Reading with a plan, why and how
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Many people want to read more and never get round to it. Usually the problem is not the book but the lack of a rhythm. A reading plan helps: it turns a good intention into a small, repeatable moment.
What is a reading plan?
A reading plan divides a book or a theme into short steps. You know every day what you are reading and do not have to choose each time. The steps are deliberately small: a quarter of an hour or a chapter.
Why does it work?
- You do not have to decide. The plan says what you read today.
- You see progress. Every finished step shows you are getting somewhere.
- You discover coherence. You read a book as a whole, and not as loose pages.
How to choose a plan
- Choose a subject that appeals to you, for example comfort, prayer or getting to know an author.
- Check how much time you really have. Better too little than too much.
- Choose a fixed moment: at the start of the day, at lunch or before bed.
If you miss a day
It happens, and it is not a failure. Pick the plan up where you left off and carry on calmly. A reading plan is a tool, not an exam.
Start now
We have prepared two plans for you: Four weeks getting to know the Puritans and Six weeks of comfort in hard times. Read them at your own pace, in the BookWallet app and online.