Why Reading a Book a Week Changed My Life |
Posted: December 12, 2017 |
Not everyone is an avid reader. Even those who enjoy reading might only finish one book per month if that. Others simply like the "easy route" of reading short works, blogs, and magazines. In fairness, when pressed for time, investments in a good book become hard to make. The best advice here would be to make time. In fact, find the time to read one entire book each and every week. Fiction or non-fiction matters not. Just read a book a week every week. Do this year in and year out. Being committed to such frequent reading may reap huge rewards. The rewards gained from consistent reading may be ones you didn't even think possible. Reading Means a Continual Education A reliable way to continue your education long after you leave school is to teach yourself. Many sources of learning exist, but the age-old approach to reading a well-written book may still be the best. Reading a number of books on a variety of different subjects further expands the mind's ability to learn. Any and all quality published works have something to offer the reader. By continuing to read avidly, your horizons of knowledge never become stale. Reading Expands the Mind and Opens Up Self-Reflection Knowledge sometimes comes in the form of self-awareness. You can learn a lot about yourself by truly examining the books you gravitate towards. When reading, think about sections or passages in a particular book that move you. Ask yourself why they move you. Reflect on yourself while reading. Think about the deeper connections between yourself and the subject matter. Look at Their Eyes Were Watching God quotes for insights into the many reflective dimensions possible from avid reading. Reading Can Lead You Into Other Paths in Life Say an interesting book about surfing or mountain climbing catches your eye. Reading a "life story" book from someone dedicated to a sportive pursuit may lead you to take up the hobby and lifestyle as well. An embrace of sports and active hobbies reflects one example of how reading may support a change in the path of your life. Reading frequently may serve as the impetus for many changes. Sometimes those changes are minor, other times they may be rather profound. Entering a Brave New World The term "lost in a book" refers to being so engrossed in reading that you zone out of the real world. Well, you never leave the real world but you become so focused on the world presented on the page, you seemingly enter it. People enter new worlds when reading. While too much escapism comes with drawbacks, the limited amount of escaping the pressures and stress of the real world reading provides can be a good thing. Losing yourself in an incredible book also supports the potential to fully experience the expanded knowledge and personal recollection potential previously mentioned. Reading May Improve Mood Dare it to be said, reading could contribute to the reader feeling a bit happier. Reading remains an enjoyable activity for people. Sitting in bed or on the beach reading a good book might boost your mood. Of course, the subject matter plays a part in this. A depressed person who chooses to read downbeat material may not find his/her mood elevated. In general, reading upbeat, positive, information material can lead to a mood-enhancing effect on the reader. Reading is enjoyable. Enjoyable things make you feel good. Consistency and Reading Maximizing all the benefits potentially gained from reading relies on consistency. This is why it is so important to read one book per week. The more books you read and the more often you read them, the greater the likelihood you reap the greatest rewards they offer.
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