Why should we read?

Media keep saying that people should read more. We are bombarded with slogans like "Reading broadens our horizons", "Reading enriches our vocabulary". They are right, because reading stimulates not only our knowledge but also our personality!

1. Reading enriches your vocabulary!
By reading we have a possibility of learning new words, which can help us with interpersonal communication. Knowledge of a large number of words makes it easier for us to express our emotions and describe our thoughts.

2. It is a great exercise for your brain!
As opposed to mindlessly watching television or staring at a computer screen, reading improves the movement of our brain and somehow makes it to think straight. Thanks to that we can improve our analytical thinking ability. While reading we try to stay focused, understand and remember a lot of things and discover new terms.

3. Reading creates imagination!
When we read a novel, we endeavour to imagine the place which the action takes place in, characters, their facial expressions and behaviours. We create our own movie in our mind. Eyes see the letters, words, and the brain transforms them into images in our head. It is an incredible stimulation of our brain!

4. It builds your self-esteem!
The more you read, the more you know. The more you know, the more confident you feel in various situations. The more confident you feel, the more comfortable in different communities you become. This is a chain reaction that gives only benefits.

5. Reading helps you forget about your worries!                                                                          
 Nothing soothes the nerves better than an evening with a good book and a cup of coffee or tea. When you read, the concerns of everyday life go away. You focus only on the plot of the book. This relaxation helps you sleep well and reduces the level of stress.

Therefore, if you are at home, bored and you do not know what to do – go and grab a book! You will move to an entirely different world, meet new characters, learn new things and enrich your vocabulary! Go ahead!

By Paulina Drozd