The Gift of Reading: Benefits and Strategies to Develop a Reading Habit

Introduction

My mother gave my brother and me the gift of reading. While growing up in Jamaica, she bought us books. I continued the tradition. When I attended high school, I used my allowance (pocket money) to buy books and magazines. Before book summaries became popular, I subscribed to audio and book summaries. Reading has been my constant companion for a long time.

Reading is a gift that provides you with many benefits, ranging from enhancing cognitive abilities to reducing stress and anxiety. It plays a crucial role in expanding knowledge and broadening perspectives. I’ll explore the gift of reading, its benefits, and how to develop reading habits.

By the end of this article, you’ll understand why reading is a valuable gift that keeps on giving. And you’ll have practical strategies to incorporate reading into your daily life.

Benefits of Reading

Before I write about the benefits of reading, I wanted to say that when I’m going through difficult times, I read, and it gives me solace. And I read different genres and types of books to broaden my perspectives on life. When I read, I never do so in isolation. I connect the new information I’m learning to what I already know. Doing this is like compound…