How to improve your family life in 20 minutes a week

What's the secret

It may sound unrealistic, but you can really make a difference in your married life by taking 20 minutes a week to do it. The secret is quite simple.

Read together at the same time for 20 minutes.

You will soon notice that you read more, have more interesting conversations, communicate with each other more often, and your relationships have improved significantly.

Where to begin

Here are some simple tips to help you start changing your married life today.

Remember, the whole family should take part in reading together. If you have children, both spouses should read with them, not one in turn. Otherwise, nothing will work.
Set aside a special time for this. For example, after dinner, when the whole family gathers.
Explain to your family members that you are planning a new fun family activity and that each one of them plays a primary role in it. Tell them that it will make them smarter, stronger, and more interesting.
Come up with an unusual, memorable name for this event.
Before reading, be sure to turn off all devices so that no one can interfere with you.
Ask family members to choose a book, magazine, or newspaper for themselves. Make sure you have an impressive selection of reading sources nearby.
Set a timer for 20 minutes and read, read, read!
After 20 minutes, share your impressions of what you read with each other.

What to consider

Most modern people read books on electronic devices. If children want to read on a tablet or phone, make sure they are not playing on them without you knowing.
It's more fun to read if there is something tasty nearby. Prepare a healthy snack in advance for the whole family.
Decide on what day and what time you will be reading together. This will help you develop another good habit.

You will be surprised how soon the children will start wondering when will you read together again. Imperceptibly 20 minutes can grow into 30 or 45. If you want, you can devote time to this lesson daily, not once a week.