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This is embarrassing, but I've struggled to consistently read my whole life. I enjoy reading, I majored in English, and I love to study literature and write. I would start a book, lose interest, and never finish. 

I now have a strong desire to learn more through reading but still have the same struggles. 

I received my advice from my dad about this because he's an avid reader. He and I are both goal-oriented people, so he gave me a suggestion on how he reads so much! I don't claim to be an expert, but I have stayed on track and even gotten ahead with this advice! Plus, I've made it into a printable for you! 😌

Good advice from Dad

Choose your book, divide the number of pages to read in one month (two months if it's a bigger book, but I wouldn't suggest a bigger book if this isn't a habit yet), and follow your plan! Start with just one book, then add two books. Since you've chopped that book up into small chunks, you'll read one book for 10 minutes then switch to another for 10 minutes INSTEAD of reading one book for 20-30 minutes and falling asleep or getting bored. 


You could choose to divide your book into smaller portions and read everyday, or you could choose to read for five days then give yourself a break on the weekends having to read a little larger portions those days. 

                          

I've also included a daily journal and book review with this printable. I so often want to remember quotes or details, but I don't remember where it is in the book. These sheets also help to keep attention while reading. 


You can find the whole printable HERE!

More great tips...


If you want more great tips for reading, visit Brettnay Brazzell's blog post to see all her reading ideas!


It's not cheating...

I'll leave you with one more suggestion! Maybe you find yourself with lots of time in the car or ability to multitask during work. If you're not hooked on podcasts like I am (you can check out my top three podcasts here), download some audio books! Get the full experience and extensive knowledge that books have to give while doing something else if you learn better audibly. 

Check out AudiobooksNow. You can grab a free membership for 30 days, a discount on your first book, and ONLY $4.99/month after! Visit all their book titles! 

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“Employ your time improving yourself by other men’s writing so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” - Socrates 

Get to reading, friend!

xoxo, 
Lizzy 💜



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