πRead a book; take an adventure from the comfort of your home & learn
something along the way.
Reading, sounds like a boring hobby right? Who has time? Who wants to put
down their phone? Who wants to put in that effort? I don't have time, I
don't know what to read, I don't like reading...the list goes on and on,
filled with excuse after excuse.
What can reading do for you?
β Your stress could be reduced by up to 68%
simply by reading
β Reading has the potential reduce mental
decline in old age by up to 32%
β Your career outlooks can increase because
reading increases emotional intelligence
β Reading fiction can make you a better
decision-maker.
β 86% of people with an annual household
income of $75,000/year, read at least 1 book every year.
Convinced? Here's 2 easy ways to get started!
π 1. Start with 30 minutes a day of reading Studies show that 30 minutes of reading can lower the heart rate,
blood pressure and feelings of psychological distress. To reap the
full stress-reducing benefits, read positive materials that don't
make you feel angry or helpless.
π 2. Start with a fiction book Fiction books are generally easier to read, and 30 minutes can go
fast if you find a book with a story you like. Reading fiction has
shown that it can increase the readers emotional intelligence, thereby
making the reader more likeable. Studies have shown that hiring
managers prefer candidates who are more likeable. Increasing your
emotional intelligence is one way to become more likeable.