I love reading when I’m doing it but it’s always the initial step of opening a new book that’s the problem, how do you convince yourself to start reading?

My advice would be to read a book you’re genuinely excited to read. If that’s not the problem, or you have to read something you’re not looking forward to, reading for just ten minutes (or ten pages) every day helps. If you carry on further then great, but if not then you’ve still read for those ten minutes and maybe you’ll get further tomorrow!

I make goals for myself. I tell myself when I should finish the book and my pace and speed of reading a book. Also if there is a movie on the book, motivate yourself to finish the book first before watching the movie. Also have a schedule of when to read, because you will get into the habit of the schedule. Hopes this helps :))

For that, I always choose a book that I know I will love to read, with a story that I can’t put down. I also enjoy a nice cup of hot tea or coffee with my books !

Forgive my name, one thing I like to try is to immerse yourself into it as soon as possible. For example, during the first two chapters or so of a book imagine it as a movie you’re the narrator of. That way, you’re not really reading it for yourself, but for the “audience” kinda. Once it picks up, it usually starts to gain its own life though and you can just be along for the ride. Hope this helps!

I personally love reading, and started reading since I was in first grade, but you should pick books you’re interested in. You could close all electronics and put them in another room, and try to read at least read 10 pages, Trust me after you read the first page you’ll be hooked.

I put it on my to do list for the day. I love crossing off stuff so it encourages me to start reading . Once I start it’s hard to stop! I guess I should put stop reading on my list as well!😊

I think that you should use the fact that you like reading to motivate yourself to do it. Maybe tell yourself something like “I love reading. If I open this book and start reading, I’ll have so much fun!” You can also give yourself a reward for finishing a book. Maybe you’ll go out to dinner, or spend time with friends. I personally love reading, so it’s not hard for me to get started. I might not be the best person to answer this question, so you don’t have to take my advice. Anyways, have a great day :)

Start with setting a timer for 30 minutes and treat it like a challenge, daily, before you know it you will be back into the habit or you will find your self not wanting to close the book after your timer goes off. I also vote for real books I find reading on my phone or tablet is distracting, need to put ur phone away!

I’m convinced by the desire to escape from reality and routine, and to fully immerse my self into a new story. I also think that reading helps me keep my mind active, and add more and more words to my vocabulary.

Don’t read any overview of the book or short summaries. Don’t spoil it. Simply open the book and start page by page. Set yourself daily minimum by time or page and start doing it. Don’t cheat because you’re cheating yourself. First read few books you think you’d like, and then when you’re pushed by inertia start with books you need to read or books you’re afraid to start. You’ll be already near end before you realize and at the end you’ll be proud of yourself and start with new book and.