Read it Now

Most of us like to read but often we find ourselves boring in between unless you are a voracious reader. Consequently, many of us struggled with finishing books and even more difficult when they are thicker than our wrist. And start feeling that our joy of reading is fading away as it drags us on and the destination never appears.

Books, undoubtedly increases knowledge, focus and your way of seeing the world. It also gives something interesting to talk when you’re discussing around. In short books elevates you in both personal and professional lives. But the problem arises when we are not able to consume the stuffs that are placed in front of us. If you find reading is boring but want to get over this, fortunately there are ways that will definitely helps you to become good reader without breaking your head over them. Embrace this tips and you will be able to accomplish a goal of reading more books.

1. Reading is not task

Don’t keep this mind that Reading is a task and you’ve been assigned to this. It will fade up your interest. Instead, think about the book and content it has. Everytime you pick a book, think that this author knows something more than I do. The mind will automatically be curious to know that and it will create an interest throughout your reading.

2. Slowly and steady

While reading a thick or even a moderate size book, we literally rush to finish it in couple of days or week. You are not participated in a race. Reading is not a short target but long one. Reading slowly and making progress each day not only helps you in finishing the book but gives you more time to appreciate and understand the efforts that author has put in her/his work. So don’t despair, keep going.

3. Reading at same time everyday

As per the research, doing same thing at same time everyday, helps to maintain consistency. That’s why reading at same time everyday helps you to maintain continuity. This has been proven highly effective in overcoming your laziness. Day by day it will improvise your reading habit.

4. Read Multiple books at same time

This strategy may not be work for everyone but if your try and it does, it can actually help you read more book over a long span of time. It’s a challenging and there are chances of getting mixed with the content. In this case you need to pick your genre correctly. Like if you are reading a fiction novel then along with it go for the biographies with some self help stuffs. Biographies and philosophy could be a great combination. This way you can switch from one book to another depending on the frame of mind that your are in that best accommodates it.

5. Use of technology

Reading becomes much more easier than it was before. You don’t need to keep that thick block of oxford dictionary with you. Digital dictionary has a made you easier way to grasp the things. Yes, nothing beats the smell and texture of actual book in your hand. Print format is more comprehensive compared to digital screen. But, sometimes carrying a book around isn’t convenient. Today you can read on tabs, kindle, smartphones as ebook with a several features, also a audiobook will provide a good option.

6. Share what you read

This will help you to make yourself feel constructive. Sharing or passing a knowledge and insights you get from each reading will help inspire someone. Subsequently you can have updates on your graspings. Also you will get more recommendations from other sides too.

7. Buy books that on sale

If you are on frugal, checkout the books that are on sale and buy there. It will be effective way to build your small library. There are so many ecommerce stores that launches book sales, keep looking into it and grow your stack of books. Once they are into your collection, you are gonna read it now or later!

8. Take a notes

While reading any book, always keep your notes diary alongside. Note down the points that you found interesting, make a summary or review or conclusions of the book that you finished. This will be your short note pn that particular. It will help to check your learning as well as the progress you made!

Despite all of this, if there’s no interest on your side to read the book nothing will work. If you have genuine interest then only this habits and techniques can be inculcated. Don’t think too much, grab your copy and start reading and elevate yourself!