Daily Reading And The Benefits It Offers

Books are now more accessible than ever, and also often very cheap. You can choose from different formats (hardcover, paperback, digital), making it a lot easier for everyone to read. Books are accessible, they are diverse… but how much time do you spend reading them? If you can’t even remember when was the last time you read a book, you can say something is wrong. Daily reading offers benefits that you simply should not pass up.

Reading enriches you mentally and ensures that your brain continues to work at top level. But we’re talking about reading books, not magazines or newspapers or your favorite blog. The story should be deep, connecting characters, actions and chapters and comparing them to the real world. So, in this article, we’re going to talk about some of the reasons why you should be looking for a book that’s right for you (and why you should sink your teeth into it right away).

Daily reading improves your emotional intelligence

Reading helps you empathize with the different types of people you follow in their adventures. Many of them experience feelings that you have experienced yourself, and that helps you put yourself in their shoes. Of course, if you’ve made reading a daily habit, you’d do this a lot more often.

It gives you a bigger vocabulary

This is one of the most well-known benefits of reading. Daily reading helps you to make a connection between the words you pronounce and the words you read. The more you read, the bigger your vocabulary grows, especially if you switch between different genres.

More general knowledge about the world and different cultures

It doesn’t matter whether you’re reading a non-fiction story or a fictional one, your knowledge about the world and cultures will expand. Even the most fantastic stories are inspired by legends, history and all other kinds of stories that exist in our world. Daily reading gives you access to a lot of information that can be useful or just interesting.

better spelling

This is another well-known benefit of reading. It’s true, reading a lot makes you write better. It’s more interesting than memorizing a bunch of spelling rules. The more often you see a written word, the easier it will be for you to remember how to spell it.

No more stress

Taking a break from your obligations (and especially your stress) by reading every day is very helpful. It goes beyond just taking some time for yourself. It also means focusing your attention on something that completely captivates your mind. If you’re focused on what’s going on in the book, then you probably won’t be so focused on your own to-do list anymore.

Critical Thinking

The more you read, the more problems you run into (fictional, of course). This can be useful when it comes to taking a stance in a conflict, as there aren’t many people who don’t form an opinion when there’s a conflict. As you read, the characters tell you their thoughts about the issue, and that will help you decide if you’re on their side, against them, or even if you’re willing to change your mind.

Fun and entertainment

Nowadays we all take in much more audiovisual content, this sometimes makes us forget that our imagination is actually the best source of audiovisual content while reading. It is very entertaining to imagine the characters and the places they go as you adapt them to your own tastes, experiences and desires.

How to make daily reading a habit

It’s not easy to read if it’s not a habit. Some people have lost the habit, but others have never had the habit. Now that you know the importance of reading, you can start focusing on how to make it a habit:

• Remember that reading should be fun. If it’s not a habit for you, it can be hard to remember that reading can be fun, empowering, and even revealing. You just have to give it a chance. So it can show you that for yourself.
• Try to see each book as an achievement. The positive feeling you get after finishing a book can make you want to start on the next one.
• Take your book with you wherever you go. Whether it’s a hard copy or digital (although this works better if it’s a hard copy), it’s always good to have your book handy. This allows you to read anywhere. In public transport or somewhere in the waiting room. This is a lot better than sitting on your phone all the time.

• Read when you need time for yourself. Connecting habits makes them stronger and lasts longer. For example, by combining your time for yourself with time to read.
• Read what you like. You don’t have to finish every book you start. If you don’t like a book, you don’t have to read it. Spend your time on a book that interests you. Reading should be a positive experience.

Finally…

It is important to remember that reading is a slow process. You won’t become a bookworm overnight. So start simple and steady. This will help a lot if you want to make it a habit. Once you are there, enjoy it and share your experience with others.