I read for 10 minutes a day for 60 days. Here is what changed.

We often think that massive change requires massive effort. We believe that to become a "reader," we need to block out hours of quiet time, sit in a comfortable armchair, and consume entire chapters in one sitting.

This is a lie that prevents us from ever starting.

The Power of the Micro Habit

Sixty days ago, I decided to stop trying to read a book a week. Instead, I set a ridiculously small goal: 10 minutes of reading every morning before checking any messages or feeds.

Because the goal was so small, I could never excuse myself by saying "I do not have time." Everyone has 10 minutes. To ensure I actually did it, I used Readwall to physically block my most distracting apps until the 10 minutes were complete.

The Results

The first few days were difficult. My brain craved the quick hit of a notification. But after a week, the 10 minutes started flying by. I found myself continuing to read long after the wall dropped.

Over 60 days, reading just 10 minutes a day resulted in me finishing three entire books. More importantly, my baseline anxiety decreased, and my ability to focus on deep work improved noticeably. The streak tracking kept me accountable on days I wanted to skip.

Start small. Force the habit. The rest follows naturally.