Iris Reading - Part 9

How Can I Trick Myself Into Reading More?

As the new year approaches, many people will set a pretty simple goal for themselves – read more books. While it may seem like a trivial resolution, nearly a quarter of Americans haven’t read a book in any format over the past 12 months. The truth is, reading can be difficult for many reasons. Oftentimes, […]

What Happens If You Read Every Day?

In his role as a prolific author and guru to writers everywhere, Stephen King is often quoted for his advice to writers, both established authors and wannabe writers. “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: You must write a lot and you must read a lot.” What […]

How to Create a To-Do List that Super Boosts Your Productivity

How To Create A To-Do List That Super Boosts Your Productivity

It always seems that there are never enough hours in the day! Going from meeting to meeting, doing actual work, fulfilling family obligations, plus fitting in a little “me” time is a lot to do, let alone to think about. There has to be a better way to organize yourself. Luckily, there is. For years […]

What college students wish their parents had taught them

What College Students Wish Their Parents Had Taught Them

The school year is nearly upon us, and students are preparing to head back to university. For some students, this is their first time being off on their own. Others have learned from experience what it is like to balance classes, personal obligations, work, and a social life. Many students learn these lessons by trial […]

reader's block

5 Tips To Overcome Reader’s Block

No matter how much of an avid reader you are, you are susceptible to experiencing “reader’s block.” Those that have reader’s block can’t seem to get past the first page of a book. Or, they haven’t read a book in ages. It is possible to get unstuck and reignite your passion for reading and the […]

How To Stay Productive While Working At Home

How To Stay Productive While Working At Home

With more people suddenly asked to work from home this past year, not everyone was prepared to. Companies adapted quickly using technology and apps to keep everything as “normal” as possible. Daily morning meetings are now via Zoom, and apps like Slack replaced knocking on your coworker’s cubicle to ask a quick question. For those […]