How To Overcome Common Obstacles

Start small — even 10–15 minutes a day counts. Reading before bed, during travel, or replacing short scrolling time can make a big difference over time.

Read in a quiet space, put your phone on silent, or try shorter chapters. Audiobooks can also help you stay engaged with the story.

Slow down, reread tricky sections, or look up unfamiliar words. Discussing books with friends or using an Inkspiring journal can also help improve understanding. Our word of the day on Instagram keeps your vocabulary fresh to help with reading confusing texts.

It’s okay to put a book down and try another. Setting small goals (like a chapter a day) or choosing shorter books can help you finish more often.

Keep an Inkspiring reading journal to write quick thoughts, favourite quotes, or summaries. This helps you remember and reflect on each book more easily.

Set small reading goals before screen time, or link reading to something you enjoy (e.g. reading first, then watching an episode). You can also try fast-paced books to compete with that quick entertainment.

There’s no such thing as a perfect reader. Everyone reads at different speeds and levels—choose books that feel right for you and build confidence gradually.

Separate “school reading” from “your reading.” Choose something completely different for yourself so it feels like a break, not work.