Are you spending hours scrolling on your phone — watching videos, checking your social media, scrolling through one app after another?
You’re not alone.
Today, the average person spends 3 to 5 hours a day in front of a screen and learns nothing. This habit might seem soothing, but it robs you of your time, dilutes your focus, and hinders your personal evolution.
At Reader is Leader, we say: swap scroll time for skill time — by developing a book reading habit.
Here’s why it matters:
- Social media relaps a quick dopamine hit; books reward long-term growth.
Scrolling can entertain you for a minute, but reading a great book makes you think clearer, speak clearer and become a wiser person.
- Stressing out over screen time, peace with books.
Excessive screen time leads to anxiety and poor sleep. Reading promotes relaxation and improves the quality of sleep.
- Scrolling is a time suck; reading is an investment in your future.
You can gain new skills, build confidence, and become smarter by reading just 15–20 minutes a day.
How to Substitute Scrolling for Reading:
Track your screen time.
Read how many hours you are spent scrolling. Most phones display how many hours you spend each day — you might be shocked!
Set a reading goal.
You need to start somewhere, so 5 minutes of beginning. Pick a short, simple book.
Create a reading zone.
Have a book next to your bed, on your desk, in your bag. Ditch phone time for page time.
Use apps for good.
Apps for reading e-books or listening to audiobooks, such as Kindle or Audible. Make learning a mobile experience.
Celebrate progress.
Finished 10 pages? Great! Discuss it with friends or in a reading group.
Remember:
You don’t have to abandon screens entirely. Just balance your time. Create room for books in your daily life.
Scrols to skills — no brainer, right?
Start with one page today. Make your mind grow your future.
Reader is Leader — as reading is not just a habit but your superpower.