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Key wellness + self-care + productivity strategies (5 tips for people who don’t like reading)

Don’t start with TikTok, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, or other scrolling—these can leave your brain overstimulated.
If you stop scrolling suddenly, your brain may still feel “stuck in that mode,” and reading won’t feel as pleasant.
Best time: morning, when your mind is calmer and “fresh.”
If reading at night or in the afternoon, give your brain a break first—don’t switch from heavy scrolling straight to reading.

Attach reading to something automatic or already part of your day, for example:

Before a jog: read for ~10 minutes first.
During waiting time: bring reading to places like music/violin class—read before your session starts.
Commute: use train/bus/car time for reading.
After sports: read during decompression after yoga/pilates/padel.
Morning coffee / breakfast: read while you drink coffee or eat breakfast.

Don’t force yourself to read “a whole chapter” or an intimidating amount.
Start with tiny, sustainable amounts, such as:
- 1 page per day, or
- one chapter/prologue only.
Lower expectations—reading should feel enjoyable, not like punishment.
You don’t need to finish a book to “count” it:
- If you read 1 chapter and want a different book, that’s fine.
Over time, reading gets easier because you build:
- reading stamina
- focus/attention span
- enjoyment

Pick material connected to what you already like:
- the topic, author, title, or even the book cover
Choose beginner-friendly options first (less intimidating, confidence-building).
Reading doesn’t have to mean only novels:
- comics/manga are valid
- fanfiction platforms like Wattpad / AO3 can be great entry points because they match existing interests

Don’t decide your identity as someone who “hates reading.”
Reframe: there may be different reading formats you already do (comics/manga/fanfic), so you’re not a “non-reader.”
Labels limit growth—replace them with exploration:
- “I’m not a reader” → “I haven’t found a format/topic that fits me yet.”
Avoid self-labels like “I’m impatient/quick-tempered,” since labels become excuses.

Reading can help reduce stress and calm an over-stimulated brain.
Social media’s hyper stimulation can be replaced with slower, steadier cognitive engagement (reading).