5 Ways to Read More Books!

We all know that the act of reading and being engrossed in a book that takes you to a different place or a different time, is a dreamy act of self-care. We all know that when our mind is busy following a character’s journey, we don’t have nearly as much time to create anxiety inducing scenarios that will never, in a million years, happen. And in today’s world, that’s certainly a plus.

Here are 5 ways to increase your reading production and calm your busy mind:

Tracking

Tracking your books, like tracking any other behavior you want to either increase (water consumption) or decrease (calories), is a great way to stay on top of the habit. There are two ways I have tracked my books read, and both were successful for me.

• Journaling: Keep a journal and list your books read with the date, title, author and rating. Some people even like to include a summary. With the popularity of bullet journals, there are a zillion ways to decorate the pages and track your reads. Check out Creative Ways to Track Books in Your Bullet Journal. The sample pages are inspiring.
• GoodReads is what I currently use to track my reads. On the app, you can search for books, add books to shelves you create (completed, currently reading, want to read), and easily rate your books. You can also see what your friends are reading and…