6 Easy Wins for reading more this year This Month

When it comes to reading more this year, the hardest part is usually just starting. Once you have a simple plan, the rest tends to fall into place.

Set a realistic goal

Be specific about when and where. A vague "later" rarely happens; "right after breakfast, at the kitchen table" usually does.

• Make the next step obvious
• Remove one distraction that gets in the way
• Plan a backup for busy days
• Set a recurring reminder you won’t ignore
• Start smaller than feels necessary

Remove the friction

Momentum matters more than scale. One small win today makes the next one easier, and the streak quietly turns into the habit.

Keep the tools simple

Remove as much friction as you can. The easier you make it, the less you'll rely on willpower to follow through.

Make the right choice the easy choice.

The first move is almost always the same: shrink the task until it feels almost too easy. With reading more this year, that might mean five minutes a day instead of an hour a week.