Here’s how to actually make your reading goal happen.
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| Hello again! Remember me? Last year, I sent what I thought was my last newsletter, but now I’m back (temporarily). I’m excited to write to you all again, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by talking about one of my favorite hobbies: reading! If you’re keen to start a reading habit — or jump back in — today’s topic is a great first read.
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Let’s do it,
Sarah Choi
Newsletter Editor, Healthline
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Written by Sarah Choi
March 27, 2026 • 2.5 min read |
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| How to start a daily reading habit
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| You may be wondering, what are the benefits of reading? For starters, it’s great for your mental health. It may help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and boost your ability to focus. Reading regularly can also help you build empathy and expand your vocabulary.
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| Making reading a habit has some perks as well. Developing healthy habits, such as reading, can contribute to stress reduction and overall quality of life. Sticking to a daily routine may also help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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| So now that you know why it’s important to read, how can you actually make it happen? Our team has a few tips that they use in their day-to-day to make reading a habit:
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| “I always read in the evenings, and always in bed. It’s generally what I do before going to sleep, as I can only read for about half an hour before my eyes start getting tired. It’s one of the best ways I have to truly switch off before I sleep, and I look forward to the little escape. That’s what has made it a fairly easy habit to get into — and I don’t fall into habits easily at all. I look forward to it every evening!” — Lois Zoppi, market editor
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| “I’ve read out loud to my kids (“Harry Potter,” The Hobbit,” and “The Lord of the Rings” with all the voices | | | |
