Last week, my guest Isabel shared some ideas for how to get more creative. This week, my guest Elsie Weisskoff has some tips for encouraging a better reading habit in this summer of quarantine. She’s even got some printable challenges to keep you, or your kids, accountable! Take it away, Elsie!
Summer marks the halfway point of the year. It’s a good time to reflect on how the year has gone and what your goals are moving forward. This time in quarantine may have given you a new appreciation for reading. If this is the case, bring your new reading habits into the rest of the year with a reading challenge.
Reading challenges are a fun way to diversify your reading list and motivate you to read titles you might not normally pick. There are many challenges to pick from, so you’ll be sure to find one that fits your style. If you’re interested in completing one this summer, here are some tips to keep in mind.
1. Set your goal ahead of time
Consider why you want to complete this challenge? What do you hope to accomplish? Whether you’re trying to read more daily or would like to get through the stack of books on your bedside table, there is a challenge to help you.
2. Choose a challenge that fits your goal
Picking a challenge to complete a book each month might not be a challenge if you normally complete 5 each month. Be sure to pick one that matches your reading goal and challenges you
3. Hold yourself accountable
As time passes, it’s easy to let goals go forgotten. Be sure you’re holding yourself accountable by writing down the reading goal and telling your friends and family about it.
4. Reward yourself for a job well done
Add additional motivation to the challenge by rewarding yourself with an extra treat when it’s complete. This incentive could be a nice dinner or even a new book you’ve had your eye on. Reward yourself with something that motivates you.
Now that you know how to complete a reading challenge, check out these printable reading challenges created by Redbubble. They each have a different theme that you can modify to fit your reading goals! Simply download and print them, then fill in the titles of the novels you intend to read. By the end of the summer you’ll have a whole new outlook on reading.
Thanks for getting nerdy with me!
