Benefits of Reading
Reading can be very soothing and fun but reading practices are also associated with numerous psychological benefits. To put it briefly, reading is a life hack for a happier mind, a healthier brain, improved social skills, and higher academic achievement!
Participation question:
When was the last time you read a book?
What topics do you like to read about?
Helpful Videos:
7 SHOCKING Benefits Of Reading
Helpful Resources:
Bibliotherapy | Psychology Today
The Association Between Reading and Emotional Development
Seeking Help
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@amiablePeace77
When was the last time you read a book? I'm currently reading one for school.
What topics do you like to read about? I like to read magazines, local newspapers, and various sites online.
@amiablePeace77
Reading allows me to park my problems, and to transport myself into a better world, one that I created. I love reading romance 🥰
@Amanda84
Do you have a favourite romance author?
Ps. I love the way you express.
@trueconfidant123
Ah thank you 🥰
My favourite one, is one through the ages actually, it would be Wuthering Heights!
I’m reading a book right now. The book I am currently reading a book that deals with a mental health issue. I also read romance novels when I just want to relax. Sometimes it’s hard to concentrate, but lately that hasn’t been a problem for me.
@Lauren63
Educating yourself is good. I like that you also just read something to relax!
I have mixed feelings about reading.
Right now it's helping me sleep. It allows me to block the self torturing thoughts so I can relax enough to sleep.
But reading is also partly to blame for those self torturing thoughts. Romance novels paint an idealistic view of love that led me to have unrealistic expectations, and then resentment when my partner couldn't meet those expectations. In real life a partner doesn't know what you feel or what you want by instinct. Real life is a lot more messy.
@Clio9876
I hear you Clio. It might help some people to relax when they read books that paint a perfect picture of relationships, but it can give a bitter aftertaste when you know it's not reality and it requires a good amount of input from both sides. Reading funny stories can be more helpful.
@amiablePeace77
I like factual stories. People who have succeeded despite the messiness of life can be very inspirational.
@Clio9876 I agree it is amazing what people overcome.
I miss seeing you in discussions.
@soulsings
I'm thinking there is maybe a typo in your comment. Is there a "m" missing? If so, that's a kind comment. It's pleasing to hear I'm missed. Unfortunately the discussion times are really late for me. Normally I'm asleep before then. And if I'm not, I fall asleep during the discussion! 😴
@Clio9876 yes of course I miss seeing you in discussions. Maybe see you again sometime. Want the schedule?
I have just finished reading the book
How to make you brain your best friend
And it's amazing 👏
I highly recommend this to EVERYONE reading thid
@peacefulWings2392
Thanks for your suggestion! I just had a brief look at the description of the book, sounds quite interesting.
@amiablePeace77
When was the last time you read a book? im currently reading a book :)
What topics do you like to read about? i usually read mysteries or romance!
@amiablePeace77
When was the last time you read a book?
I'm currently reading one, it's called- A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson. It's a part of a trilogy.
What topics do you like to read about?
Psychology, Murder Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Finance, Romance. It's a wide spectrum.
@trueconfidant123
That book could give me some interesting ideas 😂
@Amanda84
Sheesh, Amanda! 😭😂
Have you watched The Twisted Take of Amanda Knox?
@trueconfidant123
I have , madness 😁
@amiablePeace77
The last book I read over the last few days was printed in France in the 1930s and described social rules of most countries. Before this, a biography of George Washington dating back from the 1920s, calling him "An American Gentleman". I loved all those outdated books because they also show how people thought at the time and how much trouble they went into to describe anything in a literary way. We are more direct nowadays, put more effort in research, notes, bibliographies and so on.
Most of what I read is non-fiction. History, religions, popularized science... It's very much the same on video documentaries, even if I am caught by a cute bird video or a baby elephant getting smacked by its mum.
When I was young, I read hundreds of novels. This is actually why my English or Spanish vocabulary grew so fast then.
When was the last time you read a book?
What topics do you like to read about?
@Fradiga
It's amazing how many benefits readings has even with teaching us language!
@amiablePeace77
When was the last time you read a book? This morning after I started to wake up.
What topics do you like to read about? Inspirational and human development.
