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Would you like to learn something? Read books.
Would you like to be an expert in any subject? Read books.
Would you like to gain someone’s life experience? Read books.
Would you like to know how to live? Read books.
If you want to enjoy your life beautifully, make life easy, and learn how to speak, then there is no substitute for books. To say that I can tell you the hundreds of benefits of books through this writing, but it is very difficult to say the benefits of reading books. Think of Elon Musk – He learned rocket science from scratch by reading books. I said nothing about him. What happens if you read books while you want to improve yourself? In this article, I will discuss some important benefits of reading books. So that you are motivated to develop your book reading habit.
Benefits of Reading Books
Reduces Stress
The first benefit of reading books is mental stimulation. Studies have shown that reading can help reduce or even prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. If the brain is kept active, it will never lose its power. Considering the brain as a simple muscle in the body, regular exercise will keep it strong and fit.
There is no stress in life, no matter the amount, that a good story can’t solve. The joy of reading a book is that it will instantly transport you to an unknown world or travel to a time you never imagined. A well-crafted paragraph will offer you a brief escape from everyday reality. This can reduce your mental stress and ultimately bring back your peace of mind. A study of UK students found that those who read books every day suffered less from mental problems. Reading a book for at least 30 minutes every day lowers blood pressure and keeps the heart healthy. It also reduces mental fatigue.
Increases Imagination:
Books open new doors for us, sometimes challenging our assumptions and forcing us to think anew. They expose us to various types of life, cultures, and traditions beyond our immediate surroundings. Through reading, we can experience and empathize with the lives of others. This increases our capacity for empathy, helping us understand the suffering of others and improving our relationships with people.
Keeps the Brain Active:
Scientists have tested that the human brain becomes active while reading a book. This is because signals travel rapidly between neurons in the brain. The brain’s neural network becomes stronger when the long-term habit of reading books is developed. It also protects against forgotten diseases like Alzheimer’s in old age.
Increases Attention:
In the age of short social media statuses and reels, our attention span is decreasing day by day. Along with that, our ability to concentrate on work decreases. Books can liberate us from this bad habit. Try to read a book for an hour every day. Your attention will increase.
Enriches Knowledge:
We all know that many things can be learned by reading books. While we can also learn a lot from videos or blogs, there is no substitute for books when it comes to gaining a complete understanding of a subject. Elon Musk was once asked in an interview, “How did you learn to build rockets?” Musk replied, “Reading books.” So, if you want to learn or understand something, pick up a good book on that subject.
From today you should
(1) Keep the book as your lonely companion.
(2) Read more books.
(3) Realize the real benefits of reading books by putting knowledge into practical use.
(4) Keep a book with you at all times.
(5) Select a few books on the subject you want
to know about and keep reading.
Remember
- It is better to read one book carefully 3 times than to read 3 good books.
- Choosing a book over a phone is self discipline.
- Reading Books every day is as important as bathing.
The more you read, the more you know. The more you know, the more you realize how much you don’t know. This realization is the beginning of true critical thinking
