How to Find Time to Read: 12 Practical Strategies for Busy People | Chapterly Blog
How to Find Time to Read: 12 Practical Strategies for Busy People Quick Answer: Most "busy" people have an average of 3+ hours of phone time and 4+ hours of TV time per day — the time exists, the allocation is the problem. The strategies that actually add reading minutes back: (1) keep a book in every common waiting spot (kitchen, bathroom, car, bag), (2) replace 20 minutes of social-media doomscroll with the Kindle app, (3) audiobooks during commute, walks, and chores, (4) protect a non-negotiable 15-minute window before bed instead of TV, and (5) read on weekend mornings before phones turn on. Reading 30 minutes a day equals about 25 books a year — the gap is rarely time, it is friction. Use a habit system to make the choice automatic. The most common reason people give for not reading more is lack of time. But consider this: the average American spends over three hours per day on their phone and over four hours watching television. Time exists. The challenge is not finding time but choosing to allocate it differently. This is not a guilt trip. Modern life is genuinely demanding, and after a long day of work, family...