How I Keep Reading Even If Chaos Surrounds My Life
A straightforward recipe has made my life as a reader productive despite everything else
Life is a crowd of commitments.
I am the father of two children. The older one is just over two years old, and the youngest is under five months old.
I am the husband of the extraordinary woman with whom I share the adventure with our two children.
I am the son of two elderly and distant parents who need my help and comfort.
I'm a technical writer from 9 to 5 and the Note Strategist you're reading about in this article.
Each role involves responsibilities that feed on my time and quickly exhaust it in a chaotic whirlwind of daily commitments. So, where do I find the time and concentration to read?
Does all this sound familiar to you?
You feel the need to read - to learn new skills, carry out projects, or enrich your knowledge - but does it seem impossible? My recipe could be helpful to you. It's 3-step and, for me, works:
- Stop unintentional content consumption
- Use the smartphone as the primary reading device
- Take smart notes