In this video, I’m building a reading habit from the ground up—because in a world of constant scrolling, reading can feel weirdly slow and hard to start. I talk about the science of habit formation and why your brain resists reading at first (especially when you’re used to fast, high-stimulation content). Then I tackle the biggest trap I see: the all-or-nothing mentality—thinking you need to read for an hour a day or finish a book a week, and then giving up the moment life gets busy. Instead, I share a calmer approach to “mindful reading” that actually fits into real life. I walk you through starting with your why, choosing a goal that’s genuinely manageable, and turning reading into a simple ritual you can repeat without willpower. I also emphasize being kind to yourself when you miss a day (because consistency is built through returning, not perfection), and I explain how joining a community of readers can make the habit stick. If you want reading to feel grounding instead of another productivity chore, this is the system I recommend.