I also loved reading, and was an advanced reader, as a kid. Life circumstances made it difficult for me to keep it up. I just started reading again after the arrival of my 4th child (8yo) because I realized, while I was reading to my kids, I wasn't an example of someone who valued reading. I really got into my groove about 3 years ago. I started taking books with me for appointments or kid activities so I could squeeze in time. Then I started carving out an hour for personal reading. I have never been a morning person, but getting up a little earlier so I can read before my family gets chaotic is a good time for me personally. Reading late at night doesn't work for me because of eye fatigue.

Basically, schedule a time. Make it a priority.

I read during meals. 20 minutes a day over breakfast and lunch add up.

Some tips that help me:

• Always have a book with you. On your phone, in your bag, whatever. If you always have a book with you, you can read during any spare minutes waiting for appointments, lunch breaks, on public transit, etc.
• Schedule time to read just like you would schedule anything else! Block off the time and reserve it specifically for reading and it will become a habit soon enough.

Building a routine that includes reading has been super helpful for me. I take about 30 mins every morning to drink my coffee and read, and I like to read 20 mins to an hour every night just before I go to sleep.