Side Effects of Reading

Hello everyone! As you can probably tell, I've been quite behind on blogging but I'm finally back and ready to share some good stuff. Today's topic is on what reading can do to your body over time.

Yes, I'm definitely a book nerd. I love everything about books. (and by books I mean actually hard copies, not kindles or electronic gadgets) I love the way they smell, and how I get to crack the spine, and simply love that book to death. It's no secret that the brightest people of our time, we're big readers. Reading expands not only your vocabulary, but also your entire imagination and thought processing. A good book challenges you to leap out of your comfort zone and to try to place yourself in a completely different perspective and see life and insight from new angles. As nice as it is to be in a comfort zone, it also is very dangerous, because it limits our ability to grow and discover. If there is no diversity, there is no way to be innovative and balanced people. And don't just limit yourself to certain authors or certain genres. It's awesome to fall in love with a particular writer, but if you only read their stuff, you will get into a rut and be close-minded. Try to read stuff that you wouldn't normally read in addition to your favorites. As cliché as it is: NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!

Reading obviously takes time. Some of you may say that you don't have time to read and therefore aren't able to read. Sorry to be this blunt, but that is a complete lie. You can ALWAYS schedule time into the busiest of agendas to read. Even if it's just an hour, that one hour is much better than not reading at all. Also, reading relaxes you. It's a wonderful way to unwind as it gives your brain a way to think and process without stressing out and panicking. Think of it as a slow afternoon walk in the park. You're still getting some exercise, but you're not stuck in the worries of work or school. SOMETIMES THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THE MOST STRESSED OUT, ARE THE ONES WHO DO NOT READ. Do yourself a huge favor and just read.

Hope you all discover and explore your imaginative, creative and beautiful minds. And remember to  never take yourself too seriously. Have a fantastic and beautiful day!

-Chloe