How can I get myself into the reading habit?

Question

How can I get myself into the reading habit?

Answer 1

if you mean novels, target ones with sequels because it means they are good enough to continue. just read before you go to bed or when you are bored. i like reading on my bed. if you mean studying, well just.......i have no idea.

Answer 2

I always bring a book to school and read during class. You might not want to read while the teacher is lecturing, but if there is time after a quiz or test or just a dull moment in class, you can pull out a book. A couple of minutes every week might not seem like a lot, but doing it in every class can add up. I read on the bus sometimes, as well, but have bouts of carsickness. If you don't have a lot of free time, it's difficult, but it's so incredibly vital to coming off intelligent/bullshitting your way through various scenarios. It's gotten me through three years of high school with alright grades. The skills you get through reading are applicable in so many different scenarios; it's ridiculous, almost. Just section out twenty minutes a day when you get home. Sometimes you'll be so into something, you'll forget you're reading.

Answer 3

read good books and you'll just want to.



but....force yourself to or else you'll regret it later.



Read...read....read as much as possible.

Answer 4

Follow the 80/20 rule, which means eating clean 80 percent of the time and indulging a little 20 percent almost daily.

Answer 5

When nature calls, use a bathroom on a different floor to make you use the stairs.

Answer 6

Take time once a few days to plan out and go shopping for meals and snacks so you are prepared whenever hunger strikes.

Answer 7

LOOK IT'S HARRY POTTER! :D



































LMAO!! Sorry, Miss Jade :) Had to do that :) Just make yourself believe (That planet earth turns sloooooooooooooooooowly! :D) that reading is fun! And it is! (Try reading Hunger Games to get you into it! AMAAAAAAAAZINGGG! :))



You have a GREAT day, and I hope to see you n the rebellion! (What? Who? There's a rebellion? o.O....;DDD)

Answer 8

It really does depend on your interests. I personally read lots of fiction. If I really like a story, I look for sequels, commentaries, other works by that author, or other books in that genre. If there has ever been any book or movie you liked, look for a book. Once you have found a book you truly enjoy, it won't be very hard to fit it in. Don't worry about whether the subject material is below or above your "level", whatever you think that is. Reading levels are just limits. Don't worry about it being educational (you would be surprised what you can learn from the most mindless of books). Just read in your spare time; on a bus, waiting on someone to come home or for a class to start, waiting on cooking. Any time can make good reading time if you want it to.

Answer 9

read before bedtime, it makes you tired and find something you like

Answer 10

Start by getting books on topics you really like and force yourself to read at least 15 minutes a day, then it'll be a habit and you can venture into different novels. Usually when I begin a book I get so wrapped up in the story that I can't put it down.

Answer 11

Just find books that really interest you, and you'll be so wrapped into them that you won't be able to put them down. but also... try reading... in the bathroom! LOL I'm serious. Toilet..tub... whatever man, just read in there. it's peaceful.



also...read while you eat.



if you can manage the task of walking and reading then you'll be good with that too. - if you're a texter who walks and texts, that'd be easier but you've got to be a master at it and be alert at the same time or else problems could arise. like death. okay never mind. ***not recommended.***



what else do you do in your daily schedule so we can help you fit it in? just map it all out.

Answer 12

Well first off, you can't force yourself to enjoy reading. It comes naturally. But you can help find your inner reader by determining YOUR genre of books. Your age definitely matters in this case, because it's not likely a teenage girl will enjoy a book such as "D-Day" by Antony Beevor(WW2 occurence when Allied forces invaded France on Normandy, etc. etc.) or The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein(child's book about a tree who gives this little boy anything on her that he may need etc. etc.). And maybe some teen girls do enjoy either of those. D-Day would be more geared toward a history buff out of college or retired, and The Giving Tree might be more for six year olds or so.



Check out barnesandnoble.com . They have many book choices.



Or:

see what kinds of movies you like:

Romance, Horror, Non-fiction, Comedy, Documentary, Action, Adventure, Animated, etc.

And try a shorter book in that genre. But trust me; if it is a good book, length won't matter at all! I remember one book I read that was about 800 pages, and I was so upset that it was over! I wanted it to be longer because it was so good!



Also, we don't really know your daily schedule, so we couldn't really help you there. But, if you are a school student, finish up homework in a class, and bring your book in there to read in your free time. Working? Read before you go to bed. When I was younger, my parents would always come into my room and take the book off my face so I wouldn't suffocate while I slept! I fall asleep reading, and I read in the mornings! If you don't drive to school/work and don't get carsick, read then! Set a goal for yourself: aim for maybe a chapter a night, or a chapter a week, or even five chapters a night. It all depends on how busy you are.



If you tell me more about you : age range, preferred movie type, schedule, etc. and e-mail me, I'd be happy to try and help you find a book! But if you prefer not, check out barnes and noble (store), and scan the shelves. If a book has an attractive/appealing cover, pick it up and read the back. If it sounds interesting, write down the name and first see if you can borrow it at a library or if a friend owns it just in case you end up not liking it. If you do enjoy it and would want to read it again, go ahead and buy it! Barnes and Noble or Borders will soon be your best friend!

Answer 13

You could set aside at least 30 minutes each evening to read, if possible. I do a good deal of my reading at night; I love to get in my bed at night, turn on my reading lamp, and read for 30 minutes or an hour or even longer.



Also, whenever you are a passenger on a drive or something of the sort, take out a book and read. For example, I take the public bus to my college classes, and I love to read during the bus ride. So, if you ever take the bus or are being driven to school, take that time to read. Also, if you are ever on a road trip/long drive, I find reading a very enjoyable way to pass time on long trips (when I'm not the one driving, of course).



You could also pick a certain time of the day when you are usually least busy and make yourself take just 30 minutes for yourself to read. Be it at 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 8 pm, whenever -- if there is a certain time of day when you are able to set aside time for yourself to read, then tell yourself that that is your 30 minutes of rest and reading.



And, someone earlier made a good point -- be sure that you find a book that you enjoy. If you force yourself to read a book you don't like, then you won't want to read in the first place. So, start by figuring out what type of books you like, find some authors you enjoy, and go from there. When you find books you really enjoy, you'll make time for reading...



Best wishes!

Answer 14

The first thing you have is the desire to read, that is the most important ingredient. Next you need to find a book or subject that you find interesting. Read a little each day. You always have time to read. My wife read Pride and Prejudice and loved it. She was always making time to read that, but now that she has finished it, she has no time to read. Did her schedule change? No, she just needs to find another good book.

Reading is entertainment. enjoy it.

Answer 15

I would prefer to be in the mood before I started reading, but I don't absolutely have to be. When I am not in the mood, I can still start reading and it is very much in my interests to do so.

Answer 16

Add fiber-rich green vegetables, avocado, and berries to your smoothie to satiate hunger all day.

Answer 17

Don't just endure there! Do squats while scrubbing your teeth, calf raises though standing in line, or lunges while chatting within the phone.

Answer 18

When nature calls, use a bathroom on a different floor to generate you use the stairs.

Answer 19

Keep weights in the living room so that you can do some reps while watching television.

Answer 20

Vitamin C is vital to helps the body alter fat into energy

Answer 21

Find something that interests you.