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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read much since having kids and having to juggle a busy job, chores, etc. I find it much easier to zone out watching TV or look at my phone when I have some free time. I also find that it takes time to really get into a book, and I might have quit before I get to the point where I'm actually excited to read it or can't put it down. What are your tips for setting aside time to read for someone whose time is limited? Do you try to always read at certain times in the day (e.g. before bed)? How long do you read for? I just want to make it a good habit. Just getting through a book every month or 2 would be great. [/quote]
I’m a semi-competitive person so reading challenges helped me resume daily reading after a rough stretch of single parenting and working 60-70 hour weeks broke a life-long habit of reading before bed. First, I did the Goodreads yearly book challenge and increased my challenge number by 5 books a year. Then I started doing the local library’s adult summer reading challenge.

I found it was easier for me to wake up early and read for 20 minutes than to stay up reading. I also started reading on my phone.[/quote]

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