Well, hello to you, my reader chums! I'm a bookworm, I love nothing more than picking up a new read, browsing bookshops and adding to my to-be-read pile. When life gets busy, I go through phases of reading loads or taking forever to finish a book. However, I've found a few ways that keep me motivated to read when life is hectic and I can't find the time.

If you love books and want more time to read, here are my tips on how to read more and stick to your goal in the new year. 

Pick reading windows throughout the day

The best and easiest way to keep you on track with reading is to pick focus times. I love to read in the morning when I wake up to keep me away from screens, and then again before bed to wind me down for the evening. I also sometimes like to read whilst eating lunch as another way to not be on screens. 

You need to choose which parts of the day are your reading windows, as you can plan things around that. Everyone likes to read at different times, and this is your chance to pick focus windows.

Set a goal per month

I set a yearly reading goal, and this then gives me a target every month for the number of books I should be aiming to read. You can do the same or set a goal monthly to suit your lifestyle overall. Having something to aim towards can keep you on track with reading and encourage you to read more. There's nothing more satisfying than achieving a goal.

Buy books you actually know you'll read

This may sound like a silly comment, but sometimes when I'm book shopping, I'll buy books, and by the time I get around to reading them, I'm not as interested as when I bought them, so I'll pick something else on the shelf to read instead. Either buy less when book shopping or be more decisive on what you buy, as you'll be more excited by the next read.

Find your genre

We all have our preferences, and I'm not saying you need to stick to one, but once you find a genre of books you like, you'll know what to shop for - and it may encourage you to pick up more books.

Keep the book chat going with friends

Hobbies shared by many are a way to excite you more, and this is the same with reading. Set up a book group chat, a book club, or ask friends and colleagues what they're currently reading. This book chat will get you excited for new books coming out, know what's current, and inspire you on what to read next.

I hope you enjoyed this post. What would you add?

Thank you for reading <3