5 Things You Don’t Know Reading Was Doing To Your Mind

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

Books are food for mind and soul. It helps the reader unconsciously that he realizes after a certain point of life.

Reading is an easy and fun activity that must be cultivated in all, irrespective of the age group they belong. For those, who want to inculcate reading habits in their kids, take a look at some of the benefits these books are providing to your growing child. 

1. Brain exercise

Reading helps the brain to think and understand better. This specific stimulation sharpens the areas of the brain dealing with concentration and critical analysis. Make it a regular habit to give a story book to your kid before he gets to the bed.

2. Vocabulary expansion

Reading books is a great way to improve vocabulary and develop eloquent speech. While reading one come across many phrases and words that compels the reader to know the etymology and meaning which helps in having a good resource of words to use and know.

3. Ability to process thoughts positively

Books and stories strongly affect the thought process of the reader. With stories based on a strong and positive message, one is bound to think positively. Books help in channeling thoughts in a better manner and vocalize feelings.

4. Capable of coping with stress

Studies have shown that book worms tend to cope with stress better than people who don’t read. 

5. Better decision making power

Books like thriller or intense action books help in making strong and thoughtful decisions. The characters in the plot have a great impact on the reader’s mind.