A Mug of Insights 031: A Two-Step Plan To Make A Reading Routine STICK
Nov 19, 2025
Struggling to maintain a reading habit? Discover a two-step plan that emphasizes joy over pressure. Learn how negative experiences can block enjoyment and why choosing pleasurable books is crucial. Small daily goals are highlighted as more effective than grand plans. Find out how pairing reading with daily activities can seamlessly integrate it into your life. Plus, explore the long-term benefits of consistent reading routines that naturally grow your skills and volume.
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Reading Doesn't Require Radical Overhaul
- Many people believe reading needs drastic time commitments, but it doesn't have to.
- A simple two-component system can prevent binge-and-bust reading cycles.
Begin With Books You Actually Like
- Start with books you genuinely enjoy to rebuild positive associations with reading.
- Read easier material first so routine, not effort, drives consistency.
School Conditioning Makes Reading Painful
- School often taught reading as painful effort, creating negative associations.
- That conditioning makes people avoid pleasure reading and label it 'not serious.'