Why You Should Read Everyday

We know there are so many benefits to reading books. But let’s face it: It can be challenging to motivate ourselves to read a 382-page book when we can watch the movie, listen to the audiobook, or watch a YouTube video summary instead.

One of the most obvious benefits of reading every day is learning. And unlike a YouTube video or podcast, books provide access to in-depth knowledge. Going beyond the surface of a subject is essential to success, too.

This is probably why the author Roald Dahl once said, “If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books.”

Why is reading important? As the 17th century English writer Joseph Addison once wrote, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” So, what does reading do to your brain? Research has confirmed that reading stimulates a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain.

Plus, as you improve your reading ability, these networks become stronger and more sophisticated.

Thankfully, one of the key benefits of reading is that it helps you practice concentrating on just one thing at a time. For example, a novel requires all of your attention for it to whisk you away to another world.

And if you want to learn from a non-fiction book, it requires you to be fully present and engaged.