| It is a well known fact that reading not only | | | | Set a target and work towards it. Tell yourself |
| improves our knowledge but it also develops one's | | | | you will read five books in a month and you might |
| imagination and improves their analytical ability. But | | | | read at least two out of the five. Reduce the |
| it is not always easy to sit down and read, | | | | time you spend on the television or internet so |
| especially if you are someone who is not too fond | | | | you get time to read. Visit a library or book store |
| of reading. Practice these simple things to improve | | | | at least once a week. Seeing other people reading |
| your reading habit. | | | | motivates you to read more. Attend any book |
| If you are not into reading start off with a light | | | | readings, review clubs and meet people who read |
| fun book. Books that make you want to read | | | | to inspire you further. |
| rather than doing some heavy reading. Initially you | | | | Read aloud to children at home. This not only |
| could start with newspapers, maybe even comics. | | | | helps them become readers as they grow but |
| Once you get into the practice then move onto | | | | also helps you get into the habit of reading. You |
| heavier, serious stuff. Set aside a particular time | | | | could also read the newspaper together and |
| of the day for reading and no matter what | | | | encourage the children to read bits of it to you. |
| happens you will read at that time. It could be five | | | | Carry a book with you wherever you go. That |
| to ten minutes at first. You can increase it | | | | way if you have even five minutes time you can |
| gradually. | | | | take out your book and start reading. This is |
| Make sure that you have a comfortable place to | | | | especially helpful if you have a doctor's |
| read with good seating and excellent lighting. If | | | | appointment or waiting time at some office. |
| you are uncomfortable you will not be interested | | | | Find a place where you would love to read like a |
| in reading. Ensure there are no distractions like the | | | | coffee shop, the beach or even a park close by |
| television or radio or computer. Try not to sit | | | | and a nice time if the day. This way reading will |
| near the window as there will be a tendency to | | | | be connected with peace and relaxation in your |
| look out. Find a quiet place without too many | | | | mind and you will love to read more often and |
| people chattering about. | | | | look forward to this time. |