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Reading a book can seem like a daunting task for some people. Maybe you think books are boring, or too long, or too difficult to understand. Maybe you have trouble finding the time or the motivation to pick up a book and finish it. Maybe you prefer other forms of entertainment, like watching TV, playing video games, or browsing social media.

But what if I told you that reading a book can actually benefit you in many ways? Reading a book can:

• Improve your vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills
• Boost your creativity and imagination
• Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Expand your knowledge and perspective on various topics
• Reduce your stress and anxiety levels
• Increase your empathy and emotional intelligence
• Make you happier and more fulfilled

Don’t believe me? Here are some facts and statistics to back up these claims:

• According to a study by the University of California, Berkeley, reading a book can increase your brain activity and connectivity for up to five days after you finish it.
• According to a study by the University of Sussex, reading a book can reduce your stress levels by 68%, more than listening to music, having a cup of tea, or taking a walk.
• According to a study by the Yale University School of Public Health, reading a book can increase your lifespan by up to two years, compared to non-readers.

Why don’t some people like to read a book?

Actually, earlier years I didn’t like reading books. Because I needed to work more than focusing other things. Until I feel burnout. I stopped working seriously and took a few hours for relaxing hobbies. One of the interesting hobby was reading a book.

I needed to know how I loved to read a book. Finally, I knew how to love.

When I read books slowly, I could imagine each sentences in my brain. It liked the escaping from the reality. If I read fiction or novel deeply, my mind was falling to the world of the fiction. Many words that described the appearance of characters could use my brain very much, but this could exercise and relax to my brain well.

The benefits of slow reading.

In today’s fast-paced world, many people read quickly and superficially, skimming through texts without fully engaging with them. However, this habit can have negative consequences for our comprehension, memory, and critical thinking skills. Slow reading, on the other hand, is a deliberate and mindful practice that involves reading texts carefully and deeply, paying attention to every word and sentence, and reflecting on the meaning and implications of what we read. Slow reading has many benefits for our personal and professional development, such as:

• Improving our concentration and focus. Slow reading requires us to block out distractions and immerse ourselves in the text, which can enhance our ability to concentrate and focus on other tasks as well.
• Enhancing our understanding and retention. Slow reading allows us to process and absorb the information in the text more thoroughly, which can improve our understanding of the main ideas and details, and help us remember them better.
• Developing our critical thinking and analytical skills. Slow reading encourages us to question, evaluate, and interpret the text, which can sharpen our critical thinking and analytical skills, and help us form our own opinions and arguments.
• Enriching our vocabulary and writing skills. Slow reading exposes us to new words and expressions, which can expand our vocabulary and improve our communication skills. It also helps us appreciate the style and structure of the text, which can inspire us to improve our own writing skills.
• Increasing our enjoyment and appreciation of reading. Slow reading allows us to savor the beauty and richness of the language, the creativity and originality of the author, and the emotions and insights that the text evokes in us. It can make reading more enjoyable and rewarding, and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Slow reading is not a skill that we are born with, but a habit that we can cultivate with practice and patience. It is not something that we should do all the time, but rather a technique that we can apply selectively to texts that we want to read more deeply and meaningfully. Slow reading can be a powerful tool for enhancing our personal and professional growth, as well as our pleasure and appreciation of reading.

So how can you start enjoying reading a book more? Here are some tips to help you:

• Find a genre or topic that interests you. There are millions of books out there, covering every imaginable subject. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, romance or thriller, history or science, there is a book for you.
• Set a reading goal and track your progress. You can use apps like Goodreads or Bookly to set a goal for how many books or pages you want to read in a year, month, or week. You can also join online communities and challenges to motivate yourself and share your thoughts with other readers.
• Choose a comfortable and quiet place to read. Reading a book requires concentration and focus, so make sure you find a spot where you can relax and avoid distractions. You can also create a cozy atmosphere with some candles, pillows, or snacks.
• Buy book stand. Book stand is an underrated gadget you may forget it. Book stand can adjust reading angle as you want. You may not always hold your book when you are reading. Just put your book on the book stand and your hand use for turning previous or next pages.
• Read at your own pace and style. You don’t have to read a book from cover to cover in one sitting. You can read as much or as little as you want, whenever you want. You can also use different methods to enhance your reading experience, such as audiobooks, e-books, summaries, or annotations. Don’t read all of pages in each book for knowing everything. Just read and imagine what you see each word from the book.
• Listen recommended playlists for reading in music streaming services. Thank you Spotify for recommending playlists for reading a book. Here’s the names you can find the playlists for reading a book.
  • Music for Writing
  • Peaceful Piano
  • Morning Study
  • Ambient Study
  • Coffee and Piano
  • Piano in the Background
  • Instrumental Reading
  • Reading Chill out

Reading a book is not only good for your brain, but also for your soul. It can enrich your life in ways that other forms of entertainment cannot. So don’t be afraid to pick up a book and give it a try. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it.