Books are fun. There are so many different types of literature available, written by authors of all ages and genders, with all sorts of tastes and diverse writing styles.
There are books written yesterday, and books written 1,000 years ago, such as The Odyssey by Homer, which are still relevant today. So many books, so little time.
I know that I get busy, and with work, family, and other hobbies, and sometimes I dont find time in my schedule to sit down and get lost in a novel.
Here are just a few reasons why we all should get in the habit of enjoying a good book more often:
Reading Builds Vocabulary and Improves Writing Skills
If you read a lot, you may be able to recognize and therefore utilize good writing skills, word choices, and ideas that you find in other authors works. A good book will also introduce new words, and seeing them in context can help with comprehension, and as well as spelling, sentence structure, and grammar. The larger your vocabulary, the more articulately and expressively you will be able to convey your thoughts on paper. Furthermore, different styles of books will expose you to diverse writing styles, which will give you creative ideas to draw from in the future for your own writing.
Reading Helps With Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Relaxing with a book for only 10 minutes can completely relieve tension in the body. When you escape into a book, your mind and body have the ability to relax while it exists in another place and time. This can be the ultimate way to unwind and forget about the anxiety around you, as reading lowers stress levels more quickly than other tension reducers, like cooking, listening to music or working out.
Reading is a Brain Workout, and May Prevent Alzheimers and Dementia
When you read, your memory increases, as you are training your brain to retain the ideas and words you are seeing on the page. A new research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science found that reading may slow or even completely prevent the development of Dementia and Alzheimers disease, since your brain is constantly engaged. Reading forms new pathways in the brain, which strengthens existing memories as well as creates new ones. A good book also improves your analytical and critical thinking skills, which are involved as you analyze the story, put the plot together, understanding the characters, and so on.
Reading Improves Concentration
Picking up a book requires your complete focus and attention in one place. In our world of social media, text messages and 5-minute attention spans, its easy to lose focus, which greatly decreases productivity. Reading can improve concentration and help you stay focused for longer.
Reading Provides Knowledge and Builds Imagination
You can learn anything from books! Skills for life, interesting facts about individuals, or would you just like to take a trip to a new world? There are millions of books, to learn about anything and expand your imagination. A big imagination can help cultivate problem solving skills, and open the door for new opportunities and ideas. And as we know, knowledge is power!
What about you? What are some books that you are reading? Do you have any reading goals at this time?
