5 Steps to Get Back into a Reading Routine

It's been a long (and successful) week, but now that everything is over, I am glad to get back into a routine. You don't realize you have so much of a routine until you end up falling out of it and boy can I tell. Usually, I have a book review at the end of the week, but obviously, there will not be a book review this week.

In order to help myself get back into what I usually do, I have came up with five simple steps to getting you back into a reading routine.

1. Start Slow

This sounds silly, but start out slow. Don't expect to finish your book in one day after you haven't been reading for a while. If you slowly work reading back into your schedule, the outcome will be much better.

2. Start a New Book or Start Over

If you fell out of your reading routine there may be a chance that you have forgotten what you have already read or the book just was not great enough to keep you hooked even through a busy time. This has definitely happened to me before, especially right now. Not only has it been a busy week, but I can't seem to get into the book I'm currently reading. Maybe it's just time for a change.

3. Set Aside 10-20 Minutes a Day to Read 

This goes hand and hand with number one. A lot of people can read well over 10-20 minutes a day, but I would suggest starting with a smaller amount to get back into routine.

4. Take Time to Recall What is Happening in the Book

Again, this can go hand and hand with number two. If you were caught in the middle of a book, take the time to recall the events that have already taken place. If you can't remember, thats your sign to either start over or start something new.

5. Do What Feels Right

Even though this is what I do to get back into my routine, everyone is different so do whatever you feel is best for you and your lifestyle!

I hope you like these five simple tips to get back into a reading routine. Let me know if this has helped you and any other tips you have in the comments below!