I’m sure if you are an avid reader, you actually won’t need a list of reasons to read every single day. However, If you don’t read a lot, this list of « reasons to read » will help you give reading, for the sake of reading, a second chance.

1. STRESS RELIEF:

Sitting down with a book seems to automatically relax you, and once you have read a page or two, those stresses from the day will fade.

2. EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY:

I’m a word nerd. I admit it.

Reading expands your vocabulary basically without study. This will help you in so many ways.

3. STIMULATE YOUR MIND:

Reading is another thing you can do along with crosswords to keep your mind in good working order. It can help slow (or maybe even prevent) the progress of Alzheimer’s dementia.

4. IMPROVED CONCENTRATION:

I’ve seen a lot of articles lately about how the Internet affects our ability to stay focused. We are quickly going from one thing to another on the Internet. Doing this really affects our concentration. When you sit down with a book, you’re going to read at least a chapter or two or three, and that is only going to help improve your concentration and focus.

5. WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY ?

While I mostly read fiction, I do enjoy biographies and historical novels. With reading, you can learn not only about people, but how to do things, self improvement, cooking, and that’s not all.

There’s so much out there for us to learn.

The choices are endless. Discover what you’ve been missing !