Before many technologies were invented, namely the Internet, people considered reading their only way to gather information and keep up with current events. Advances in technology dominated our lives; movies, television, and video games took so much of our time when it comes to the usage of our free time. Unfortunately, many of us, especially the younger generation forgot about reading in favor of these other activities. In my opinion, the more you do these activities, the more you develop passion and love toward them, it’s exactly the same case when it comes to reading.
Medical professionals have said that the brain is a muscle like any other, and to grow your brain and broaden its ability, you have to read. Reading is essential for your brain to function properly and is one of the most affective ways to exercise it. It’s the same when you go to the gym to workout your muscles. Our brains actually process information when we play video games or watch the television, but it doesn’t come close to the same level of processing when you read. While reading, the brain does two things: It processes the information that you’re reading, and also creates imagery and visualizes the words that are in front of you. The brain does all of this. Picture this for example, “ The red car rushed through the jungle.” Creating imagery enhances your brain function.
Another reason why you should read is that it’s an effective way to become knowledgeable in a lot of subjects. There is no limit to the categories that books, novels, and magazines can offer. You can find all these information waiting for you online no matter the topic. What should you look for, you may ask? My advice as a member of society is to be familiar with the current affairs in the society and in the world.
I agree that sometimes people don’t have enough time to read due to their busy schedule, and they get their information through other medium such as television or radio, and that’s fine, but keep in mind that this information that you hear on the radio or see on TV can be a little bit condensed. When you read a full article on a familiar topic, you will discover much more information that you other wise wouldn’t be familiar with. I also recommend reading some history, it’s said that you don’t know where you going if you don’t know where you come from. It’s really important to read as much as we can on historical topics to know how things evolved from nothing.
Reading improves your memory. It helps to activate your memory muscles, and it requires you to remember details, themes and characters. Also the more you read, the more knowledgeable you get, and the more confident you become. People will look at you for answers because you have a lot of knowledge on different topics; as a result, your confidence will develop, and you will feel better about yourself. You don’t have to necessary look for an easy book to read, challenging books will improve your vocabulary and will give you some interesting information.
Reading about different ethnicities and diversities will give you an insight to a new whole world. You’ll become more aware of the different cultures and languages. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you didn’t have anything to talk about? A remedy for this is to grab a book and start reading!
Note: If you want to break the lack of interest in your life, go grab an interesting book and introduce yourself to a world full of new information and ingenuity. Importantly, the more accurate information you have, the more it will lead you to reach your accurate goals, and the more your level of reading gets high, the more you will be able to knock on the different opportunities in this world.
"Not every reader is a leader, but every leader must be a reader."
---Harry Truman.
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