7 easy ways to inculcate reading as a habit

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” –Truly quoted by Margaret Fuller Reading a whole book, 1000 pages or more! I know sometimes it's boring. But we also know how effective reading can be proved sometimes. A good book can make you travel seven wonders, without you being there. Yes , you don't always remember what you read but it doesn't means, the knowledge you gained is imprudent. We know habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts, so let's see some hacks to broaden you horizon.

1. Start with what you like:

The first thing to get started is to know where your interest is. But not always we are aware of what we want to do or read; no issues , starting with a news that can pace you up to read more. I know , news are not always a good medium to some of the people, you can switch to blogs, they are more relatable. Start with anything that you see as your hobby or either a bit of interest. For eg: if you like painting, just check out articles on different colour structure and art skills to improvize on it. This will get you started without getting drowsy in the middle of your reading.

2.Make a fixed place:

This is different from finding a quiet place, because not everyone can find a place where they can read, though it's important to read at peace like in library or without any interruptions, but that's not always the case. Instead you should mark some places at your home , library or garden and you should utilize that place just for reading and not for anything else. So whenever you go to your fixed place you will remember to read,don't sit there browsing or scrolling your social media, just be discipline and utilize that place and time just for reading. At start you might find it difficult, but as soon as you develop a habit, it becomes easy and you will settle into a routine of reading.

3. Take baby steps:

Humans tend to mark their goals beyond their potential, so limit yourself and start small. Don't go on and set goals for 20 pages a day, set 5 mins everyday, don't even go by one page a day if you want to develop a habit. As time plays an important factor , when we set our task according to our time, we are more likely to achieve it, else we keep on neglecting , thinking it's just one page ,can read it later. And that later never comes, so maybe start your day with reading for 5 mins or at the end of the day.

4.Good resources:

A good reading habit requires a good resource to start with. It is significantly important for you to take into consideration from where you are reading. The topic you want to read , you should search the best possible way and find the succinct material. Exploring is the biggest key here, as when you try to hunt down a good content on the web , you're more likely to read all that comes into the picture, and in the process of finding you might end up reading more and more.

5. Keeping track:

We don't always remember everything we read, so keeping track of the information might give you more insight and will ping you up to traverse more. You should maintain a diary or a log where you can mark some interesting line, quotes or vocab which will help you later. This will not only improve your reading skills but also writing skills, as when we tend to mark down we keep making a story out of it when we think deeper and generates innovative ideas. This makes a plus point to experience the beautiful journey and have the best of both worlds.

6. Find bookaholic:

Willingness to do something from within is a good way, as we know we are known by our circle of friends we hangout with, finding a buddy who is a passive reader is a great start. You don't have to particularly find them , you can keep exploring and talking about your books and eventually you stumble upon a person who shares the same interest. Even if you don't find a person in your circle, you can always join an online community where you read online books. They foster you to read more, recommendations are mentioned on basis of your interest and you can use forums to connect with people and diversify yourself. This will help you to achieve your goals concretely. As when you discuss somethings you are not just sharing knowledge ,you are gaining from them too. As everyone hold's their share of thoughts and opinion , where it will make you think in a different perspective , you might have not thought of. So to break off from your comfort zone , you need to have a reading buddy who can assist you.

7. Book bucket:

We all make a travel or goal bucketlist in life to achieve it. But have you ever thought of how you will achieve that? you have to check the places or read about their picturesque aspects. Taking into accountability and having a plan might help you cultivate this habit soon. Start by a particular genre , say love stories , obviously they are compelling and relatable to most of the people , go on reading few books on that genre and slowly switch to another genre, say mystery / thriller which gives you a different approach to think and will change your prospect. This helps us to variate our knowledge and develop interest. Then make a list of books you want to read after switching to some books and reading various aspects. This will help you find your interest and you would look forward for reading that particular types that whet's you!