“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a
good book listens as well” – Mark Haddon. Books are not just packed with
knowledge, it can be an inspiration, a guide, a source of joy and hope and so
much more. According to Google, around 130 million books have been published
till 2010. It is 2020 now and the number might have risen for sure. Below are
some benefits of reading books which will make you want to become a
bibliophile.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT – Reading is very important as a
part of our personal development. Book educates us and helps us expand our
imagination and visualization. It incites creativity. There are so many books
on several topics from which we can learn many new things. It will help us become
more positive and see the world from a different point of view. It improves our
vocabulary which boosts our self-confidence and helps us have efficient
communication. Reading exposes us to various situations and experiences which
we might never get to experience in our lives and helps us analyze better. It
takes us to places we have never gone, to sights we have never seen, to
fragrances we have never smelled and to flavours we have never tasted. Reading
books help us understand and express ourselves better. After reading a good
book, your will always takeaway something new and something good. Books will make
us want to take the lead in our life and hence become more productive.
HEALTH BENEFITS – You will be amazed to know that
reading silently for just six minutes can reduce your heart rate and help your
muscles relax. Reading on a regular basis can add more years to your life.
Reading good and inspirational books help you feel more positive and good about
yourselves thus eliminating stress. We can also say that it provides us an
escape from reality which will help us feel relaxed and refreshed. The pleasure
that we get from reading books makes us feel less anxious and makes us ready to
accept more challenges in our day-to-day life. Reading regularly can also
alleviate depression. It helps us to eliminate the negativity from our mind. If
you have trouble falling asleep then reading is a good solution for it. Age
related diseases like Alzheimer’s can also be prevented by developing a habit
of reading. Books help us build meaningful relationships as it teaches us to
empathize with others, thus making us feel less lonely. Books are great for our
overall health.
OTHER LIFE BENEFITS – Reading makes you smarter and
wise in general. You never know when a little information from a book might
come handy. It helps you make better decisions by analyzing the situations
properly. Leadership is a skill which can be developed from reading regularly.
Most of the great leaders read an average of 60 books per year. Reading
improves our writing skills because of good imagination and concentration. It
makes us thoughtful which helps us to set priorities in our life. Having priorities
in our lives makes us more organized and productive.
Reading books have tons of benefits, not only for
becoming more knowledgeable but also for the mind, soul and body. I hope this
article will convince you to start reading. The more you read, the better person
you will become.
Which is your favourite book?
