can indulge in the cute romance without feeling guilty. It helps keep you from being bored and ending up in a slump. This one doesn’t work for everyone, though. Some of us are one book at a time kind of people and that’s perfectly fine.
Do you have a helpful tip or trick for reading more? Share in the comments any that you’ve found helpful!