By: TYSAI MARTINEZ
Staff Writer
Though it is something so simple and plain, it has a wide range of benefits. Both psychological and intellectual. Just taking fifteen minutes out of your day to read will allow you to reap the plentiful benefits. Down below is a list of just a few of the many positive outcomes of reading:
- Your vocabulary can improve
If you want to improve your vocabulary, reading is one of the best ways and one of the simplest ways to do so. The more and more you are exposed to a word, the more you will use it.
- Communication skills cans improve
Going off of the first point, a high vocabulary can also help when it comes to one’s communication skills. The higher one’s vocabulary, the easier it will be to structure complex sentences. These are especially useful in things such as job interviews and everyday conversations.
- Reading can help relieve stress
Reading is a great way to relax and take your mind off stressful events going on in one’s life. You can essentially live in another universe for as long as you wish.
- Reading can slow cognitive decline
Mentally stimulating activities like reading can help put your brain to work and keep it strong and healthy. This can help with reducing the risk of developing memory diseases.