There are people who love to read and consider it a habit, and then there are other people who read just because they have to. Finally, there is another type of people: those who want to make reading a habit, but simply can't. Well, here's a way to start making reading a habit of yours and to make yourself a true book enthusiast!
Steps
Step 1. Get a book
If you don't have any on hand, how do you think you can read? Try to find something to read. It can be anything, even newspapers, magazines, novels, etc. The important thing is that the book you choose should be suitable for your level. Don't choose a book that is too difficult for you, as it would just be a waste of time.
Step 2. Practice
Once you have found what to read, you can determine that you need to read for at least 15 minutes every day. During this time, you don't have to worry about anything but reading. After the 15 minutes have passed, you can put the book away and do something else. Practice every day. Make it a habit. Once you get used to it, you can increase your daily reading time to 20 or 30 minutes.
Step 3. Don't give up
If you can't reach the goal you set yourself the first time, don't be ashamed and don't beat yourself up! Remember, winners never give up! You just have to try and try again until you reach the goal.
Step 4. Don't put too much pressure on yourself
I am not kidding, if you are stressed while reading a book, stop reading in these conditions. Reading should be a pleasure, not a stress, so don't insist too much otherwise the desire to read will disappear forever, or even if you can read, the results will not be very positive.
Step 5. Before you start reading a book, take a look at the index to get an idea of what you will be talking about
In storybooks or novels, there is always a small description of the plot on the back cover. You can read it to get an idea of the contents of the book.
Step 6. Read a book review before deciding whether to read it or not
Advice
- Always remember that: a man who does not read books is no better than a man who cannot read them.
- A bad habit is like a comfortable bed - it's easy to give in, but hard to break down.
- Always be positive! Reading is fun if you think it is. Before starting a book, tell yourself: "Reading this book will be fun!"
- A good book makes reading enjoyable.
- Never give up.
- The more you read, the more it will become a habit.
- Know that: there is no alternative to reading.
- Those who read bad books are no different from those who don't read at all.
Warnings
- Never cancel the time you have scheduled for reading, not even for a day.
- Don't choose a book with too difficult a vocabulary.
- Don't put pressure on yourself.
- If you are starting to make reading a habit, don't try to go directly from 30 to 60 minutes of reading a day, as it will spoil the pleasure of reading and be tempted to give up.
