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We
all know that reading is fundamental although many of us really don’t like to
do it.
Why
Not?
Reading is one of
the best hobbies a person can have. But it’s saddening to know that majority of
us aren’t introduced to the fabulous world of books. If you are one of the
non-book readers who feels you “don’t need no stinking books”, here are some
reasons to start the habit…before you are left behind!
1. Reading is an active mental process: Unlike sitting in
front of the idiot box (TV), reading makes you use your brain. While reading
you would be forced to reason out many things which are unfamiliar to you. In
this process you would use the grey cells of your brain to think and become smarter.
2. Reading improves your vocabulary: Remember in
elementary school when you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by
reading the context of the other words in the sentence? You get the same
benefit from book reading. While reading books, especially challenging ones,
you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn’t be otherwise.
3. Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places of the world: How would you
know about the life of people in Mexico if you don’t read about it? Reading
gives you an insight into the diversity of ethnicity of people, their customs,
their lifestyles etc. You become more aware about the different places and the
code of conduct in those places.
4. Improves concentration and focus: It requires you
to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet
posts or e-Mails that might contain small chunks of information, books tell the
whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, like a muscle, you
will get better at concentration.
5. Builds self-esteem: The more you read, the more
knowledgeable you become. With more knowledge comes more confidence. More
confidence builds self-esteem. So it’s a chain reaction. Since you are so well
read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get
better.
6. Improves memory: Many studies show if you don’t use
your memory, you lose it. Crossword puzzles are an example of a word game that
staves off Alzheimer’s. Reading, although not a game, helps you stretch your
memory muscles in a similar way. Reading requires remembering details, facts
and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
7. Improves your discipline: Making time to read is something we
all know we should do, but who schedules book reading time every day? Very few…
That’s why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it,
improves discipline.
8. Improves creativity: Reading about diversity of life and
exposing yourself to new ideas and more information helps to develop the
creative side of the brain as it imbibes innovation into your thinking process.
9. You always have something to talk about: Have you ever
found yourself in an embarrassing situation where you didn’t have anything to
talk about? Did you hate yourself for making a fool of yourself? Do you want a
remedy for this? It’s simple. Start reading. Reading widens your horizon of
information. You’ll always have something to talk about. You can discuss
various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the stuff you are
learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of
sharing become endless.
10. Reduces boredom: One of the rules I have is if I am
feeling bored, I will pick up a book and start reading. What I've found by
sticking to this is that I become interested in the book’s subject and stop
being bored. I mean, if you’re bored anyway, you might as well be reading a
good book, right?
If you want to
break the monotony of a lazy, uncreative and boring life, go and grab an
interesting book. Turn the pages to explore a new world filled with information
and ingenuity.
Below is a link I’ve
included that has some of the most popular books to read http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/leisure-reading
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