Read To Expand Your Mind

Some of us find reading to be very difficult to incorporate into our daily life perhaps because we associate reading with textbook materials only (which can be dry and uninteresting) or because we become intimidated with the thick pages and challenging vocabulary used in the reading material. To enjoy reading does not happen overnight – in fact, it takes time.

Reading has a wealth of benefits and in order to acquire a liking toward this practice, we can begin by searching reading materials that have topics of particular interest to us - whether through books, magazines or even Facebook posts. Over time, this habit can build to become a hobby we truly enjoy.

How can reading expand our mind, you ask? Firstly, it helps to sharpen the mind in the form of thinking and understanding. As we read more often, in varied subjects and contexts, our vocabulary increases which thus broadens our thoughts, in turn sharpening our critical thinking skills and understanding of the subject. Apart from this, reading also helps improve our memory and focus through mental stimulation as the brain tries to retain pieces of information from the story. Basically, reading can be thought of as a form of mental exercise which pushes our memory and focus to the limits.

Other advantages of reading, among others, include strengthening our writing abilities, enhancing our imagination, boosting sleep, and as a means to destress. If you aren’t an avid reader already, try giving it a shot and see how the benefits can help your mental and physical well-being – it is definitely worth the time!

Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help kick start your journey to self-improvement is by being a more avid reader. Head to your nearest library, pick up a magazine or newspaper, or, more conveniently, take your smart phone and start reading!