As 2021 continues to unfold, it seems that one critical task at the top of everyone’s to-do list must be reading books. Although many people would argue that reading books can be leisurely, we must note that it offers some of the most significant intellectual advantages to the human mind.
With technology taking hold of our lives, reading has lost its popularity, and people tend to opt for more visual and audio-visual mediums like TV and the internet. Yet, this year, we must put aside these electronics and divert our focus to books.
Research suggests that reading books, particularly fictional works, enhances our imagination and creativity. It stimulates our amygdala (the brain region responsible for emotions), helping us understand and empathize with people’s feelings, build relationships, and provide personalized doses of stress relief.
Furthermore, reading books also enhances our language and comprehension skills. It exposes us to different styles of writing, format, vocabulary, associations, and arguments. This increased exposure helps in building our critical thinking, analytical skills, and ability to structure robust arguments that contribute to a productive and fruitful debate.
Many successful people, including Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama, attribute their success to their love of books. They believe that reading books opens up a world of opportunities to learn, grow and envision a better future.
Interestingly, books provide a better alternative to our phone or computer screens. When on our devices, we are often distracted by notifications, advertisements and noise—keeping us from paying attention and comprehending the information we receive. On the other hand, we tend to read books in relatively quiet spaces, helping us to focus better.
In conclusion, with 2021 underway, we must realize that reading books isn’t just an enjoyable leisure activity; it is an essential routine to help us shape our cognitive abilities. Our imagination and creativity depend on our ability to understand ourselves and others better. So prioritize reading books in your day-to-day routine and strive for a better future.
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