Jinghong Song is a writer who has written everything from
down-to-earth financial advice books to highly entertaining romance
novels. He is passionate about developing new works that readers around
the world can connect to, and he is often inspired by reading the works
of others. In fact, when he was younger, it was reading great books that
motivated him to become a writer. If you don’t read, here’s why you
should start making it a habit – it can have huge benefits for you, both
physically and mentally.
- Reading is good for developing your
brain. As we age, our mental acuity naturally declines if we don’t
‘train’ our brains, so to speak. Reading helps improve your brain’s
ability to focus, and it also can help improve your vocabulary by
teaching you new words. By incorporating reading into your routine,
you’ll help prevent problems with your brain in the future.
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Reading gets you away from the TV and other electronics. In today’s
world of digital addiction, many people spend hours and hours each day
in front of a screen. This can be horribly detrimental to our health. If
you spend too much time on the computer, for instance, you are likely
to find that you get less sleep, and you may experience dry, sore eyes
as well. Reading is a great way to get away from that.
- Reading
is entertaining! When you find a great book to read, you’ll feel like
you have been sucked in – you won’t be able to put it down. A great work
of fiction will feel just as satisfying as watching an amazing movie,
while works of non-fiction will help teach you about the world around
you in a way that is fun and engaging. Because reading is so
entertaining, it is also a great way to relax and beat stress. People
who read often find that they feel better about their problems
afterwards.
- Reading is a fun activity that you can do on the
go. While you need to have internet access or cable to watch movies or
TV, you can easily bring a book with you anywhere in the world and get
completely sucked in. This means that reading is a great habit for
people who travel to pick up, because it will give them something fun to
do, no matter where they are in the world.
- Reading is an
affordable way to entertain yourself. If you have a library nearby,
you’ll be able to check out tons of books for free. If not, look for a
local bookstore that has used options – you’ll likely find copies of
some great works at an affordable price.
Jinghong Song frequently reads to garner inspiration for his next works.
