Reading When You're Busy-

  When I get busy, the first thing I stop doing is reading. I get in a funk sometimes and stop reading for a week or a month. This became especially hard when I became a new mom. Sometimes balancing it all can be tricky. Reading is important to me though. One of the amazing things about being a stay-at-home mom is that I make the schedule. I sometimes have to be creative about making free time. BUT it can be done-- and reading is important to me. So here are a few tips if you can't remember the last time you read a book--

-Find a book that excites you. Did you stop reading because you were bored? I really think there is a book for everybody out there. Resources like Goodreads can be really helpful. If you can remember a book you loved, search for similar titles. Or just reread an old favorite.

-Shuffle time. I can usually make time for the things I love, it might just take some shuffling. Maybe instead of spending an hour Pinning recipes I don't plan to make, I can read a book. I usually have wasted time I could turn to more practical endeavors.

-Talk to people who love books-- I find it really inspiring to discuss my current reads with people. Unfortunately fantasy novels are not a hot topic with the mom's I know. Luckily there are plenty of nerds like me on the internet.

-Read a little at a time. Even if you can't spend a ton of time reading a book, sometimes just starting helps. Reading for a few minutes every night instead of watching a show. Bonus, it helps you sleep better. Unless your like me and stay up until 4 a.m reading-- and then are plagued by weird dreams all night.

  Sometimes I just have to accept that I don't have time. Some things are just more important. I know eventually I will be wandering the library again.