I wouldn't say that I had ever been a reader before my freshman year of college. When I was younger, I read comic books, but I didn't read any books outside of my course requirements until I was in college. In the hopes of getting into a reputable college, I concentrated more on admission examinations.

Now that I've completed my fourth semester, it has been two years since I began reading. I enjoy reading so much now that it almost comes naturally to me. Even when I put off studying or working, I read. I read both fiction and non-fiction books, blogs, newsletters, and other things.

I no longer require any hacks to read every day. Now, it comes naturally to me. If you're still interested, I'll explain how I read.

• Carry a book in your hand whenever travelling, commuting or waiting in a line. You will end up opening the book and reading a few pages here and there if you have always have it in your hand.
• Take a book to the washroom instead of your phone.
• Pick up a book before you pick up your phone after getting up.
• Just have a goal of reading 1 page instead of XX minutes or XX pages. I am sure you won't stop after 1 page though.
• Last thing to see before sleeping should be a book instead of the phone
• Adopt an identity of a reader simply by saying "I am a reader" or "I love to read" daily
• Mention you are reading a book in your social circle. Social accountability helps.

Developing a new habit is always tough and you may slip into your old habits easily. I have been trying to make “writing” a new habit by writing these atomic essays (inspired from ‘Atomic Habits’).

Habits Compound ;)