Monday 28 December 2015

The Art of reading- an excellent habit for kids and adults



There is a famous quote which says "Reading is to the mind is what exercise is to the body". The human mind is made of muscle and one need to constantly exercise that muscle for it to stay healthy and fresh. One is never too old to begin reading as it keeps the mind ticking as well as it sharpens the intellect. The digital era has the world wide web and the television to amuse one's mind, however for that deeper, insightful experience books are a great source.

Importance of reading
Reading requires a lot of mental agility and focus. Unlike watching television or listening to music, reading makes you think, ponder and you are completely involved in it. In this process, you begin to question, to reason and you make use of your grey cells. These grey cells sharpen your mind and make you smarter and wiser. Reading stimulates the mind muscles. When you remember dates, numbers, plots, facts it is an indication of your memory at work.

Reading strategies
One can practice these few tips to fine tune the art of reading
·         Read a text as if it's your own experience and as if you have lived it in your life
·         Question the main idea of the text and find solutions as you understand the importance of reading
·         Reflect on the text and see if it matches traits of your personality and character

Different genres, different experiences
Science says that reading different genres of books can improve the right side or the creative side of the brain. A genre may fall into the fiction and nonfiction category. Classics fall in the traditional category of literary fiction whereas drama is used to build conflict and emotion. Fantasy invokes otherworldly charm whereas horror invokes a feeling of trepidation and anxiety. A biography can inspire you whereas a self help book can help you rediscover yourself.

The genre that  you pick, is bound to create new experiences for you. There can be possibilities of books transforming you into wiser and better human beings. 

All genres under one roof
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