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[quote=Anonymous]I've had the same issue recently and I'm getting better at reading more, here's what helped me:

- Reading before bed instead of scrolling, and this was actually kind of hard to do! If I got bored or wanted to scroll then that was "proof" that it was time to sleep. If I couldn't sleep then I had to read. If I let myself scroll I would limit to 5 minutes and I wouldn't open things like instagram, it's designed to suck me in and waste my time.

- Acting like reading is a treat. It calms me down! I sleep better when I read! On weekends I'll leave my phone in another room, pour a glass of wine, and get cozy in my favorite place to read. That's the type of thing I do on vacation, why not do it at home? Same with reading in the bath. Associate it with relaxing. Sometimes I'll go to lunch by myself with a book.

- Now that the weather is better I'll leave my phone at home (I know not everyone is comfortable with that one) and take a book to the park. If a book is my only form of entertainment I'll use it.

- Agree with everyone suggesting "lighter" reads. I was reading some easier chick lit, now I'm starting to enjoy some heavier books. Build your way back up.

It's basically "self parenting" and a bit of just forcing it. [/quote]

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