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We have a lot to read but time is limited. Many people find it difficult to find time to read because of work, study and care for their children. Besides, the constantly changing information in modern life makes reading more difficult. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to read more like finding the reading material you like; find a quiet place, have a separate space; Set aside time to "read", turn off your phone and focus on the present.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Encourage yourself to read

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   Find reading material that interests you. The best way to read more is to get yourself interested in reading and to do so, you need to enjoy the content in the reading material.
   • Discover. Open the books you see and read the introduction. You can move on to the page and read the first few lines. Find a topic that pique your curiosity and try it out.
   • If you are really curious about that topic and can't take your eyes off, it will be very difficult for you to stop flipping through the next pages of the book. Reading is a mind-expanding habit, but it's also fun and enjoyable.

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   Consider receiving information. You read for yourself to absorb new information and ideas: So what do you want to learn about?
   • Read books with practical knowledge of history, politics, science, economics. This is a good way for yourself to think more deeply about the system and patterns that are operating globally. Read a variety of fields or choose a topic that interests you and delve into your research.
   • Choose classical literature like the works of Shakespeare, Hemingway or Kerouac. Books belonging to the "literature" group often show the life of mankind. Read about triumphs and tragedies, joys and sorrows, subtle details and sweeping facts to gain a better insight into your own situation.
   • Reading news: you can follow the news of local newspapers or read information on online newspapers. Articles range from short to in-depth information and help you with great information to build interesting conversations. Stay informed about current events and keep up with the world roundabout.
   • Read stories in "genres" such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, vampires. The genre of unrealistic stories will enrich your imagination with excitement and mystery or help you get rid of the tangled reality in everyday life.
   • Read poetry; philosophy; Journal; stories written by fans; wikiHow articles or anything else that sparkes your imagination and immerses you in it.

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   Ask friends and relatives to recommend books. Ask people about a book they find deeply meaningful or well-written.
   • You will discover a few books or articles while you converse - don't be afraid to ask questions. If a book is mentioned during conversation, it might be interesting.
   • Don't be afraid to borrow books. Your relationships are an extensive library to borrow books that are right for you. When you encounter a book on someone's bookshelf, start a conversation about that book and exchange your interests. If the conversation goes well, you can ask for a book.
   • Choose a book from an online list like "Great Books of the 20th Century" or "Classic Books Everyone Should Read". This type of list is often subjective, but will introduce you to good books with a variety of genres. Your job is to choose the book you like.

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   Browse the bookshelves of the library or bookstore. When you have time, go to the bookstore or library in the city. Go through the shelves, choosing a book that attracts your attention to borrow to read at home.
   • Don't be afraid to become awkward with large volumes of books. If you find a book that interests you, take it off the shelf and take a quick look. Libraries and bookstores will give you a safe space to explore and develop a hobby of reading.
   • In the US, you can apply for a library card for free. You don't need a pass to enter the library, but it will help you borrow books home. Find librarians at the checkout counter - usually they'll sit in the middle of the library, and sign up for a pass.

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   Join the book club. Even though participation is voluntary, the book club will give you the environment to develop a disciplined reading habit.
   • The activities in the club will make you read more and think more deeply about the book because you can talk with friends in the group.
   • Join an online book club. This is an inexpensive and completely comfortable way to share your thoughts on books. You can read as much or as little as you like, but you still have to read to a certain extent to keep up with the team members.
   • If you can't find a book club, you can start your own. Talk to friends or family members who have a habit of reading. If they also read the same genre of books as you, such as science fiction or philosophy, you can ask them to read the same book together and discuss it.
   • Note that while the book club will give you the environment to get into the habit of reading, you may have to read a book you don't like if everyone on the group chooses to do so. However, you will have a new perspective when you have to read a book you don't like.

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   List up to read. Write down 5 or 10 books that you really want to read. Stick the list on the wall and cross out the titles after you have read them.
   • Commit to finished reading the list by a specific date. While you may not be able to meet the deadlines on time, it also motivates you to start reading.
   • If you give yourself an "exercise" - having to read these books by a certain date, it will be easier to finish. Reward yourself after reading a book, such as: a good meal, give yourself a gift you always wanted, or buy a new book. This will encourage you to read more, even though it's a reward for yourself.
   • Try a reading tracking app like ReadMore (http://readmoreapp.com/) that helps you stay informed and viewed at any time.
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Part 2 of 2: Make time for reading

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   Set aside a time set aside for reading. You will do nothing during that time and just read. Leverage your reading habits: force yourself to read during a specific time of the day.
   • Read on the bus to work, read during a meal, read in the bathroom, read before bed. Read whenever you have 10 minutes of free time and you will gradually develop a habit of reading.
   • Read a certain number of pages at the start of the day - say 10-20 pages per morning. Read books as soon as you wake up or flick through the pages while enjoying your morning coffee. Let reading be the first thing you do of the day, before life's troubles and troubles take over.
   • Read before going to bed. You may not want to take in additional expert or complicated information before bed, but try to relax your mind with sleep pre-sleep stories. This is a great way to form a reading habit.
   • Try to read at least 30 minutes at a time. Get so caught up in the pages of the book that you don't even think about anything else. If you have to go somewhere, you can schedule a timer, but avoid checking your phone. The goal is to achieve immersion in pages of the book.

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   Focus on the present. You focus only on the present moment and the text on the page.
   • Sit in a comfortable place where you won't be stuck while reading. Let go of all past and future thoughts and try not to think about your work. You will have time to do other things and still be able to get what you need to do, but for now you're just reading.
   • Turn off the phone ring or turn off the phone. If you need to go somewhere, you can set a timer so you don't need to check your phone.
   • Before reading, complete things that might distract you while reading. Such as taking care of pets, answering emails, cleaning trash and organizing things. Organizing things out of the box is a way to help organize your thoughts.

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   Read books in a quiet place. Choosing to read in a place where there are no people, cars, distractions and noise will easily get caught up in the book's content.
   • Read books in the park, library or quiet room. You can also read it at home or at the coffee shop. Choose a place that makes you forget the outside world.
   • Turn off the TV and web browser. Pull yourself away from outside information to immerse yourself in the book you're reading.
   • If you cannot find a quiet place, wear headphones to avoid outside noise. Listen to soft music at low volume. You can try audio creation websites like Rainymood (http://www.rainymood.com/) or Simply Noise (http://simplynoise.com/).

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   Create a habit of reading. The more you read, the easier it will be for you to form a habit.
   • Force yourself to read every day of the week, even if you only read 20 minutes a day. Once you've read every day of the week, make a commitment to reading every day for the entire month. Gradually increase the number of pages to read each time.
   • Start with a small amount; Don't scare yourself with the big goal in the first place so you don't procrastinate. Read something you know that can be easily done and determined to accomplish. Build confidence and gradually increase your reading level into more complex books.
   • Try breaking the reading into small chunks, such as completing one chapter at a time or reading to the next break. If you are reading a thrilling story then it is possible to stop reading when the main character goes to sleep at night. Immerse yourself in the story.

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   Try reading an e-book. You can read the e-books on your Kindle device or download them directly to your phone or computer.
   • E-books come in handy if you don't want to have to carry a heavy book. Instead, you can carry a large and diverse library with just a pocket-sized device to read whenever you have time and continue reading what you stopped before.
   • Try the Project Gutenberg website, which offers thousands of free e-books.

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   Try using a quick reading app. This kind of app helps you read faster by preventing word recitation - the act of reading something silently in your head while reading something and sending the word into your brain at fast reading speed.
   • Average human reading speed is usually 200 words per minute. The fast reading app allows you to adjust the reading speed per minute in an ascending direction from very slow (less than 100 words per minute) to extremely fast (around 1000 words per minute).
   • Currently, this application is numerous and often free to use. Try Spritz (http://www.spritzinc.com/) or Spreeder (http://www.spreeder.com/).
   • Note, however, that the faster you read, the more difficult it will be to retain information. This is why we often read at a natural speed. The quick reader app is suitable for you to quickly glance through large sources of information but will not aid in reading comprehension.
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