Reading is that exercise, which helps build a solid stair to success. Here’s a list of its significance.
Provides Mental Stimulation: Reading is an exercise of the brain cells that helps to sharpen and develop the mind. The process of grasping and understanding the written word helps the mind expand and is known to prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia by keeping the brain functional.
Reduces Stress: The amount of stress that we encounter in our daily lives, arising from work, relationships and other issues can be eased out when we drown ourselves in reading a good story. Reading transports us into another realm and relieves us of tension and anxiety.
Enhances Knowledge: Reading adds to your knowledge. Information gets stored in the brain and can come in handy when required. The more knowledge acquired, the better equipped you are to tackle any upcoming challenge. Also, under dire circumstances, anything can be lost including job, money, health, but knowledge remains intact.
Expands Vocabulary: Vocabulary is the chief tool of language and plays a major role in communication. Reading increases vocabulary by exposure to new words which in turn adds elegance to both spoken and written language.
Sharpens Memory: The act of reading enhances retention capacity as the brain tends to remember facts, characters, background and related information.
Strengthens Analytical Skills: Reading thought provoking stories or articles requiring analysis, builds strong analytical thinking skills which can be useful in necessary situations.
Improves Concentration:
Reading keeps one engrossed for a long time, especially when it’s a story. This improves concentration. Reading for 15 to 20 minutes before going to work can keep you focussed on work all day.
Enhances Writing Skill: Reading acts as a catalyst for writers to improve their writing skills. Good writers are known to be voracious readers armed with rich vocabulary.
Contributes to Self Development: Reading articles on self realisation and confidence building plays a major role in contributing to self development as it helps the reader have a greater understanding and insight of oneself.
Provides Tranquility: Besides relaxation, reading provides immense inner peace and tranquillity. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calmness, thus preventing depression and mental illness.
Source of Entertainment: Subscribing to membership in a library can curb expenses and provide free entertainment. As libraries rotate their stock and get new books, one can never run out of material to read.
At the end, let us remember reading replenishes the soul, enlightens the mind and recharges the individual to face new challenges and prepare better for life.
