Reading has a great effect on an individual's health, self-confidence and is associated with success and satisfaction in life. In the age of technology and (too) fast pace of life, it is especially important to take a few minutes before going to sleep to disconnect and calm down. Read 6 reasons why it's good to read before bed.
6 reasons why it is good to read before bed:
Reading helps you sleep better.
Reading helps you fall asleep more easily. It takes your mind off everyday worries, which helps you relax more easily. Of course, this feature of reading is not true for very tense books: then it can happen that we cannot put the book down at all and we read long into the night.
It lowers the stress level.
Research has shown that reading before bed can reduce stress by as much as 68 percent. If you are weighed down by the worries of the day ahead, reach for a book. You will surely calm down at least a little and fall asleep more easily.
Reading is calming.
The use of electronic devices, such as television, telephone or tablet, irritates a person physiologically. On the other hand, reading has a very calming effect.
Reading helps with concentration.
Checking social networks is by no means a smart occupation before bed. Such activity distracts our attention, which negatively affects concentration. Before going to sleep, you should rather reach for a good book that will require your focused attention. In this way, you will train your brain so that it can focus on a single thing, even at work or at school.
Reading increases empathy.
Research has shown that individuals who read more are also more empathetic. They put themselves in the shoes of their fellow man several times and more deeply.
Reading stimulates creativity.
Reading is, in a way, exercise for the brain. While reading, we get to know new worlds, and many times we encounter new concepts. All this leads to an increase in creativity. If you have a creative block, we recommend reading a book or two.
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