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The Power of Reading

 


  How many books have you read in a week? 5 books? 1 book? When was the last time you read a book or magazine? Do your daily reading habits centre around tweets, Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp? If you're one of the countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading is learning, Learning is education. Education is knowledge, and knowledge is power. So whoever is not get used to reading, there are several benefits of reading a book.

  Knowledge. Yes, reading is knowledge. Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information and you never know when it might come in handy one day. The more knowledge you have, the more ready you will face any challenge later. 

  Vocabulary expansion. The more you read, the more words gain. There are about 11 words per line. 34 lines per page. 500 on average pages per book. If you do the math, adds up to about 187000 words if it's around 500 pages. Imagine reading a book a week, which means that you would encounter 748000 words per month. That sounds like a lot, and guess what, it does. 

  Reading helps strengthen the brain. It just likes how exercising strengthens the body, reading is also exercising our mind. By reading, you are helping your brain stay active and sharp, which is beneficial for the future. Researchers have confirmed that reading involves a complex signal in our brain. 

  Free entertainment. Have you known that reading a book is also entertainment on a low budget? Yes, for low-budget entertainment, you can visit any library you like either a local library or the library from school. So step away from your computer for a little while, crack open a book, and recharge your soul for a little while. 

  As you can see how powerful reading a book is. There are still benefits of reading a book but, I'm afraid someone is start to lose their focus while reading a long article. As a beginner try to find your favourite genre. Good luck and have a nice day 😀.


References:

  1. 10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day (2013). Available at: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html.
  2. The Power of Reading in 2021 (2021) Teenfinancialfreedom.com. Available at: https://teenfinancialfreedom.com/the-power-of-reading/.
  3. Benefits of Reading Books: For Your Physical and Mental Health (2021). Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-reading-books.

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