What are the benefits of reading?

1, decompression

With the rapid development of society, our pressure is increasing. When you are immersed in a book, all the stress will disappear. A good novel can take you into another world, and an in-depth article will focus your attention, let you enjoy the beauty of the moment and put aside the pressure.

2. Increase your knowledge

Books are one of the ways for us to acquire knowledge. The knowledge we get from books is always useful, although we don't know when it will come in handy. The more knowledge you acquire, the more prepared you will be and the more confident you will be when facing the challenges in life. In the long life, we may lose our jobs, love, money and even health, but you will never lose your knowledge.

3. Exercise your brain

Studies have proved that continuous mental exercise can slow down or prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, because the brain will not lose its vitality in the process of acquiring knowledge. The brain, like other muscles in the body, needs exercise to be healthy, so it is also suitable for mental level. Puzzles and chess have been proved to be helpful to cognitive stimulation.

Step 4 improve memory

The brain is a wonderful organ. When you read, it can remember every detail you read. Surprisingly, every new memory you create will open new neural chains (brain pathways) and strengthen existing pathways, which will help you recall short-term memories and stabilize your blood. Reading is of great help to improve memory.

5, improve concentration

When you read a book, all your attention is focused on it. Other people and things in the world don't seem to exist, and you will be immersed in every interesting detail. Try reading 15- 20 minutes before work (you can use bus time to go to work). When you get to the office, you will find how dedicated you are.

6. Calm your mind

When you are upset, reading can not only relax you, but also calm your heart. Reading mental books can lower blood pressure and bring endless peace, while research shows that reading self-help books can help people avoid some emotional out of control and minor mental illness.

Generally speaking, reading can cultivate people's sentiment and give them knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, we should read more books to lay a solid foundation for our future life!