Reading is one of those wonderful activities that anyone can take part in, regardless of age, status or interests.

Nowadays, people are invariably multitasking. Lack of focus, distractions, for instance, texting while eating and having a conversation at the same time, talking to people while watching TV, listening to music while studying. Reading reduces the amount of multitasking one engages in, which then encourages readers to focus on a single activity, that is reading.

The knowledge and brain development that is gained from reading has been scientifically proven to help battle the ailments of aging.

There are tons of reasons why you should start reading, and its importance. In this blog, we tried to narrow down to some major benefits of reading. Let's dig into it.

1. Increases Vocabulary

While reading, you might encounter a few words that are new to you or you don't know the meaning or pronunciation. The more you read, the more words you gain exposure to and they’ll eventually make their way into your everyday vocabulary. If you then pay attention to the pronunciation, it inevitably improves it as well. According to a paper from the University of California Berkeley, exposure to new vocabulary leads to higher scores on intelligence tests.

2. Improves Memory

When you read a book, you have to remember the settings of the book, characters, places, things, etc. When you read you are using your memory muscle which lies in the Cerebrum part of your brain. Using this muscle helps your memory long term. Reading at least a little each day can improve your focus and your memory function.

3. Build Confidence

In a world where competition in every walk of life prevails, we need to build our personality to have considerable confidence in themselves. Kids who lack confidence in their early stages often grow up to be shy, and at times suicidal, since they develop a victim mentality owing to the lack of confidence in their own self. Reading books sharpens many skills and all together they’ll build confidence

4. Improves Concentration

The more you read, the more focus is strengthened because it requires concentration to read. When sitting down to read a book or article, you will not understand what you are reading unless you’re focused. Consider what it is like when solving a puzzle, To get it correct, you have to focus intently on that problem. The same goes for reading books. Your focus improves with your reading ability.

5. Keeps you engaged

Many of us have a lot of things stressing us out in our busy and hectic lives, and we are always looking for new, concrete ways to deal with these anxieties. Well, reading keeps you engaged, Reading can really provide a sense of belonging, giving us a sense of hope during tough times, reminding us that we are not alone. Reading about others who also went through a hard time and managed to face their challenges can serve as a real inspiration. Sometimes, a good book is exactly what we need to keep ongoing.

6. Gives a Greater Perspective

Another one of the reasons, why reading is important, is that it allows for a greater perspective on life and on others. Reading can take us outside of our closed-off bubble, allowing us to see a different view on the world, one outside of our own. Reading is a chance to live through the lives of others without stepping outside of our comfort zone or even traveling anywhere else. It will transport our imagination to places we’ve never been before, and perhaps never even knew existed.

7. Better Writing Skills

Those who write, know the importance of reading books. Whether you write things for work or just personal, heavy reading can improve your writing skills and abilities. There are several ways in which it can help strengthen your writing styles and skills, and each of these ways happens without you even realizing it. If you are a serious writer, you can read both novels or these amazing books on writing. Any form of reading can improve your writing tremendously.

8. Boosts Your Sleep

Reading before bed calms your body and mind, especially after a long and stressful day. Even if it is just a short amount—a chapter or two—the peacefulness that reading induces can help to get a deep and restful sleep. The relaxation that books can bring is just one of the wonderful benefits of reading every night to fall asleep.

9. Improves analytical skills

Reading not only enriches your knowledge but also makes it sharpen to analyze and evaluate things in a better way. In this way, reading enhances our analytical thinking.

Conclusion

Books are amazing things that can be both entertaining and beneficial to your health so take this challenge and improve your reading habits with just one book today! If this post was helpful, do share.

Thanks for reading.