How to Read More | Build a Reading Habit That Actually Sticks
You’ve seen the TBR challenges and “I read 100 books this year” posts. But does speed-reading through your Goodreads goal actually change you?
This is how I navigate a realistic week of reading through baby naps, bookstore trips, and quiet bedtime routines included. Here's how to build a reading habit that doesn’t just check off boxes.
– Why reading slower (and less) is sometimes better
– How to create rituals around your reading time
– How to annotate and reflect for deeper impact
– How to pick books with purpose
– Simple ways to add reading into your everyday life
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:28 Why speed isn’t the goal
01:10 What a transformational reading habit looks like
02:05 Tip 1: Stop reading like it’s a race
03:30 Tip 2: Create a reading ritual
05:00 Tip 3: Interact with your books (annotate, reflect, journal)
06:00 Tip 4: Pick books with intention—not just trends
06:45 Tip 5: Bedtime reading & Sunday reset
07:30 Wrap-up: build a habit that anchors you
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