5 Reasons To Keep Reading
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

5 Reasons To Keep Reading

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

639
5 Reasons To Keep Reading
UHWO

"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go!" -Dr. Seuss

1. Stress reduction

Unfortunately stress is inevitable. After a long day of work or class, the majority of people are desperate to escape the stress of daily life. Sitting down with a well-written book or even an intriguing article allows us to calm down and temporarily forget about any tension. When we engage in reading that interests us, we are transported to a state of relaxation.

2. Vocabulary expansion

Reading allows us to be exposed to new words. Eventually these words will make their way into our everyday vocabulary and will only further help and educate our minds. Those who are well-spoken make a positive impression on employers and anyone else they encounter.

3. Increased knowledge

Reading fills our minds with an endless amount of information. The more knowledge we hold, the better equipped and prepared we are to form a plan of action when faced with a challenge. Whenever life greets you with an obstacle and it seems as if you have lost everything that would normally help you overcome the problem, remember that your knowledge cannot be taken from you.

4. Memory improvement

What do you remember when you’re in the middle of a novel? You have to remember the plot, an assortment of characters, and any sub plot that is included in the story. The brain is a marvelous part of the human body and reading allows us to exercise our brain to better recall information.

5. Entertainment

In fact, it's free entertainment. A Netflix or Hulu subscription will cost you a monthly fee and while these two sources are definitely a great way to stay entertained, reading is free. While heading over to your local library may seem lame these days, library trips could keep you sane from everlasting boredom whenever money is tight.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

54862
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35301
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957480
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

184174
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments