In a world full of information, we are almost occupied with social media and internet all the time. Few people can spend time on reading a book. Some people don’t like reading and some cannot find time to read.
In fact, there are many benefits of readings, from making us smarter to increase our knowledge. Books have been accompanying human beings for thousands of years and play a vital role. Here are 5 reasons to tell you why we need to read books.
Reading enriches our life
A sad fact is that we all have limited time and life. Most people are always busy with school, work or family. However, reading can offer an opportunity to know about this colorful world. It can take you to a place you’ve never been and meet a person you’ve never known. It’s like magic. In the world of books, you can go anywhere even a place where does not exist in reality. Especially, you can immerse yourself in those stories and experience different lives with the protagonists.
Reading exercises the brain
When reading, we stimulate our mental activity. Many researches have confirmed that reading can stimulate a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain. It can help slow down mental disorders. Just like doing regular exercise to keep ourselves fit, our brains need exercise as well. Therefore, keep reading regularly to make the brain stay healthy.
Reading promotes literacy
Without any doubt, reading is the most direct way to improve our vocabulary. When we read different books, we may come across unfamiliar words. Then we may look up the dictionary or we just learn this words according to the context. Gradually, we can improve our reading and writing in this way while reading.
Reading increases knowledge
Before the electronic era, reading is almost the only way for those who wanted to gain knowledge. When there were no countless messages and social media, many people immersed themself in the world of books and talked to great writers. They were never tired of acquiring knowledge from books.
All books are created by the authors after a long time of hard work. Even though we don’t always read professional or academic books, we can still learn a lot from books. It can be everything. When you feel confused and depressed, a story or a person in the book may give your power and motivate you.
Reading helps reduce stress
Many researchers have proven that reading is very helpful in reducing stress and psychological distress. Life is full of various worries and they often make us feel stressed and concerned. Reading can divert our attention. When reading, we only concentrate on the book and think about the story. Reading for just 30 minutes can reduce stress hormone, which works better and faster than other methods of reducing stress. Besides, you may come across valuable advice and solutions to your problems.
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The benefits of reading need not to be reminded all the time. When you spend some time on reading a book without interruption, you will begin to enjoy and love it. Books are our close friends and wise teachers. Now why not choose a favorite book and begin reading?