5 Helpful Ways To Include Reading In Your Busy Schedule
Reading is a gift to yourself today which could one day be a gift to the world if you put the appropriate strategies in place to ensure that it becomes a daily priority.
With this in mind here are some options you may like to consider incorporating to help you prioritise reading in your busy schedule.
HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE
Having someone in your life that you can trust with the responsibility of asking you about what you have been reading is a helpful motivator for some readers. Give people permission to ask you on a daily basis what you have been reading and how it has inspired you. You will find that once you have formed the habit of reading, the frequency of having others ask you about your reading can be reduced dramatically.
POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media and screen time in general is often detrimental to time management and overall productivity. However, if there is one positive I have found with social media it is the learning that takes place when people post highly engaging content that generates healthy dialogue among their network. When you commit to reading and sharing what you have been learning on the various social platforms, people will start to look forward to what you have to add to the conversation. In addition, your status as a thought leader will continue to grow as others benefit from the knowledge they glean from the insights that you share. It will also have the two fold effect of encouraging others to put their device down and dedicate some time to reading themselves.
LEAVE BOOKS AROUND THE HOUSE
Having books in strategic locations around the house can provide helpful visual reminders that reading is a priority. The visual reminder of the book on the table may just plant the seed you need to remind you to pick up where you left off with your favourite book.
COMBINE READING WITH EXERCISE
Riding a stationary exercise bike is a fantastic way to keep fit and healthy. When you next go to your local gym, instead of being mesmerised by technology while you exercise, I would recommend that you mix things up by bringing some reading material with you. This does not always need to be a heavy read, as this could be an excellent opportunity to read for pleasure and lighter fiction books may well be the perfect choice in this situation. Combining exercise and reading is a helpful way to ensure your physical fitness is not neglected and your mind is stimulated.
READ OUTSIDE
Alfresco reading is a very popular approach particularly when the climate is suitable to do so. There is something refreshing for the soul when you sit in a quiet spot outside and turn the pages and immerse yourself in your favourite book. Obviously, if you do decide to read alfresco, ensuring you are hydrated and have the appropriate sun protection will ensure the quality of the experience will be maximised.
Like forming any habit, you will need to find a method that works for you and give it time to become a natural part of your daily routine.
What do you do to make time for reading in your busy schedule?
