“Books are a uniquely portable magic,” states Stephen King, the famous American author, on the relevance of books. Indeed, books open several windows of enlightenment for us. When we read, we renew and update our reservoirs of knowledge and wisdom. As book lovers, reading is our second nature. A day seems incomplete if book lovers do not get their daily dose of reading. Curling up with a book under a soft blanket or sitting with a steaming cup with your favourite book might be the most amazing thing to do even.
Many studies have been conducted which suggest that reading enhances our brain output by widening our horizon, vocabulary and drilling in us new perspectives. Research also states that reading impacts brain waves, enhancing our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). You might feel passive while reading a book but the brain is active, continuously processing new ideas, activities and thought processes described in the book. Consequently, you sub-consciously apply these learnings to your own situations.
As a book lover, you may have constantly want to read more but at times, you may experience a block. To continue this mentally enriching habit and maximize your take away, you must keep enhancing your reading experience. Soulveda offers simple, doable tips to make your reading enjoyable so that you keep coming back to it again and again.
When you are engrossed in a particular book and a brilliant new idea, word or suggestion emerges, it leaves a great impression on your mind. However, since we live in an age of information overload, we often find those great ideas overtaken by other thoughts. To counter this, sitting with an old world ‘diary and pen’ will help you instantly note down the great idea.
If you are tech-savvy and like to read eBooks, you can also take notes in your device. Whatever you prefer, a meticulous approach to pause, reflect and store the nuggets you find from your reading makes the experience more enriching.
Dedicate a corner to your books and create a reading space. It need not be fancy or require extra planning. It can simply be a dedicated corner that is peaceful, filled with warmth and has the least amount of distraction. This will be your space, which will remind you of how important reading is.
This reading place could be overlooking a window to give you time to stare out and internalize what you are reading. If space is a constraint, do not let that hinder your reading; a cosy corner anywhere with your throws, cushions, a warm mug and fairy lights will do the trick for you. Creating a reading corner also allows you you to regularly update your reading list.
Many studies conducted suggest that reading enhances our brain output by widening our horizon, vocabulary and drilling in us new perspectives.
Dedicate a corner to your books by creating a reading space. It need not be fancy nor does it require ultra planning. Your reading corner should be a peaceful space, with least distraction. It must however be filled with warmth.
Book clubs give you a fantastic opportunity to interact with book lovers, brainstorm with them on characters, places and titles. They also lead you to explore new titles and genres.
You can take a break for some time before you jump into another sojourn of reading. This way, you maximize your reading takeaway and minimize any burnout emerging out of constant reading.
Comments