One of the goals I’ve set for myself this year is to read more books. I say this to myself very often and sadly do not go through with it all the time. But since this is a goal worth striving for, I went searching for solutions to get myself motivated to read more and reach my goals.
It’s a new month and I intend to take this more seriously. If reading more books is what you desire, then I’m sure these 5 points will help you achieve your goal:
1. Keep Track of What You Want to Read
It’s one thing to have a goal to read more, its another to actually know what you want to read. Do you want to read motivational books, recipe books, how-to books or fiction books? Write it down and grow your collection of books. This way, you’d be prepared to increase your library and also in a proper frame of mind for reading.
2. Set Up A Space To Read
Pick a room free from loud distractions and set up your reading sanctuary. Find a comfortable chair in a well lit room or one outside in your quiet compound. Most important, don’t hide that book away in between reading sessions. Leave it out in the open to keep it at the top of your mind.
3. Make It Easy: Have it handy on your device.
Thanks to technology, you don’t always need to hold a ‘book’ in your hand to read a book. There are so many apps on your phone that occupy your time. Why not make reading just as handy. Apps like Pocket and Readability are only a couple that let you keep some e-books ready on your phone.
4. One Book At A Time
Don’t waste your time trying to multi-task between books. You may end up not completing any. My rule is that I should continue reading one book until I finish it, or decide to quit it entirely. Putting one book on hold to start another just crowds your to-do list.
5. Set A Specific Goal
Write down or have a mental note of how many books you want to read, how fast you want to read them and what format you want them in. This helps you keep track of your progress and brings you back on track when you derail.
So, do you have a reading goal this month/year? How do you plan to achieve it?
Please share.
4 Comments
RANDOLPH ROGERS
March 2, 2015 at 2:59 pmI read about 9 books a month. I buy most of my books from publishers. And when I’m through with them, it’s donated to the public library in NEW YORK. In California, I donated books to veterans. At times I send books home to various schools. Books does help to broker the mind between good and evil. Read with an open mind and digest all that you read. Happy reading xoxo
Sunday
March 2, 2015 at 11:28 pmReading is a passion I always crave for.My reading goal for 2015 is not streamlined. However, I intend to devour every motivational and productive piece that stumbles my path.:D
Pearl Agbaeze
March 3, 2015 at 8:28 amReading is my passion and I read at my leisure mostly , when am reading I don’t stop until the end ……I plan to read more books this year….
ephe
March 3, 2015 at 8:31 pmNice subject. Reading is my hobby as a researcher and I have come to understand that the easiest way I read amidst work etc. Is a chapter per day before I exchange it with my readers club. Nice one Steph