How to Squeeze in Time to Read During Your Busy Days

Solopreneurs wear so many different hats. You juggle marketing campaigns, product creation, client recruiting, software updates, and more. You do it all and that has you wondering where on earth you’ll find time to squeeze in some reading to better your business.

But making time to read doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be easy if you follow these simple tips…

Read in the Mornings

If you already have a few morning routines that allow you to start the day feeling energized and enthusiastic, then add a new reading habit to the mix. But remember, you don’t have to devour an entire tome. You can start by reading one short chapter in the morning.

Sneak a Few Pages before Bed

If you’re more of a night owl, you might find it easier to read before bed. You won’t have the pressures and interruptions that most people experience during the day. Reading also helps you unwind so you might find that indulging in a few pages before bed also improves your sleep quality.

Keep a Book with You

Thanks to smart devices, it’s easier than ever to tote a huge library with you wherever you go. When you find yourself waiting in line at the grocery store or in a doctor’s office, skip the magazine rack and go for a book instead.

Choose Fascinating Books

Pick books you actually want to read, ones that excite and inspire you. Not only will you be more engrossed when you do read, you’ll also be on the lookout for pockets of time in your day when you can crack open a book.

Put Down the Book

You don’t have to finish every book you start. Maybe you find the author’s word choice irritating or their writing style boring. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to complete a book just because you started it. 

Some people find it helpful to have a minimum pages rule. For example, you may decide that if a book isn’t interesting to you, you can release it after thirty pages. How many pages you pick depends on your reading habits and personal preferences.

Set a Daily Goal

One of the best ways to create and stick-to a reading habit is to set a daily goal. This could be a certain number of pages or chapters read. If you don’t read a lot currently, start with a small goal like two pages a day.

Each week, you can challenge yourself to read an extra page. Keep doing this until you’re at a number that you find a number that’s fun to aim for and challenging to you.

Reading regularly is like having a gym membership. You’re not going to experience the amazing benefits unless you carve time out of your schedule and make it a priority.