How to Make Time to Read More

The Teaching Space

English - February 14, 2019 17:29 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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Introduction

Last year I managed to read over 100 books. That’s a crazy number, right?

This list comprised fiction (some complete trash) and non-fiction. I tend to read fiction for relaxation and non-fiction for personal and professional development. Reading is, to me, both relaxation and learning.

I happened to mention how many books I read last year to a few colleagues (in a completely non-bragging way, I promise) and many were a little stunned. Quite a few didn’t believe me! Many confessed they wanted to read more but just didn’t have the time. In response, I set up a book club for my colleagues.

This podcast episode will hopefully help too.

Here are my 14 tips to help you make time to read more.

Consume audiobooks - it’s not cheating! Understand that it’s OK to leave a book unfinished. Remember - there is no test at the end. Start or join a book club. Find a reading buddy. Wake up early to read. Go to bed early to read. Keep a book in your bag. Have two books on the go at the same time. Make the most of your commute. Try short stories/books. Set reading goals and track your progress using an app like Streaks. Set a daily reading reminder on your smartphone. Read what you want, not what you should.

This episode was inspired by one of my favourite podcasts: seanwes.

Wrap Up

I hope you enjoyed this episode. Please check out my new book, The Productive Teacher at theproductiveteacherbook.com.