There are many reasons why you should start reading. 

One of the reasons is that books help to transport you to a better place and can help bring calm to your mind.  

Although, studies show that reading nowadays is harder than before. It is one of the cheapest and effective therapeutic ways to calm oneself.

Are you thinking to yourself, “I don’t have enough time to read?”

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Are you still second-guessing whether to go back to reading? Continue reading this article and it might convince you to go back to it. As we will share with you some of the therapeutic value of reading. 

The Therapeutic Value of Reading

The current pandemic has added anxiety to everybody’s lives. There is a good reason in our lives to take a step back, to relax, and do something that will help us cope up with change. Whether you took the time to search for what life means for you. Or if you took the time to read as many books as you can. We are sure that will for sure help you be more equipped with life.

Books keep the brain healthy. They provide therapeutic effects to its readers. Not only  does it give us the opportunity to explore many worlds. It also frees us from stress and helps to boost the feel good chemicals in our brains. 

DMGSOUTH.COM believes that reading a book or two expands one’s outlook in life. Books provide a connection to something. And let the reader have the chance to improve something.

A book is a powerful weapon that our brains need to keep it sane. The therapeutic effects it can provide to its reader is mind-blowing. A reader- once committed to a book, can temporarily escape reality. And experience tranquility that can help to reduce mental chatter. 

Reading Habits

DMGSOUTH.COM is here to provide you books that will help you understand life better. And help you enjoy life. Yet, there are several readers who say that reading is a lot more difficult now. Don’t worry, DMGSOUTH.COM is also here to give you help on how to have effective reading habits.

Meditate

Before you start reading a book, prepare your brain. Clear your mind and meditate. Give your mind a few minutes of meditation. You can either let your mind quiet down or watch a short meditation guided video. 

Begin with Short Books

Our mind loves to receive rewards. Finishing a book is a reward for our brain. An author, Dr. Brown said, “It feels good, so your brain will want to do it again.” Please find the link to this article and include it here. He also said that choosing an interesting short story. This will allow yourself to get committed to the book. 

Relevant

A reader can hold more attention to a certain book if the topic is relevant to their lives. It can be a past event or current event. As it may feel a stronger connection to the context. Keith Oatley, a research professor at University of Toronto. He said,  “Someone has worked very hard to take you inside the mind of another person.” 

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