Many people want to read more and do not know where to start. The answer is usually to make it smaller and easier.
Pick something you want to read
Choose a book you are curious about, not one you think you should read. If you are not enjoying it after a reasonable try, stop and pick another.
Set a tiny goal
Ten pages or ten minutes a day is enough to begin. Small targets are easier to hit, and you will often read more once you start.
Attach it to a routine
Read after dinner, on your commute or before bed. Linking it to something you already do helps it become automatic.
Keep a book within reach
Leave a book by your chair, in your bag or on your phone. Idle moments are easier to fill when a book is close.
Reduce distractions
Put your phone in another room, or switch on a do-not-disturb mode. Even short sessions are better without interruptions.
Use libraries
Libraries are a low-cost way to try many books. Borrowing also creates a gentle deadline.
Track lightly
A simple list of what you have finished can be satisfying. Do not turn it into a pressure to hit a number.
