by xpensive1 » May 8th, 2017, 9:50 pm
Exercises your brain:* Unlike sitting in front of a TV, reading makes use of your brain - it exercises it. Reading forces you to reason out stuff which might be unaware of.*: This way, you become smarter. Improves vocabulary.
Reading uncovers new words you wouldn’t have known otherwise:*. More sophisticated books expose you to sophisticated words and ideas. That enriches your language skills and ideas. Exposes your to different cultures* How you would know about the life of people in Kenya if you don’t read about it… or in some cases, visited the country, have a Kenyan friend?Reading gives you an awareness of different cultures, lifestyles and the code of conduct of those people.
Reading improves self-esteem.
With reading wide, comes knowledge. The more you read, the more you become informed.** And, with more knowledge comes confidence. Increased knowledge cultivates a good self-concept/self-esteem because since you have more knowledge (more answers), people generally gravitate towards answers (you).
Exercises your brain:* Unlike sitting in front of a TV, reading makes use of your brain - it exercises it. Reading forces you to reason out stuff which might be unaware of.*: This way, you become smarter. Improves vocabulary.
Reading uncovers new words you wouldn’t have known otherwise:*. More sophisticated books expose you to sophisticated words and ideas. That enriches your language skills and ideas. Exposes your to different cultures* How you would know about the life of people in Kenya if you don’t read about it… or in some cases, visited the country, have a Kenyan friend?Reading gives you an awareness of different cultures, lifestyles and the code of conduct of those people.
Reading improves self-esteem.
With reading wide, comes knowledge. The more you read, the more you become informed.** And, with more knowledge comes confidence. Increased knowledge cultivates a good self-concept/self-esteem because since you have more knowledge (more answers), people generally gravitate towards answers (you).