Reading = Health and (10 Reasons Why)

I am passionate about reading. I prefer non fiction and I think I know why. Reading fiction has to be very, very good for me to enjoy. I hear the tactics and the story doesn’t reel me in as much as non-fiction does. But what really gets me interested are people’s stories and the books that tell me how I can improve my life, my body or my mind. They are fascinating to me and I love every minute I spend reading those types of books. I know…I’m weird but that is me. It’s no wonder I am writing a blog based on my experiences and my books.

When I search and find a topic that resonates, I usually get something out of it that I can use in my life. Even biographies and memoirs help me with things such as that feeling that I’m not the only one or that make me grateful that either I’m escaping what that person is doing or that I Have been where that person is and have moved on. There is always something in each one that I can relate to. I can’t imagine not having had books over my many years to keep me company.

Now that I am retired and am pretty much in charge of how I spend my time, reading has moved up to the top of the list of how I spend my time. When Dave, who spends most of his time working outside, comes in and I am reading, or better yet, still reading, I tell him I’m studying. I feel like that is kind of true. If I am learning, then I must be studying. Any way, it makes me feel better about my lack of accomplishing something tangible like laundry or dishes.

Reading a book even beats social media. I love logging onto Facebook to see what’s going on and I belong to many groups who share my interests but reading takes me to another place. Where I can relax and learn and be alone. I love all three of those things so I guess I am a natural reader.

Ten Reasons to Read

• better writing skills
• improved focus/concentration
• stronger analytical skills
• memory improvement
• vocabulary expansion
• knowledge
• stress reduction
• mental stimulation
• good use of time
• improving brain function