How to Develop a Reading Habit

What was the name of the last book you read? Can’t remember? Well maybe it’s time to build a new reading habit! You may think you don’t have time to read. Or maybe you haven’t enjoyed reading much in the past.

Author J.K. Rowling suggests,

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.”

Finding a book that interests you can make all the difference in the world. And books aren’t the only reading material. There are all kinds of magazines, booklets, newspapers, and ebooks. You can read a paper book or get an ipad to hold your book collection. Whatever works best for you is just fine! The main thing is to start reading!

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Why read?

Reading can be enjoyable, informative and promote growth and learning. English essayist Joseph Addison said,

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

When you read, different parts of your brain are activated, and according to Neuroscience studies it promotes our ability to focus and grasp complex ideas. It helps connect the right and left hemispheres of the brain, while processing letters, words and visual…