Monday, May 12, 2014

14 Benefits of reading books

One of the best habits that a person can inculcate in his life is that of reading. To be honest, knowledge is just one of the many benefits that a person can get from reading. But the sad fact is that, a lot of people never really read any book after completing their education. Maybe they're just not knowing about the hundreds of benefits that one receive from reading a book.
So, below are some of the many benefits that you get from reading a book:-
* Entertainment -- It's one of the best form of entertainment. Whether you're reading a romance novel, fictional novel, comics, etc you get enjoyment.
* Vocabulary expansion -- Reading books expand your vocabulary to new heights. And I'm not just saying this out of thin air. It has been proved and you can always give it a try yourself.
* Improve focus -- Yes, studies has shown that reading books just for 20-30 minutes a day can give your focus a boost.
* Improve your writing skills -- That's one of the reasons that most good writers are also vigorous readers.
* Inspiration -- If you've a book that's famous for inspiring people then read it and you're bound to get some of it, too.
* It boost your imagination and creativity -- Do you know that people who wants to become more creative are recommended reading books. Books are one of the best ways to boost your creativity, especially if you are young.
* Enhance memory -- It's based on the fact that the more you'll use your brain, the better it'll become.
* Increase General Knowledge -- Well, this is something that I don't need to explain, why.
* You get to know about great people -- Certainly, if you'll read a biography or autobiography then you'll get to know about those great people who once used to walk on this earth or are still doing so.
* Reduce stress -- A well written book can transport you to other realms. Then it doesn't matter how much stress that brought home from your work, it all just vanishes like those cookies in-front of you.
* It helps to boost your analytic thinking -- Have you ever solved any mystery in a mystery book before it ends or analyzed the end of a well written novel. This is what this point is all about.
* It saves you from deadly diseases such as Alzheimer -- While reading you stretch your brain muscles which lead to a lesser chance of you having Alzheimer.
* It helps you become an expert -- If you need to become the expert on a particular topic then read 100 books on it and you're most likely to become one.
* It can change your life -- How many times in your life have you met people whose life has been deeply touched by some books. Well, maybe not many because not many people are in the habit of reading books. But those people who read books on self-development, inspiration, etc are sure to go through life changing experiences at least once in their life.

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