It Makes You Smarter

The more you read, the smarter you become—it's that simple!

The reading process is physically difficult for our brains, which means when we read something new it actively improves cognitive abilities. No matter the content, your brain will get quite the workout—and in return become sharper and smarter!

It Improves Your Memory

Reading improves your memory. Reading exercises your mind, and it makes your brain more efficient. As you read, the connections between neural networks in your brain strengthen—this makes it easier for subsequent information to be remembered and stored in long-term memory.

It Makes You More Empathetic

One of the greatest benefits of reading is that it helps you understand other people's emotions and motivations better.

In a study, psychologists at The New School for Social Research asked participants to read literary fiction. Those who read literary fiction performed significantly better at correctly identifying people's mental states. Researchers believe that when reading fiction, our mind develops a "theory of mind" enabling us to take someone else's perspective or put ourselves in someone else's shoes.

It Can Reduce Stress

Readers have been reporting for years that reading can help reduce stress. Just six minutes of reading can help reduce stress by up to 68%. That's a better return on investment than a massage!

Not only is reading cheaper than therapy, but it's also less intrusive. You won't need an appointment—just pick up a book and you're good to go.

It Improves Your Analytical Thinking Skills

Reading is a great way to improve your analytical thinking skills. The more you read, the better able you are to solve problems, answer questions, and analyze things. You’re constantly analyzing the material that you’re reading and working through it in your head, building your critical thinking skills as well as enhancing your ability to problem-solve.