Reading Time: 1.4 min.
Reading is a pleasure that helps you enjoy the time during a flight, when traveling on the road, lounging by the pool, and much more. In addition, according to multiple studies, reading offers many benefits to the reader, such as preserving mental agility for longer, lowering the heart rate, reducing stress, and improving the quality of sleep.
Some studies suggest that literary fiction, in particular, helps develop empathy and critical thinking skills. To help you resume or improve your habit of reading, we present four strategies to read more.
Small steps for great results
The best way to form a habit is to start small. We recommend starting with a collection of short stories or magazines with long-form content. A great option to enjoy a brief but powerful reading is the stories of The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez.
Effort every day
If you don’t want to set a specific goal, like a chapter, 10, 30, or 100 pages per day, or books per month or year, the ideal is to spend at least 15 minutes a day to focus and enjoy the benefits of reading.
Try different formats
Few scents are as unique as the smell of a book. However, using different formats like e-books and audiobooks is the best way to increase the reading time. These formats allow you to interact with a book in a handy way and alongside other activities.
Don't be afraid to give up
One of the most common reasons people don’t read is because they left a book halfway through that they couldn’t finish. If a book doesn’t inspire you to turn from page to page, maybe it’s time to put it down and find something you enjoy more. That will be the best motivation to keep reading.
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