Two of the best advantages of reading

Reading is widely preached as one of the best practices to have in our day-to-day lives. We’ve been taught from a very young age that the habit of reading is the best way to improve our vocabulary, be grammatically sound, be a better writer, etc. That’s the reason why schools have sessions where children are asked to spend time in the library and enrich their knowledge. I’m pretty sure we all know what the benefits of reading are and I hope that most people who read this have experienced them as well. With that being said, I would like to share with you two unique benefits that I have personally experienced in my life.

1. It reduces screen time

In an age where we are surrounded by digital screens more often than actual humans, reading is one of the best ways for us to disconnect from screens and give some rest for our eyes. It is scientifically proven that excess screen time can do a lot of damage to our bodies, especially our eyes. Eye fatigue, dry and irritated eyes, loss of focus flexibility, nearsightedness, and retinal damage are some of the possible consequences that we might face because of this addictive habit. I’ve spent countless days worrying about my excessive screen time every day, and fortunately, I’ve been able to replace it with reading and a few other activities. I feel that this benefit of reading is extremely underrated and not talked about enough. People have to start paying more attention to it because this world is going to evolve into a more screen-filled zone in the future and there’s probably nothing we can do to avoid it.

2. It improves confidence

Confidence is one of the most admirable characteristics of a person. It is not only attractive, but it also makes a person more trustworthy when they do their jobs.

One of the best ways to improve your confidence is by being a reader. A man who has the habit of reading will view every situation in his life from multiple perspectives. We have to understand that reading is not just a habit, but it is a way of widening our mental boundaries. Though we have different types of learning platforms in the world, the knowledge we gain from reading is unparalleled. Every book we read is a new life that we live, and every lesson that we learn from a book is a key to handling our struggles in real life. I heard Will Smith say one time, “you’re not going to face a problem which has never been solved before. Read about it, ask questions, and try to learn about it as much as you can, and you will find the answer”. The more answers you discover, the more knowledge you gain, and the more knowledge you gain, the more confident you will become.

Thanks for reading. Hope you liked it.