Many of us have adapted to the new technolgical world we live in. However, our “old ways” of living have many benefits. When was the last time you sat down and read a book? An actual old fashioned, turn-the-page, kinda book. An article written by Brad Isaac points out an extremely scary statistic; 1 in 4 adults do not read a book throughout the entire year. The entire year! He suggests reading is a great way to broaden your cultural horizons and learn about other places, people and the way different cultures survive.
According to lifedev.net, reading a book has more benefits than you think. Not only does consistant reading improve your memory it also increases your writing, vocabulary and grammar skills. Reading actually reduces stress (who doesn’t like that!) and gives most people enhanced smarts.
With technology literally taking over the world, the cost of buying an actual book these days is quite low. This is not to mention there are numerous reputable stores where you can purchase used books for a fraction of the cost. It is one of the most inexpensive forms of entertainment and perhaps one of the most important.
Have you read today?
Katie
