Why Reading Is Important - 10 Shocking Benefits of Reading

Why Reading Is Important - 10 Shocking Benefits of Reading
If you ever wondered about why reading is important, why reading is good, or why reading matters this video will explain the importance of reading as well as the benefits of reading books.

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[razak]

A person who doesn’t read lives only one life. A person who reads lives a thousand lives.

[mohanfernando]

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader “ is a famous saying we should all think . Thanks a lot for the video .

[nourata.]

I deleted my social media and started reading again. I truly found my love for reading again and honestly I can say social media ruined my attention span. I used to be able to read all day. But when I was addicted to social media I couldn’t do it without checking my phone. I’m glad I got rit of it.

[ricedonut]

It’s fascinating how we could imagine different things in our minds just by looking at words.

[mentalmysterybox]

Personally, I find that I absorb a physical book better than an electronic one. There is something about the feel of physical paper that aids in the retention of information. Also, finishing a physical book feels more satisfying. At least for me it does.

[eshachakraborty]

Reading indeed reduces stress. I've felt this very often. It helps me snap out of bad thoughts and takes me to a beautiful world.

[sta_rlight]

I started reading novels at the age of 12 and used to force myself to read because I found it to be boring and tiring. The result: I became a bookworm and now I can’t stop reading. I swear I’m more addicted to reading than using my phone. Even my mom gets mad because I read too much. I read at home, in the library, in the passenger seat blah blah. Reading has improved my writing over the years and also my vocabulary so that’s a great thing :)

[JasonGafar]

Absolutely wonderful. Another one of the greatest reasons why reading is good for a person, is that it makes them strong. Reading brings knowledge, and a person who is knowledgeable can never be screwed over.

[marcusrodriguez]

I just read a chapter everyday and I finish the book in a month (two if its a long novel). The challenge is giving that extra effort required to open the book and getting through the opening paragraph or chapter because it has to hook you. A lot of people don't want to do that and find it boring because they're not reading about things that interest them. I was the same way, you have to read about things that interest you and enjoy it. Never had I thought I'd read so much in my life and finish a book by myself. Thank you authors/writers for helping me get through the pandemic!

[queenbodicea]

Thank you for the insightful benefits of reading. I am a bibliophile and I read an average of 60 books a year - both F/NF - lots of large books and series. In March I read 9 books, including Tolstoy's War and Peace. I agree with everything you said. Frequent reading broadens and deepens your knowledge, imagination, focus, perception, vocabulary, and EQ to name a few. My love for books and reading developed before I was 5yrs old and with frequent visits to the library, a habit that I still maintain after many decades. I still prefer paper books as I like the feeling of holding one in my hands and turning pages, and I read faster than I would with an eBook and audiobook.

[rssmith]

I read about 50 books a year. On December 31st of last year I made a promise to myself to read different authors to expand my knowledge. I don't spend money on books. I check tem out for free at the local library. I like the tangible book rather than the ebook because I have retina issues. My mother encouraged reading for the summer at the age of 10. It is a solitary activity and thats what she wanted so we did not socialize with the wrong crowd. I am 56 and I encourage my husband to read because it helps with dementia-related dieases.

[matthewmackowiak]

I watched this with my 3rd graders they said the following: "I like to read every night". "Sometimes I read chapter" "WE LOVE BOOKS!" "Thank you for this video" "Thank you for showing this video so I can read more". "I read EVERYDAY!" "I used to sleep with a bedtime story and then I go to sleep." Thank you for the info.

[mrgabriel]

I am 28 years old and I just bought a package that contains 5 very interesting books about life, universe and spirituality. I can say that the last time I read a book was 7-8 years ago ..and now that I have started again I can say that I feel a great pleasure. :)

[hoathinhdd]

I have literally read books since this Lunar new year. I've realised that nothing is compared to reading a book. It broadened my knowledge and made me so fascinated when I finished reading a book.Thank you for the insightful benefits of reading, your video motivated me a lot.

[pattersondavionrn]

Before i started reading I had a 2.4 GPA after reading I now have a 3.55 weighted 3.6 GPA

[danishlee]

*"A room without books is like a human without a soul"*

[HollysHappyHour]

This was a great reminder of how important reading is for the brain, spirit and imagination. And...it’s fun! Cheers! 👍📕😉

[jaxx-inspiregrowcreate]

Mentor ship is so key! Books can help you grow to the next level

[vs_pro_gamer]

Yeah...I read a lot...it's my hobby and I really really love it and I enjoy it so much....along with my studies, I captured the time to read and that's my "ME Time" actually!
Ahh obsessed 😅 of reading... Whenever I got time or any book 📖 I started to read it! On weekends I read atleast 2-3 HRS as I don't get time to read on Monday to Friday due to my studies...well ❤️ reading is my love 💕

[kazuthegreat]

I want reading to become one of my new hobbies. I struggle a lot when it comes to trying new things and settling on a hobby. As of now, it's taking time to go outside and reading.