BENEFITS OF READING BOOKS

 

                                                   

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 Gain Valuable Knowledge

Learning is among the most evident advantages of reading regularly. Literally everything can be learned from books. For example, when people ask SpaceX creator Elon Musk how he learned to construct rockets, he always responds, "I read books."

So, what do you want to learn?

Maybe you want to learn how to create a profitable business, code, or paint? Perhaps you'd like to know how to get rid of your procrastination,Or maybe you want to learn how to make a total life change?.

 

Exercise Your Brain

What makes reading such a big deal? Joseph Addison, an English writer from the 17th century, famously said, "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."

Studies have verified that reading activates a sophisticated system of neural circuits and impulses in the brain. In addition, these networks get stronger and more complex as you get better at reading.

Researchers assessed the effects of reading a novel on our brains in a different study. As the tension in Robert Harris's novel "Pompeii" increased, more brain regions were active in the study participants.

The scans revealed that reading enhanced brain connectivity both during and for days following the reading experience, highlighting the many advantages of daily book reading.

In summary, just like our muscles, our brains have a "use it or lose it" mentality. Put another way, our cognitive abilities may deteriorate if we don't routinely exercise our thoughts. On the other hand, we can keep them robust and healthy if we read them every day.

 

Improve Your Focus

Newport also makes the case that social media apps, notifications, and continuous multitasking are making this ability less and less common. According to a Microsoft study, consumers tend to lose interest after just eight seconds. Thankfully, one of the key benefits of reading is that it helps you practice concentrating on just one thing at a time.

 

Improve Your Memory

One of the advantages of reading books is that it can improve your memory. Reading a non-fiction book exposes you to a wealth of knowledge about the topic you're reading about. Comparably, when you read a novel, you have to commit to memory a tonne of details on the storyline and its subplots, the people and their interactions, and the setting. 

Enjoy Entertainment

Books provide some of the most engaging entertainment on the planet. As the author Stephen King said, "Books are a uniquely portable magic." Every reader can find their ideal genre among the millions of amazing books available, ranging from business books and self-help manuals to fantasy novels and classic literature.

 

Improve Your Ability to Empathize

Reading books can also help us become more empathetic people, which is another advantage. Additionally, empathy has a lot of advantages; it can strengthen relationships, lower stress levels, and guide our moral compass.

 

Improve Your Communication Skills

In fact, one study discovered that 69% of employers are looking to hire people with "soft" skills, such as effective communication. It is only natural for us to notice the composition, cadence, and writing style of well-written works as we read them. The same way that musicians are impacted by one another, these qualities invariably find their way into our work.

 

Reduce Stress

Research has proven that just 30 minutes of reading can lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and feelings of psychological distress. Comparing reading to other stress-reduction strategies,including walking, drinking tea or coffee, and playing video games, another study found that reading is the most effective way to lower stress. According to the study, reading for just six minutes can lower stress levels by more than two-thirds.

- farah mokhtar