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One of my favourite pastimes is to read. I enjoy reading. It is the window to the world. I learn about cultures, people, history, places, art, beauty etc etc which I may never be able to reach just by travelling.
For me reading also contributes to the improvement of my mental capacity. Reading a good book is s like nourishing the brain with fresh water. It enhances memory, creativity, concentration, and focus -- all essential skills for success.
But how does one get into the habit of reading consistently and pro-actively and reading more. Here are 5 ways I find helpful.
1. Desire to Read
The desire to read is the biggest thing that will get you to actually do it, and that desire is dependent upon there being a book that you want to inhale. Keep a list of great books your friends or family recommend - either on paper, or online - so that you always have a good book on hand that you'd like to borrow or buy.
2. Set Aside Time
The best way to read more is to make the time to do so. If you can't set aside 30 minutes a day like my (retired) wife can, try setting aside 10 minutes during your commute. Something is always better than nothing.
3. Have a Goal
Read 20 pages a day. Or start small - 10 pages a day. With that you can accomplish 300 pages a month which is about a book. And guess what, by year end, you would have read 10 books. The key is consistency and take small steps. Think about the benefits - imagine how much wiser and learned you will be after reading 10 books.
4. Read Anywhere
The easiest time to read is the time we have some spare time - like waiting in a queue, commuting by public transport to work, or before you nod off. Although you may not be able to get a ton of reading in, every time you spent reading adds up eventually.
5. Read What Interests You
If you like novels, read novels. If you like non-fiction, read non-fiction. Enjoy you reading - that's the most important. If you read several pages of a book and you do not find it interesting, dump it. Start with another book. Look for a title that interests you.
Happy reading and enjoy the richness!
One of my favourite pastimes is to read. I enjoy reading. It is the window to the world. I learn about cultures, people, history, places, art, beauty etc etc which I may never be able to reach just by travelling.
For me reading also contributes to the improvement of my mental capacity. Reading a good book is s like nourishing the brain with fresh water. It enhances memory, creativity, concentration, and focus -- all essential skills for success.
But how does one get into the habit of reading consistently and pro-actively and reading more. Here are 5 ways I find helpful.
1. Desire to Read
The desire to read is the biggest thing that will get you to actually do it, and that desire is dependent upon there being a book that you want to inhale. Keep a list of great books your friends or family recommend - either on paper, or online - so that you always have a good book on hand that you'd like to borrow or buy.
2. Set Aside Time
The best way to read more is to make the time to do so. If you can't set aside 30 minutes a day like my (retired) wife can, try setting aside 10 minutes during your commute. Something is always better than nothing.
3. Have a Goal
Read 20 pages a day. Or start small - 10 pages a day. With that you can accomplish 300 pages a month which is about a book. And guess what, by year end, you would have read 10 books. The key is consistency and take small steps. Think about the benefits - imagine how much wiser and learned you will be after reading 10 books.
4. Read Anywhere
The easiest time to read is the time we have some spare time - like waiting in a queue, commuting by public transport to work, or before you nod off. Although you may not be able to get a ton of reading in, every time you spent reading adds up eventually.
5. Read What Interests You
If you like novels, read novels. If you like non-fiction, read non-fiction. Enjoy you reading - that's the most important. If you read several pages of a book and you do not find it interesting, dump it. Start with another book. Look for a title that interests you.
Happy reading and enjoy the richness!
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