Why You Should Read: 7 Reasons You Should Be Reading Books

7 benefits of reading books

Reading is such a great habit to start because you will get something from it, you will get some benefit that helps you, not only that,

But it’s versatile, and there are many ways to read and genres to pick from.

if you have been wanting to start this habit, trying to find something to combat loss of attention span, restart the habit after a long time

If you have been thinking about adding the habit, but every time you find an excuse and think’ it’s not important right now, there are better things i should be doing,

This post will give you 7 compelling reasons to remind you and encourage you to read(some personal and some universal)

What you’ll learn:

• 7 reasons why you should be reading books
• Tips to start 

7 reasons why I love reading and why you should be reading books

7 benefits of reading

1-For Entertainment and escapism

I love escaping to different worlds and living different realities through the characters I read about

i love the quiet time i get when reading, even if it is 10 min. It is so relaxing and enhances my mood for the rest of the day if i read early or change my mood at the end of the day

It’s also a great way to fight against brain rot and mental fatigue that social media projects these days

tip: Start from where you are, read based on genres you love watching, or reconnect with what you used to love or sound good to you, from book recommendations on social media

2-For the immersion

I love getting absorbed in different worlds to expand and enrich my imagination

It’s a wonderful tool to improve your imagination

Tip: If you are finding difficulty in getting immersed, try a different format like listening to an audiobook or do an immersive reading where you read and listen at the same time

3-To think, form opinions, and engage in critical thinking

that I get as I question, ponder about the stories or the non-fiction I read

Writing reviews, thinking about what i read and what i thought as I read the book, helps me form my opinions and engage in critical thinking

It’s a good tool to help you think about what is going on in the story, with the characters and about the characters themselves,.. About the information argument and interpretations present in a nonfiction book.

tip: take a moment to think about what you have read(what did you like and dislike, what you learned,..)and maybe write those thoughts down

4-For education and learning

There are many great informative, educational, non-fiction books that

Teach me different things, new things, life lessons, and overall enhance my knowledge 

I take notes so, I don’t forget, write summaries of the key points for nonfiction books,

focusing on getting answers to questions i pre-thought before reading the book and marking the parts that contain them, since i read it for a reason or to solve a problem

Tip: To start with nonfiction, think of things that interests that you and are curious about,or problems you want to solve and go find a book that does that

5-To understand others, our complex emotions,our way of thinking

through the characters I read about

not only when the author shows you the right way, but also by showing you the wrong way, you’ll reach that

It’s a good way to be in someone else’s shoes and understand their thinking and experience them

Which develops your empathy and emotional intelligence, you’ll be better at understanding your emotions and others through good communication and management 

Learn about new perspectives, thus expanding your worldview 

In many situations,I find myself thinking about what this would make someone feel in real life and be more empathetic, but not always, of course 

6-to improve mental well-being

Reading is a relaxing habit that, when done consistently, helps with sleep and reduces stress and anxiety

I feel good, calm, and at peace when reading, even if I am reading an action-packed book

Tip: start reading in a quiet place for at least 10 min daily

7-to level up and build skills

Reading improves Many skills, like increasing your vocabulary, leveling up your language skills, improving your writing, and improving your articulation

Help build your focus and concentration that has been disturbed by social media and screens

You’ll find yourself remembering better because it boosts your memory 

it keeps my language sharp and expands it

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Find more habits that will improve your life here: 6 Good Habits To Start To Feel Good Now

connect with me on my reading accounts: Fable, Goodreads, Instagram

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Conclusion

In summary, reading is a skill and a tool to live better and improve your life

You can start where you are and go from there

Choose your reason for reading, then start(start with one for now), pick a book that fulfills that reason or purpose

Share in the comments why you want to read. Or why do you read?

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You’ve read why you should read: 7 reasons you should read books

Wishing you the best

wafaa