You develop a reading habit by starting small, choosing books you genuinely enjoy, and reading at a fixed time daily until it becomes automatic. Reading is a habit anyone can build, even if you do not enjoy it now; the key is to start easy and stay consistent.
Start small. Do not aim for an hour or a whole book at once. Begin with just 10 minutes or a few pages a day. A small, easy start is far more sustainable, and it grows naturally over time.
Read what you actually enjoy. The fastest way to hate reading is forcing yourself through boring books. Pick topics, stories, or genres that genuinely interest you, fiction, sport, science, biographies, anything. Enjoyment is what builds the habit.
Read at a fixed time. Attach reading to a daily slot, before bed, with your morning tea, or during travel. A consistent time turns reading into an automatic habit rather than something you should do.
Keep a book within reach. Carry a book or keep one on your phone or e-reader so you can read in spare moments, while waiting, commuting, or before sleep. Easy access removes the excuse.
Example: A Class 11 student in Kochi who never read started with 10 minutes of an exciting novel each night before bed. Because he enjoyed it, the 10 minutes often became 30, and within months reading had become a habit he looked forward to.
One practical tip: Choose a book so interesting you cannot wait to get back to it, especially when starting out. The habit is built on enjoyment first; once reading feels like a pleasure rather than a task, the habit takes care of itself.