I love reading.
Reading is one of the best habits I have developed to improve almost every aspect of life.
If you want to learn something, reading new books is the solution.
If you want to recall something, reading is the solution.
If you are feeling low, reading is the solution.
Rading is your loyal friend who will never ditch you. It’s always been there for ages, and it’s going to stay there for ages.
In today’s article, I will try to justify how merely 10–30 minutes of reading can transform your life.
First, let’s quantify the results.
Thirty minutes of reading per day means 210 minutes per week.
10950 minutes per year
An avergae readeer can read 238 wrod sper minut (WPM)
Or
7000+ words per day
In a week, it’s 49000+ words. That’s the average size of a non-fiction book.
Now you know the power of 30 minutes of reading per day is roughly 52 books a year.
Someone recently asked me how I fell in love with reading.
Credit goes to my father, who was an avid reader. He read almsot evreything, nespwer, banners, books, really long lnovels, you name it.
I also lenred it helps a lot in kids to develop this healthy habit if an adult is a reader around them.
Your brain can benefit greatly even from just 30 minutes a day spent reading.
I’m not merely stating this because I’m an avid reader.
It’s based on real science! Let me try to convince you to read for 30 minutes a day.
Reading helps to make your brain stronger
Think of your brain as a muscle.
A muscle becomes stronger the more you use it.
Your brain works in incredible ways when you read.
Research shows that reading has been shown to activate brain regions related to language, emotions, and even memory.
It functions similarly to a mental workout.
Quite awesome, isn’t it?
According to one Emory University study, reading a novel strengthens brain connections, particularly in regions related to creativity.
Creativity is rare. Fun fact, I used to think its waste of time to read novels or anythign fiction. Now scicne proves that its one of the best wya to bosot creativity.
Your brain remains active for hours after you’ve finished reading as if it’s recording and connecting the dots with already stored data.
Reading can help to reduce stress.
Ever feel like the world is overwhelming?
Picking up a book can help.
Don’t trust me, read one of your favorite books, even rereading will help you.
Studies show that just 30 minutes of reading can reduce stress by up to 68%.
That’s preferable to listening to music.
Your mind is cleared from worrying about life’s issues while you’re engaged in a fantastic novel.
It’s similar to giving your brain a little escape. In the long run, your thought process change. It defintily improve to makke better dicsions.
It can help to improve focus and concentration
If I ask you what the most expensive thing you can own today is,
Many will agree with me; it FOCUS. It’s the topic of my article for tomorrow.
Notifications, emails, and endless distractions pull us in every direction; it’s nothing but a waste of time.
Reading helps to train your brain to stay on one task. Reading means an active activity. You cannot multitask while reading.
Its not a pssive activity like watching TV and doing something else. Your brain has to focus on one concept at one time.
When you read, you focus on the words, the story, the characters, and the overall plot. Your brain has to connect the dots between what happened in the past and what could happen in the future.
Reading helps to improve memory.
Let me ask you this:
When was the last time you had to remember a lot of facts?
Reading helps with that!
As I said earlier, When you follow a story, you remember characters, settings, and plot twists.
This practice supports your brain’s ability to store and retrieve information in the long run.
Think of it as a workout for your memory.
Researchers say that keeping your brain active by reading may even delay diseases like Alzheimer’s.
So, every page you read now could be helping your future self; I have written a lot on this topic especially how to develop storng reading habits.
How the Habit of Reading will Transform your life
Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. — Frederick Douglass
Reading helps to build empathy.
Reading isn’t just about information or entertainment when you are reading fiction.
It’s about understanding other people.
It’s about learning different cultures.
It’s about learning different personality types.
You are putting yourself in another person’s shoes when you read about their experiences.
It helps to improve your ability to relate to others in real life and increases your empathy.
Let me ask you: Who wouldn’t want to be kinder and more understanding?
Reading can help you to make you smarter.
Reading introduces you to new concepts, points of view, and information.
Books are a wealth of information.
Whether you are reading fiction or non-fiction, books are there to help you learn new things.
You learn more the more you read.
And guess what?
Knowledge builds confidence.
How to build a strong reading habit?
Nothing is going to happen in a day or week. It’s a long-term game. Don’t think about how to develop a reading habit; think about how much you’re going to read today.
Right now!
Start from today, one page a day, and then 5 to 10 pages.
Then, read for 30 minutes, etc.
It’s like building a skyscraper, one brick at a time.
I can read for 1–4 hours a day without any distractions.
Remove distractions from your environment and place books almost everywhere. Set a timer on your screen time.
I prefer to read a physical book, but it’s also helpful to read a Kindle.
You’re busy.
I understand.
Life is busy.
However, it’s easier than it seems to find 30 minutes each day.
Here’s where to begin:
Decide on a specific time and place each day.
It could be lunch break or right before going to bed.
Start Small
Don’t try to read a novel in one go.
A little chapter is fine.
Change the book if reading seems like a hassle.
Reading should be fun. Its okay to jump on another book if you did not like the subject or writers tone. I read 1–3 books at any given time.
Combine reading with an existing activity, such as drinking coffee or tea.
The concluding thoughts
It’s one of the best ways you gonna develop to make almost every part of your life better.
If someone asks me what reading is,
Reading is a superpower!
It helps to improve your mental health.
It helps to reduce stress.
It even helps you strengthen your bonds with others and build long-term relationships.
And you know what?
It’s fun!
Whether you’re learning something new or getting lost in a great story, those thirty minutes can totally change how you see the world.
Set a timer every day. Start a 30-day challenge.
Grab a book.
And enjoy the amazing benefits for your brain.
Your future self will thank you for it.
Just remember, one step at a time.