5 Benefits to Reading

I'm sure you've heard there are many benefits to reading. 

But, have you heard of any of these benefits before?

What are your thoughts on people who think reading is a slow exercise? or, they would prefer to watch a movie instead. 

Here are 5 benefits to reading. 

1. Reading increases your general knowledge. 

There is no doubt that reading will improve your knowledge, especially if you are specialising in one area. 

2. Reading reduces stress. 

This has proved to be true, because when you read, your body relaxes and diverts your attention to the subject at hand. 

3. Reading helps improve your literacy. 

This is a fairly obvious benefit because reading will help to improve your spelling and grammar. 

4. Motivation. 

Reading can motivate you into improving yourself. For example, a self-help book or it can motivate you to become more confident by gaining knowledge of a certain subject/topic. 

5. Sleep. 

Not only does reading help to relax you. It also helps you to fall asleep and have a good night's rest. 

So, if you've been putting off reading that book for some time. Nows the time to read it. There's no time like the present.