This is when I decide I want a healthy habit

 I thought I should start a reading habit; it is more mentally therapeutic and better than scrolling on social media all day long.

I have always wanted to read and consume books, but I’m a cheapskate *oops. And, it is so hard to just go around the bookstore and pick one that I like. I just don’t have the time.

Cheapskate and no time - why I never make reading as a habit.

So I explore my options. It turns out there is a platform where you can read books online. And the books are good too, thank God! I can choose from millions of books and authors, plus I can also choose unpaid/paid story. How convenient!

Friends, mark this day. The day I, Ivy James started a reading habit.

So let’s talk about goals.. what goal do I want to achieve by reading? Also, what kind of book do I want to read? There are so many genres to be picked. How many minutes/hours do I want to spend reading? When do I want to read? *deep breathing. Hold your horses, Ivy. One at a time.

What goal do I want to achieve by reading? The goal is so I don’t invest too much time on social media. So, I targeted 1 book/month. I hope it is not so hard. *sweat

What kind of book do I want to read? I like contemporary literature, with some romantic comedy. I want the laugh, the aww moment and the imaginations. *cough.

How many minutes/hours do I want to spend reading? When do I want to read? I wanted a time where I can focus and be myself. So it is 30 minutes /day on wee early in the morning, or before going to sleep.

*making a mental note

That’s it! The new and improve Ivy James habit, August and onwards.

(me reading according to my imagination)