Reading fits more easily into a day when it has a practical place rather than an ambitious target. Begin with a time you already recognise: after breakfast, during a quiet break or before putting your phone away for the evening.
Keep a book where you will use it and choose a stopping point that feels manageable. A few pages can be enough. Avoid treating a missed session as a debt that must be repaid the following day.
Notice which conditions help you stay with the text. You may prefer silence, a different chair or a shorter book during a busy week. Adjust the arrangement instead of assuming the difficulty is a personal failure.
Review your reading life by asking what you enjoyed and what you remember. The number of books finished is only one measure. Returning with interest matters more than maintaining a schedule that leaves no room for ordinary life.