Reading and School

There always seems to be a problem for me where I can't really read when school starts or when it's going on in general. It either doesn't interest me to read or I don't have time. I have some ways that you can fix this if you have the same problem.

1. Pick out a book. You want to get one that pulls you to it and seems interesting. If you like the premise, read it. If it's by your favorite author, read it. If it's a book in a series you're currently trying to finish, read it. Read it!

2. Read during school. If you have a free period at school, read. Or you might want to do your homework first and then get to the reading. Sometimes you may have time after a test or classwork to read while everyone else is finishing, so do that. Some schools have SSR, so that's another time to read.

3. Read when you go out. Sometimes readers take their books with them whenever they go to a restaurant or their friend's house when they go out. Your parents might not like this and neither may your friends, but if you like reading, it shouldn't be a problem, unless you're just not paying any attention to them or something. Don't do that.

4. Read at home. When you get home from school and you have homework, do it first. It's always a relief to get your homework over with so you have time to read. If you truly want to read, dedicate your time to it. Don't do anything that will distract you from it. Put your phone somewhere next to you but don't use it unless it's important. Don't turn on your tv unless you're desperately missing PLL or Game of Thrones that night. Just pick up the book you're reading or want to read, and read.