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A GON Reader Asks

Hi Maria,

How can I be more organized to find the time to read more? I have a number of industry magazines that I need to read for business purposes, not to mention all of the correspondence, but I'd also like to find time to read a novel or two now and then. Over the years, I just don't read as much as I used to...and it's affecting my relevance in the business world. Plus reading relaxes me, so when I don't find time to do so, my stress levels go up. Your thoughts?

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--Sam K., Saddle Brook, NJ


Maria Gracia responds...

Hi Sam, Great question. I have a good deal of business reading myself, and I enjoy reading to relax as well. Here's what I do:

1) For my business, no matter how busy I may be, I always schedule reading time in every day. For me, I do this during the afternoon hours. In my phone calendar app, I specifically designate 30 minutes as 'Biz Reading Time' and only an emergency (which doesn't come up that often) will override it. This time each day not only helps me keep up, but is a nice break from the computer, calling, writing, meeting with people, etc. I mostly only do my business reading on weekdays.

2) Most of my 'enjoyment reading' on weekdays is done at night, for 20-30 minutes prior to going to sleep. Plus, on at least one or two days a month on a weekend day, I do snuggle up on the sofa, a comfy chair, in a coffee shop, or outdoors if it's nice out, and read for an hour... and sometimes a bit more. While there's always something that needs to be done on the weekend... household chores, gardening, (now raking), etc., every now and then, those other things can wait, especially if a mental break is greatly needed.

3) Finally, if I know that wherever I'm going, that I will have 'waiting time' (hair stylist, riding on public transportation, etc.), I always bring reading material along...sometimes business-reading and other times entertainment-reading.

If you're a busy person, and if you say to yourself, 'I'll read when I have time,' there's a big chance that reading time is going to be pushed aside for something that you deem to be more pressing. Instead, set a specific time to read each day, and make it part of your day-to-day schedule. Whatever time you designate, set a timer for your alloted reading time, find someplace comfortable and well lit, and begin.

Hope this helps.

--Maria

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