A 10 Step guide to prioritizing reading in your life
We get it , life is busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, finding time to read can feel impossible. And as a bookish girl reading should be a part of your daily routine.
If you’re finding it hard to make reading a habit, here are 10 simple steps to help you prioritize it every day.
- Make it part of your routine
→ Read for 10–20 minutes every morning or before bed — like brushing your teeth, but for your brain. - Always carry a book
→ Whether it’s a physical book, eBook, or audiobook, having one on hand turns waiting time into reading time. - Set a reading goal — but make it fun
→ Whether it’s 1 book a month or 10 pages a day, keep it light and motivating, not stressful. - Create a cozy reading space
→ Make reading feel like self-care with your favorite blanket, drink, or playlist. - Replace some screen time
→ Swap 15 minutes of scrolling for a chapter — your attention span will thank you. - Try audiobooks
→ Listen while commuting, walking, cooking, or cleaning. It totally counts as reading. - Join a book club or reading group
→ A little community or accountability makes reading more social and fun. - Read what you love, not what you “should”
→ Literary fiction or spicy romance, graphic novels or memoirs — read what excites you. - Track your reads
→ Use an app like Goodreads, Fable,StoryGraph, or a cute journal to log your progress. - Make it a lifestyle, not a chore
→ Talk about books, decorate with them, match your outfit to a cover — be the main character.
