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Benefits of regular reading. Trying to get into the habit of reading books daily…

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Marghe87 · 25/09/2022 15:45

Have you always been a reader? I used to be but have stopped in the past few years and I am finding it hard to start again after DD.
I want to get back into the habit and looking for some extra motivation. What are the actual benefits of reading you experience when getting back into the habit of doing so regularly?

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Luckydog7 · 25/09/2022 16:22

To answer your question...

My vocab is really big. I read books/novels from very young and despite discovering I'm actually dyslexic, the assessment revealed I'm 1st percentile for vocab. I wasn't a social child so can only attribute to reading.

Relaxation - can't worry about your stressful life when you are imagining being a dragon rider or whatever.

Incidently I recently learned that it is fairly unusual that I don't 'see' the words as I read. I wonder if this is the reason some are big readers as they are transported into the world whereas others find it a chore as all they see is letters so can't find it as absorbing.

Vicliz24 · 25/09/2022 16:13

I've read every single day for as long as I've been able to read . Still have proper newspapers too .

AuntieMarys · 25/09/2022 16:10

I read every day, usually for an hour before bed. Have read 52 books this year.

justasking111 · 25/09/2022 16:10

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Turn off the TV or find a quiet Room and enjoy

VeronicaBeccabunga · 25/09/2022 16:01

Papergirl1968 · 25/09/2022 15:51

Yep, always been a reader. Every night I read in bed for 20-30 mins before turning the light out and it relaxes me and helps me sleep better. That's with a proper book, not an e-reader.

Me too! It's a delight and a nice end to the day.
I'm currently on the new Robert Galbraith 'The Ink Black Heart' which is a bit heavy to hold, but so nice to have something that will keep me going for some time.

Cryingbutstilltrying · 25/09/2022 15:55

I got back into reading properly when I was spending an hour or so every evening sitting in the car waiting for the kids during activities. It felt a better use of the time than mindless scrolling.
We then had no tv or internet at home for 2 weeks when moving provider and I read so much! It was lovely.
For me, it is relaxing and allows me to escape into other worlds. I don’t like horror or crime tv but in books I can control where my mind chooses to go, I find.
I also think it sets a good example to my kids, who are good readers but prefer other pursuits!

PickySlackTastic · 25/09/2022 15:53

Place marking - want to start reading again.

Papergirl1968 · 25/09/2022 15:51

Yep, always been a reader. Every night I read in bed for 20-30 mins before turning the light out and it relaxes me and helps me sleep better. That's with a proper book, not an e-reader.

Zippedydoo123 · 25/09/2022 15:49

I was a reader until my thirties really. I have rediscovered reading only very recently from rejoining the local library. About a year ago (am now 58).

It is such great entertainment and I am finding it much more edifying than tv or even Netflix. I won't necessarily read one book a week or anything but it comes in waves.

It takes me to a different dimension and especially when it is well written it is very easy to visualise everything too.

LetUsPonce · 25/09/2022 15:48

Blatant place marking. I would love to get back into reading but seem to have lost all motivation - and powers of concentration - to do so.

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