I’ve found that waking up an hour earlier to read helps. This year alone I’ve managed to read 50 books.

I can barely watch television anymore. I do not deny that there are great shows and movies out there, but I've watched enough television for two lifetimes already.

I think what you read is more important sometimes than how much you read. I think too many people, even when it comes to social/civil rights issues, are not challenging themselves enough. It's okay to struggle through reading something.

With ebooks I have the feeling that i'm just skimming through and not really taking in any information. I just love the physical copies❤

I consciously swapped browsing social media (besides KZfaq lol) for reading. I can’t believe how much time I was wasting before; I can get through books in a few days now (where before it took me a minimum 2 weeks).

Pandemic hit, I have no job, and no excuse to not read... *games and watch series instead* I've started to get into the routine to read before bed again, and I really enjoy it. :)

I've started getting myself to read a chapter a day during lunch. Part of my problem is getting through the set up at the beginning of the book, even if I think I'll really like the more in-depth parts later. Making myself get through the slower parts has really helped me want to finish the rest in my down time at home.

Trying to get back into reading multiple books at once by reading a bit faster and visualizing. If I can’t visualize what I’m reading within the first few chapters.I pass on the book

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I like what you said about goals, it's felt stressful to me, too. One year I had a goal of 100, just to say I had done it, but it just wasn't fun. :( I also loveee audiobooks. I fall asleep to them, I've been listening to so many of them since I've been sick over the holiday, on the train whenever I have to travel, they're so versatile. I struggle with chronic fatigue as well, and when I'm too exhausted to pick up and focus on a print book/ebook, audiobooks to the rescue.

wow i know this was posted last year but I'm so glad i found this now!!! these tips are so unique and i think they will really help me in the future!

eliminating entertainment and waking up earlier have been rly helpful for me. I still struggle with it of course, but I (like lots of ppl I guess) got to a point where I couldnt keep trying to make more time, if I want to spend time on an activity that means spending less time on a different activity, so it really takes a restructuring of my routines and comfort

Thank you this is just awesome. I am doing a lot of these things & then some but this is a perfect video to point to when folks ask me "HOW CAN YOU READ THIS MUCH???"

I'd also add, start with things that you already love. I've heard many friends telling me how hard it is for them to read but I feel they push themselves to read what they "should" read. Renowned authors like Virginia Woolf and stuff or maybe a whole popular saga. If you're not used to reading just find things that you already like, follow all of this lovely woman's suggestions and you won't even notice how much you are starting to read. It's a habit and it takes practice, and you actually feel so happy when reading becomes part of your daily life. You learn new things, travel, imagine, understand different types of people, places, ways of thinking and seeing the world. Reading actually helps you, it gives you something valuable.

I need to get better at picking the book up during those small breaks. Instead I just sit and think about doing it for 20-30 minutes, and by the time I finally pick it up...I've got no time left

I know what I need to do, yet I'm not doing it. It frustrates me, but I'll try to be better and create more time for reading, so I can read more as reading is one of my most favourite things to do.

I need this boost! I'm on a journey to getting back my love of reading and trying to track my progress with youtube is helping.

Using audiobooks for rereads - I totally agree!! I remember that I was traveling somewhere and was really tired so I slept while listening to the audiobook and I didn’t feel guilty at all because I’ve already read it!! Amazing 😅😆 thank you for all of the tips!! 💖

Thank you for talking about audio books! Audio books count! It's like listening to a play or TV show that you can imagine in your head- and multiple can listen with you and enjoy the experience.

I read on the commute, when I'm having lunch at work, when my fiancée is watching something I'm not interested in (or when it's his turn on the PlayStation) in bed, and on the toilet! I set a goodreads target last year and it definitely made me read more, but it was realistic. I read 14 in 2018 and I'll have read 22 in 2019 so I think I can still do more 😀

I love Tip #9! My first couple of years tracking, I made the mistake of setting my goal too high and it felt terrible. My only real goal now is read 52 books a year, because I want to be able to say "I read a book a week." I think I might actually get there this year for the first time? I admire the people who read 100+ books a year, and I am double impressed you set your goal to 200! I could never, but I'm totally fine never getting to that point. My focus is split between bingeing TV, reading, writing, and creating art, and I'm fine with that : )

The way you speak sounds so soothing.

Oooh tips 9 and 10. Yes! I love audiobooks. I’m trying to get back into physical copies as well since I tend to lose focus when I’m reading a physical book. But also, it’s so important to just enjoy reading. Yeah I want to read more and part of that is for intellectual benefit, but mostly it’s because I used to enjoy it so much and now I don’t. Where did that go? But I shouldn’t have to force myself to like it, but try and find what I actually enjoy.

I love your videos, there's something really soothing about them and your presence :) since quarantine, I've started reading in the mornings with coffee after I shower and make my bed. My parents know not to disturb me in the morning because I'm reading haha.

Your hair is so cute

Such great content. I''m binging all of your videos

Really like these ideas! I just found your YT channel and effing love your content. Something that really helps me (and might help other ppl) is having a couple books going at a time on different platforms. I find that I have no excuse not to read if I have a couple options (not just audiobook vs paperback but also easier read vs more time/brain intensive)

I used to read at 5am in high school. I realized I could focus better at that time and there weren’t any distractions.

Great tips, and can I add that I love your look here! Giving me such vintage cozy librarian vibes. Lovely!

I love your videos! I think you have a unique perspective on the topics your choose to talk about and i love listening to your advice and your opinions:)

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i'm late to this video, but just wanted to say thanks for your insightful tips! i especially like the idea of making reading part of a daily routine. it made me realise i've just been waiting for reading to just "happen" rather than making a bit of an effort! i'm sure it'll help a lot with getting through more books. ♥♥ i hope your channel keeps growing so more people can learn from what you're sharing!

I just found your channel. You are an amazing soul.

This was really helpful 🌟🌼 thank you!

During quarantine I haven’t watched as much tv shows or movies as I thought I would, but I’m reading book after book and I couldn’t be happier! Great tips. Love your channel!

This was really interesting. I particularly liked the idea of blocking off a large chunk of time to read. Sounds like a great way to give yourself something to look forward to! Thanks for making this!

You are legit my inspiration to actually get my life together.

Hi😊 Love this channel. Awesome content👍

I like how you talked about imagining the book as you read! It can seem silly, but I've found that to help me in the past if I felt I was having trouble concentrating. It's also not something I hear people talk about a lot though.

Great video. I can see your passion for books as you talk. I wish I could read books, I feel like I am missing out on a whole new world.

Great advice (:

when I was a kid I used to wake up early very often (I was quite an early bird) and read until it was time to get up and it was the best. I don't do it anymore b/c I don't have anyone to make me go to bed early anymore and I just can't make myself for some reason xD

Great tips

I love having a Khatia Buniatishvili or sometimes a Max Richter album in the background when reading.

I've replaced most of my TV watching with reading, listen to audiobooks on my commute (I drive to work) and during housework. I also use kindle on my phone while putting my baby to sleep, black screen with white writing means the room is still dark enough for him to fall asleep while I can read.

OMG 200 books 😱 you are a beast 🤙 Respect

Hello :) I really enjoy your videos, they are very inspiring to me. do you like when chapters are short or longer?

With reading more do you tend to take notes or write questions on the margin? I’d like to read more but I want to ensure im able to understand and fully analyze the book rather than simply as many as I can.

This video was very helpful, I found the tips useful! But i cannot only watch 1/2hours of movies a week..whaaat, ill have to find time for bough!! Love cinema too haha 😜

I wish audiobooks worked for me, but I have focus issues so I realize that I can't actually pay attention to a book if it is an audiobook.

I find if I concentrate on reading for not even that long of a time I get so tired :( makes it difficult to build in an hour a day for reading

What song is this?

I don't know why a physical book is so much more engaging for me than an e-book. I still buy them but never seem to commit to them like a physical book.

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So you're saying I can ask everyone to leave the house when I read? Great.

Inb4 audible