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How to Cultivate a Lifetime Reading Habit
Falling in love with a book is like falling asleep, slowly and then all at once… If you are a book lover, you will definitely know this line is a booklover’s rendition of ‘The fault in our stars’. However, it holds true for most of us and the people who used to love reading and haven’t had the time or schedule to read books owing to busy life and times.
If you are trying to cultivate the habit of reading back into your life, we are here with a few tips that might help you.
Few Tips To Cultivate a Lifetime Reading Habit:
#1 - Set a Comfortable Time:
To begin and inculcate the habit of reading books it is important to designate a certain amount of time to it. Start with a small amount of 5-10 minutes before bedtime and it will gradually increase by itself as and when you gain interest in the book. When you designate a particular time to read, you train yourself to make it a daily habit. Over the period of time reading a book at a given time or before bedtime becomes a habit one can’t seem to shake off.
#2 - Make a List:
Making a list of the books you wish to read or have been highly recommended by people around you is a great way to begin reading books and inculcate a reading habit as well. When you make a list, you feel responsible towards having to tick off the books you have read and the peer pressure of having to answer ‘Did you read the book I recommended’ kicks in pretty early when others are aware of the fact that you have been wanting to read a book.
#3 - Reduce T.V / Internet Time:
Replacing a good book with some T.V or Internet time can help you shift focus towards a relaxed reading experience which is not possible if you have a television in front of you or have been surfing the internet whilst reading the book. It is also found that when you concentrate on small things like increasing your reading attention span, you automatically grasp more with time and also become a better listener.
#4 - Read Pre-loved Books:
Reading pre-loved books when you’re getting into the habit of reading is cost-efficient and sustainable. Moreover, when you read pre-loved books you may find the comfort of reading something that has been passed onto you. Getting into a pre-loved book is much easier than having to search for a new copy and make sure you handle it with lots of care owing to our new object instincts.
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#5 - Always Have a Book Handy:
When we are at the doctor’s clinic or just waiting for someone inside the car or at a café, having a book handy helps pass the time and also makes the mind accustomed to the fact that reading does not need a perfect atmosphere which leads to procrastination of our reading habits. All one needs is a book and their focus automatically shifts to the storyline of where they left off.
#6 - Find Your Why:
Finding your ‘why’ to cultivate a lifetime reading habit is important to associate your identity with the practice of being a regular reader. Understand why reading books is important for you, the gains you shall get in return for investing your time and money into books and the like. When you get an answer to such self-asked questions, you develop discipline and commitment towards what you are trying to achieve with respect to a daily reading habit.
We hope these tips help you in order to cultivate a lifetime reading habit. And don’t you worry about sourcing pre-loved books for this cause! Bookends is an online marketplace for buying and selling used books and pre-loved books with shipping all over the UAE. Discover our wide variety of second hand books at the most affordable prices.