Reading makes you smart

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Reading makes you “Smart”…

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Is the traditional book dead?• With the arrival and increased use of Kindles, Nook readers andipads many argue that traditional books are dead….

• But are they?

• Some people still like the look and feel of a paper book

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Paper vs. Electronic Book

Whatever your preference there can be no doubt that electronic books have features that paper books don’t….

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Read in sunlight and enlarge the text!• With electronic books you can see the screen - even in sunlight

• As well as being able to enlarge the print on the screen or…

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Listen to your e-book!• Plug in earphones and ‘listen’ to a book

• Valuable factors - for the visually impaired and more mature generation

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Basically however you read….- reading makes you “Smart”!

Here are 13 known facts as to why….“Reading makes you smart”

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1. Reading expands your vocabulary• You will encounter words you don’t usually use

• Reading not only helps expand your vocabulary, but also….

• Improves your literacy

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2. Reading fights stress• Whether busy at home or at work reading can de-stress you

• Language rhythm soothe the psyche and rids the body of stress

• Reading science fiction before bed is particularly helpful

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3. Reading develops thinking processes• When we read, we have more thinking processes going on

• This helps to comprehend the ideas of the book

• Reading helps the brain organise data

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4. Reading develops cognitive abilities• The positive effect of reading on our cognition are…

- The ability to acquire knowledge and reasoning through reading - Intuition and perception are also key advantages

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5. Reading protects against brain disorders• It is good to keep active as we get older….

- both physically and mentally

• According to research, reading protects against brain disorders

• That is because when we read, our brain activity improves

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6. Reading gives you confidence• Books not only relax us and keep us alert

• They make us more confident in our aptitude and knowledge

• Intellectual capabilities recognition…..= positive impact on self-esteem

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7. Reading makes us more creative• Creative people generate several great ideas at the same time

• Where do they find their foundation for these ideas…..

- In the books!

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8. Reading makes us explore ideas• When you read, we discover lots of ideas…..

• Some of which we can explore and develop

• Ideas we can use at work or in your private lives

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9. Reading improves sleep• Make it a habit to read before bed….

- your body soon gets used to it

• Your body will automatically know about the forthcoming sleep

• A good night’s sleep….

= feeling positive and cheerful in the morning

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10. Reading improves brain function• When reading, we imagine many details

• Characters, their clothes, scenery, objects, plots and other facts

• Reading trains your memory and logic

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11. Reading improves concentration• When reading we need to focus on the content of the book

• To comprehend what is going on as we turn each page

• Reading helps develop objectivity - reasonable decision-making

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12. Reading helps us to be aspirational• Reading provides insights into how others live and do things

• It also provides fantasy and escapism

• Management books, self help books and the like are based on the readers desire to be ‘aspirational’ in their lives or roles

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13. Reading helps us learn• To keep alert we should learn something new… everyday

• Reading helps you grow as a person

• New facts or information - there is so much to learn in life

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Reading teaches us about life

Learn about these “life lessons”• Deceit • Betrayal• Psychology• Love vs. lust • False flattery• Givers and takers

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