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 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 obligations, and responsibilities, the last thing you may want is another activity that requires effort. The strategies below are designed to work with your existing life rather than demanding you restructure everything. Strategy 1: Read First Thing in the Morning Your morning, before email, news, and social media have claimed your attention, is often the highest quality reading time available. Even fifteen minutes of reading before checking your phone creates a meaningful dent in any book. The key is making the book more accessible than your phone. Place your book on top of your phone at night. When you reach for the phone in the morning, you grab the book first. This physical barrier is surprisingly effective at redirecting the...