"Reading is the still main way that I learn new things and test his understanding" - Bill Gates.
We are taught from a very young age that reading is the pathway to success and fulfillment. Most successful people credit reading as a factor in their success. Many of us only find the time to read while traveling, yet the average person watches television for more than two hours a day. Books are treasure chests filled with imagination and truth alike, posting no boundaries or limits to your adventure. Here are some benefits that encourage you to read more.
1. Reading Reduces Stress :
The University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress levels up to 68%. Reading silently by yourself for sixty minutes a day can help slow down your heart rate and ease tension in muscles. It relaxes you and thus reduces stress. As reading is an essential part of many jobs and degrees, it is easy to forget the joy of reading a book for fun. But, according to the research, reading habits works better than other methods of reducing stress like listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea. This is because by reading habits, your concentration is increasing, and you are mentally able to get out of your current situation.
2. Reading Improves your Focus and Concentration :
One of the major contributors to having poor memory is a lake of concentration. Reading a book is nothing like reading a newspaper, magazine, or even a blog. It takes concentrated effort to sit down with a book and try to understand the information it provides.When you read a novel, all of your attention in the story - the rest of the story moves into the background, and you can immerse yourself in the plot. Try reading 15-20 minutes during early morning better attention.
3. Reading helps Improve your Memory :
Just like muscles, the brain benefits from your good workout. When reading a book, you need to remember characters, their stories, ambitions as well as history. Many great stories can read both fiction and non-fiction. That's a lot to keep in your head, but the brain is an amazing organ, capable of storing huge volumes of information. It found that those who read have a more attuned brain than those who indulge in other passive hobbies and activities.
4. Reading Expands your Vocabulary :
The more books you read, the more word you will know. It does not even require an extra effort. Once you start enjoying the process of reading, your vocabulary enhances itself. Especially with the coming of Kindle readers, and there is an offline oxford dictionary available at your fingertips. It is found that the vocabulary knowledge of forth to six grade children significantly improved with a large number of novel consumed. Not only vocabulary improve, but their general knowledge, spelling, and verbal fluency also improve.
5. Reading Improves your Imagination :
Knowledge is power, but imagination is more valuable. The writer uses their imagination when they write a book. They give their creativity and imagination to make a magical story for readers to enjoy. Hence, by default, it helps you to improve your imagination. You find yourself in the world that the book creates, and you start picturing. This exploration would broaden your mind, develop your imagination, and boost creativity and change your worldview forever.
6. Reading for Entertainment :
All the benefits of reading mentioned so far a bonus result of the most important benefits of reading, which is its entertainment value. If it were not for the entertainment value, reading would be a day work.It is a lot better than sitting in front of the television. The fact that reading makes you more creative is the most rewarding benefits.
"For my whole life, my favorite activity was reading. It's not most social pastime" -Audrey Hepburn
Thanks for reading and start reading.
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