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.

1. Make it part of your routine
   → Read for 10–20 minutes every morning or before bed — like brushing your teeth, but for your brain.
2. Always carry a book
   → Whether it’s a physical book, eBook, or audiobook, having one on hand turns waiting time into reading time.
3. 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.
4. Create a cozy reading space
   → Make reading feel like self-care with your favorite blanket, drink, or playlist.
5. Replace some screen time
   → Swap 15 minutes of scrolling for a chapter — your attention span will thank you.
6. Try audiobooks
   → Listen while commuting, walking, cooking, or cleaning. It totally counts as reading.
7. Join a book club or reading group
   → A little community or accountability makes reading more social and fun.
8. Read what you love, not what you “should”
   → Literary fiction or spicy romance, graphic novels or memoirs — read what excites you.
9. Track your reads
   → Use an app like Goodreads, Fable,StoryGraph, or a cute journal to log your progress.
10. Make it a lifestyle, not a chore
    → Talk about books, decorate with them, match your outfit to a cover — be the main character.