Why you should read less and Study More?

I've read a lot of books throughout my adult life. I've read a lot of non-fiction books in particular. I am committed to a lifelong learning mindset, so I always look for ways to improve my skills.

 

But, my approach to reading and learning has shifted dramatically in the last year. It all started with a simple quote from the Stoic writer Seneca.

 

Before the electronic age, almost everyone who wanted to learn adopted the daily reading ritual. The advantages of reading did not need to be emphasised all the time.

 

We have become so preoccupied with social media and the internet, among other things, that few people consider reading books. Some people are too busy to read, while others do not want to read.

 

Brain Stimulation Mental Enhancement

Reading every day stimulates your mental activity. Many studies have been conducted to understand the benefits of reading better.

 

According to one study, one of the primary benefits of reading books is that it slows the progression of mental disorders such as Alzheimer's and dementia. It happens because reading stimulates and keeps the brain active, allowing it to retain its power and capacity.

 

Every body part, including our brain, requires exercise to stay healthy. Reading keeps it fit and healthy by providing regular exercise.

Playing chess or solving puzzles also results in cognitive stimulation.

 

How a few books changed everything?

After reading Seneca's quote, I decided to stop reading so many books and instead return to the great authors who significantly impacted my life and mindset.

 

I sat down and listed the best books I'd read. These are books that I felt had such an impact on my life that they were worth re-reading and studying several times.

As I reflected on the many books I've read throughout my life, a few stood out, and I returned to them.

I studied these books. I went back over them and read some of them again.

I underlined the most important points.

 

What Are the Advantages of Book Reading?

Here are ten reading benefits that demonstrate the value of books. If you read every day, you will:

1.     Learn something new.

2.     Improve your focus and memory by exercising your brain.

3.     Improve your ability to empathise by engaging in entertainment.

4.     Enhance your communication abilities.

5.     Improve your mental health by reducing stress.

6.     Live a longer life.

 

Although it has impacted many aspects of my life, words cannot adequately describe the change this has brought about in me.

 

1.     My physical and mental health improved.

2.     My earnings increased.

3.     My future vision became clearer to me.

4.     My marriage with my wife improved.

5.     My overall happiness level rose.

 

How did a few books change everything?

After reading this Seneca quote, I decided to stop reading so many books and instead return to the great authors who significantly impacted my life and mindset.

 

I sat down and made a list of the best books I had read. These are books that I felt were so impactful and influential in my life that they were worth re-reading and studying several times.

 

As I reflected on the many books I've read throughout my life, a few stood out and drew me back to them. I studied these books. I went over them again and again. I highlighted the most important points.

 

Good Habit for Stress Reduction

Everyday concerns will continue to bother you unless you do something to divert your attention. Reading gives you the mental space to pursue something more interesting.

 

Because you tend to travel mentally in a different realm when you read a great story, all of your stress seems to slip away and relax you. While reading, you may find useful advice or solutions to your problems.

 

Improve Your Communication Capabilities

Effective communication is a necessary life skill.

According to one study, 69 per cent of employers prefer to hire people with "soft" skills such as effective communication.

What's the good news? One of the most important advantages of reading is improving our communication skills.

 

How? daily reading can help us improve our communication skills in various ways. Reading, for example, can influence your writing and expand your vocabulary.

We naturally notice writing style, cadence, and composition when reading well-written work.

These characteristics inevitably seep into our writing, just as musicians influence one another.