Reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable trance-like state, similar to meditation, and it brings the same health benefits of deep relaxation and inner calm. Regular readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers.

Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with large, fancy words? Come across them and learn their meaning from reading in your spare time. Growing your vocabulary can expand the word choice you use in writing and help you learn more about language. And, sure...