Make reading a part of your daily habit, as it has many physical and mental benefits.
We lead busy lives and reading takes the last seat in our priority list. But did you know there are benefits of reading that go beyond pleasure?
Having the habit of reading books from childhood all through senior years can have benefits that last a lifetime. From physical to mental, below are some positive effects reading every day can have on you.
Reduces stress
Lose yourself in a great story to say goodbye to stress from work, personal relationships and other daily issues. A novel can transport you far away from reality or distract you, allowing you to relax and release tension.
Improves vocabulary
More reading leads to more exposure to different words, which leads to them making way into your daily conversational habits. Having a big vocabulary size benefits many areas of your life, from job opportunities to standardized tests.
Stimulates the brain
Like other muscles in your body, the brain also requires regular exercise to keep it healthy and strong. Reading increases brain connectivity that helps you stay mentally stimulated, which also prevents you from suffering brain diseases in the future.
Aids focus and concentration
In our technology-driven world, attention span is decreasing, as there is an increased need to multi-task almost every 10 minutes. This can lower your productivity and increase stress levels. But reading calls for your attention to one story while melting away your surroundings, which improves your focus and concentration.
Improves writing skills
Observing the writing styles of different authors can influence your writing skills. Musicians and painters tend to draw influence from their previous masters. Similarly, writing is also perfected when you read the works of previous great authors.
Helps you live longer
Studies have shown that people who read live 2 years longer than those who didn’t. Additionally, it also said that people who read for more than three and a half hours per week were more than 20% likely to live longer in comparison to those who didn’t.
It doesn’t matter what you read. While we recommend reading novels, but if you are on a time crunch, then even reading a short story every day will help you. Just remember to pick something that interests you, so you are more invested in it.
