When there are some unresolved problems, or you just want to relax and get a charge of pleasant emotions, a person takes a book and starts reading.
The reader begins to "immerse" more and more in history, if it is written with talent and interesting. It seems to be really floating in a huge one, with round windows from floor to ceiling, and huge sperm whales frolic in the water column, pierced by the sun's rays.
Reading a book, you can "merge" into one with the hero of the book, who suddenly discovered paranormal abilities in himself, and began to travel through the unknown. Reading a book, you can doubt whether the world in which you live is so real.
Experience and self-development
You gain experience by reading books. And the more you look like the hero of the book, the more vividly his mistakes and achievements are remembered. V real life you involuntarily begin to build your own behavior in such a way as to prevent the mistakes that he made.
A good book is like a kind and intelligent conversationalist. In the process of reading, you seem to communicate and consult. What are the characters in the book doing? Why? You begin to think about how you yourself would act in the described situations. You develop by trying to figure out what could be done. The more the book engages you in the process of thinking about different situations, the more it helps you to understand the reasons for your own behavior.
Books provide knowledge. There are cases when people sentenced to many years in prison began to read constantly, and with the help of books alone they learned foreign languages or become eminent scientists.
Forgiving yourself
A good book also helps you forgive yourself. You see that the hero of the book is doing wrong. He also sometimes “stumbles”, just like you in life. But from the plot of the story, it is clear that the character with whom you sympathize so much is very good man He sincerely tries to correct mistakes. And so you forgive him. And by forgiving, you “let go” of your own sins. At least you stop judging yourself for them all the time. Become kinder and more humane, more compassionate towards others.
Joy and happiness
Empathizing with the characters of the book, the reader is emotionally involved in the plot. When a happy ending comes, he feels a sense of relief and happiness. And for some time he receives psychological relaxation and peace of mind.
The benefits of books have recently been discussed more and more often due to a noticeable decrease in the number of readers in general. There are suggestions that the current generation does not pay due attention to reading. But in vain, because it is simply necessary for the spiritual development of the individual.
In this article we will tell you what a book gives a person.
Books as a source of information
First, the book is an invaluable source of various knowledge. It is through reading that a person learns a lot of things that are impossible for him to face in real life. For example, when reading fiction about past centuries, a person enriches his knowledge of other eras. He learns how people lived in other times, what were the traditions and customs, and draws important conclusions for himself. Thus, the reader acquires information on history. If he gets into the habit of reading such works all the time, he will learn to sort and analyze this information: he will have something to compare what he has read with.
What gives reading books that do not belong to fiction? These can be books on psychology and archeology, economics and sociology, scientific, popular science and many others. Such books, as a rule, assume a smaller audience, since they are designed for a certain sector of readers. However, reading them contributes to the acquisition of specific knowledge in certain areas, which a person will (or is meant to) apply in the future.
With the help of manual books, many people acquire valuable information regarding various areas. For example, with the help of a cookery book, you can learn how to cook and bake perfectly, in psychology - to behave correctly in certain situations, in the art of origami - to make interesting gizmos out of paper, etc.
Thus, the book significantly expands the reader's horizons, makes him smarter and more educated (after all, it is not for nothing that the words “well-read” and “educated” are often used as synonyms), gives the necessary knowledge and enriches vocabulary. In addition, reading books develops memory much better than all other methods used to improve it.
Books as a way of spiritual development
Naturally, when asked what books give, it is impossible not to mention the enrichment inner world person. The book, undoubtedly, inspires the reader, gives him new views, makes him think and experience completely new feelings and emotions. For example, when a girl has not yet experienced love, she probably already read about it in some work of fiction. She begins to think about this feeling, empathize with the characters, analyze their actions and, therefore, she already forms her own opinion about what she did not experience in reality.
By the way, it is very important to note the psychological factor here. Reading allows us to look at different situations from the outside. We observe what is happening in the work, but at the same time we try it on in our own life. In individual characters we recognize our acquaintances, in other heroes - ourselves. That is why reading cannot leave a person indifferent, unless, of course, we are talking about a worthwhile book. This is how we learn psychology: we observe, compare, evaluate, and finally understand and accept. This enriches our spiritual world and allows us to reconsider many wrong attitudes and principles. No wonder they say that one book can change a person. Powerful works are actually able to fundamentally change the worldview of the reader.
What gives a person reading books? Let's fantasize about what if we didn't have books. We will learn the specific practical benefits of reading and try to figure out how to accustom yourself to reading with pleasure.
So let's imagine that all the books suddenly disappeared. Both paper and electronic. There are articles on websites, Wikipedia, videos, everything except books.
I suspect some people won't notice this at first. But the first, of course, to feel the discomfort are librarians, bookstores and those who constantly read. It's hard not to notice the suddenly empty shelves. Teachers, pupils and students will be next. Try to learn a medical student from YouTube videos. Immediately the question is: will you go to such a doctor?
Perhaps this will work as long as there are teachers with a full stock of knowledge. And there are no books. Children will have to tell fairy tales from memory or invent 🙂
Then, I think, chaos will begin. Since there are few people with super-memory, there will inevitably be distortion and loss of information, as in the game "deaf phone". All the knowledge accumulated by mankind in writing will disappear. Do you remember history well? What if there's nowhere to look? You have to fantasize! And in a few generations, reality will approach films about the post-apocalypse.
Perhaps it will be a society divided into groups or communities, each with an alternative history that will be considered true. People with a good memory and knowledge will be someone like the Magi ancient world. Then think for yourself 🙂
What gives reading books?
- Imagination and creativity
In the process of reading, we begin to imagine what the text says, this is not a movie or a video where someone presented everything for us, the brain has to work, create images. It becomes much easier for you to understand the interlocutors. An image is created faster in front of the mind's eye. Also, the reverse process, when you describe your image or idea to someone, becomes more coherent and accurate, understandable to others. The ideas found in books can lead to your own discoveries and inventions.
- mental health
A certain rhythm of the text of the book, its fullness, beauty (this may apply not only to fiction) can relieve stress and calm the psyche. Also, brain activity with regular reading can, if not completely prevent, then for a long time push back senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Confidence
Reading books of different genres increases your vocabulary, increases literacy, increases the level of erudition. You become a more interesting conversationalist, and your speech is coherent and beautiful, both orally and in writing.
- Improving the ability for long-term concentration and attention
By reading regularly, you gain the habit of concentrating on one task for a long time. This skill improves the quality of the result in any other field of activity. Reading also develops objectivity, the ability to abstract and a look from the outside, which helps to make more informed decisions in reality.
- Memory improvement
There is no need to look far for examples here. Read George Martin or Sapkowski - so many characters, events, storylines! Great training for the hemispheres (brain). We train our ability to think analytically, remembering the connections between characters and events, making assumptions about the course of events. Readers identify patterns and make logical connections faster than TV watchers. The mind becomes sharper (and hence the sense of humor develops).
- Expanding horizons
Books make it possible to "live" other lives. We get used to real and invented characters, immerse ourselves in their worlds, feelings, actions. Often, the information gleaned from books is applicable in reality and can affect the quality of life, enrich experience, and warn against mistakes.
- Reading helps you understand yourself.
This applies not only to the special literature on psychology and self-development. Works of art, biographies often raise unexpected questions of the reader to himself and his life. They give you the opportunity to look at yourself from a different perspective.
- Books can inspire and motivate
Indeed, a good book often raises one to a higher emotional level, and much can be done on this wave. And returning in memory to the most inspiring moments or rereading them, it is quite possible to keep yourself in this state for a long time. Often, especially in adolescence, to survive some unpleasant moments, your favorite books and their heroes help.
So for me, when I was a teenager, the books of Vladislav Petrovich Krapivin had a huge impact. He is considered a children's science fiction writer. But in his works, it is not at all children's problems that are revealed, not fantastic, but completely real. Books about true strong and unbreakable friendship, about honor and justice, about how to follow your dream when the whole world is against you, have become a real salvation for me (and, I'm sure, for thousands of children and adults). To this day, these books are my favorite. I am sure that without them most of my life achievements would not have been possible. Without these books, I would be a completely different person.
- Reading makes people happier
Definitely yes! In fact, reading is a multifunctional tool for changing and improving the quality of life in all its areas. A person who knows how to use it has more opportunities for growth in the profession, for self-development, for finding solutions to problems, helping themselves and others. Reading trains the ability to switch and be involved. It becomes easier to consciously move from one emotional state in others and in life. Among those who love to read, there are fewer people suffering from depressive conditions.
Why does not everyone love books, if reading them gives so much?
"You just don't know Eat them to cook ”(to the question of cats) 🙂 . I think the reason is the following.
In childhood, we are often told that we need to read, they force us to. But not all adults explain the connection between desires and how books can help them come true. Not everyone is able to interest, show the benefits of reading, set a personal example.
We often reject something, not knowing how to apply it in our lives for our own purposes. As soon as a person understands how profitable and useful reading books can be for him, he begins to read, even if it does not bring pleasure at first.
As a child, my mother told one of my acquaintances that one should be aware of what is happening around, read newspapers. This is for a 11-12 year old. Of course, the girl was unbearably bored and incomprehensible. Although fantasy, adventure and nature books went with a bang.
I think you already understood. For reading to be enjoyable, books must be appropriate to the interests and age of the reader. It is much easier to get interested in a book that can help in something important for a person, at the very moment when it is relevant.
It's great if pleasant associations are associated with reading books. For example, family evenings with reading aloud, or when parents read to children at night. The example of close people who constantly read also influences. But what if it wasn't?
How to teach yourself, already an adult, to read with pleasure?
- First, always be aware of your goal, for what and what books you choose. Do you need information to develop in your profession, do you want to know more about some new field, do you want to relax and get distracted, do you want to impress someone, experience new feelings?
- Choose books according to your goals. Scientific or fiction, popular psychology or drama textbook, science fiction or detective story… What will it be? In any case choose good book, the food for the mind should be of no less quality than the food for the body that you choose. You should not overfeed your brains with "literary fast food" such as tabloid novels. Sometimes - why not, but not always. Recommendations of those whom you trust in this will help you make a choice. Also see reviews, read reviews, descriptions.
- You should not read "binge". It's not very good for memorization. To assimilate information, it is better to divide the reading process into stages and read little by little, but regularly. So you will form a habit of reading, you will not get tired of overloading with information.
- Special and scientific literature, which requires brain work and concentration, is best read with a fresh mind, usually in the first half of the day. Fiction- in the late afternoon, before going to bed or when there is a desire to switch and relax.
- It's a good habit to take notes and jot down thoughts as you read. So the information is much better remembered. It will be enough for you to look through the notes to remember most of the book.
- Do not force the brain with books that are useless and do not make sense to you. There are many books about nothing. Don't be afraid to walk away from a bad movie, don't be afraid to close a bad book, even if it's a "bestseller".
- Reading books is a good habit, and, like any habit, regularity and regularity are important for it. Plan which books, authors you want to read and why. Make a list and read regularly. These can be paper books, their electronic versions for reading on the road.
Soon you will be surprised to see how many books you read, how many of them you took for yourself, what goals you were able to achieve. The habit of self-education is very useful, and reading is a way to gain knowledge in those areas in which you would like to develop and improve.
Probably many of you have books that have changed your life or have greatly influenced you. I would be glad if you share in the comments what kind of books they are and how it was. 🙂
Interesting books, discoveries and development!
Many people ask themselves: what will reading this book give me? Why should I read it? After all, this is just a book, and life is life. In life, everything is different. In fact, reading smart books gives a lot. School, university provide only basic training, the basics of knowledge. And often not about what a person needs to be effective and successful in life. V modern world, a world of high competition not only between companies or states, but also between people for a place in the sun, it is necessary to be one corps ahead of your neighbor in the living area. Only in order to keep up with life, and even more so, to succeed, knowledge must be replenished regularly and in a wide range. Friends, colleagues, the Internet - these are the sources of information for the modern average person. But these sources, let's say, are not competent enough. Information from them comes, as a rule, scattered, disordered and often represents information garbage. To get useful structured information, you just need to read books! The book is the result of the work of many people, each of whom is a professional in his field. These are the author or authors who share their professional knowledge, editors, designers, illustrators and other professionals who make the book not only rich useful information, but also "readable". Unlike the Internet, where every day a lot of people dump a lot of their own or someone else's nonsense, a book is the result of the work of many professionals. Each book, before getting to its reader, goes through several "filters". After all, in order to publish a book, you need to find a publishing house that considers it appropriate to print it. As a result, at least some part (moreover, this is a large part) of relatively speaking "crazy" and / or unreadable books are eliminated at an early stage. We are spared from reading various literary rubbish. So what is it about reading books? Again, it is clear that books provide knowledge. Sufficiently structured ordered knowledge. The knowledge you weren't given in educational institutions. Knowledge that you lack to solve your life problems. Smart books make you think. After reading some books, I want to exclaim: That's it! In the book you can find such information that will make you think about what you did not even think about thinking about. One single thought in one single book can change your whole life. What else gives reading books? Books often provide examples to help you understand your own situation. In business education, a form of case-based learning is very popular. A case is a certain difficult situation, real example or virtual, most often ambiguous, which requires permission. Having worked through a significant number of such standard, or not very, situations, the skill of solving complex real problems is developed. And finally, the important role of books is that they inspire and motivate us. Motivated to improve, self-development and achieve better results. After all, someone was able to achieve everything he wanted and overcame his shortcomings. What if I can't?
Most of the information a person receives through reading. Of course, this is not only reading books or newspapers, but, for example, news on the Internet, updates in social network or even sms.
Thanks to reading, a person learns the news, reads letters, can read the name of a store, a prescription for a medicine, an instruction manual for a device, a surname on a ballot, and much, much more. Without the ability to read, a person becomes helpless. Reading enables a person to fully live.
Books are probably the most important component of reading, because it is in books that we get the life experience that will be useful to us in life. In books, we can live someone else's life, analyze it for mistakes or, conversely, brilliant solutions. In the future, we will be able to use this knowledge in our lives.
Of course, it is desirable to read interesting and informative books. I can recommend my favorite books. They are more suitable for teenage boys. These are: The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, Captain Fifteen, Jules Verne, The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, White Fang, Jack London, Robinson Crusoe , Daniel Defoe, Divergent, Veronica Roth, The Maze Runner, James Dashner and Gentlemen and Gamblers, Joanne Harris.
For girls, the list of books is as follows (my sister and her friends helped me in compiling it): The Lovely Bones, Ellis Sebold, The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, Twilight, Stephenie Myers, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, “ Eat, Pray, Love”, Elizabeth Gilbert, “Jane Eyre”, Charlotte Bronte, “The 100”, Cass Morgan, “My Best Enemy”, Eli Frey and “Scarlet Sails”, Alexander Green.
Of course, this is a very small list, but if you want to dive into the magical world of reading, then for starters, this is very cool, in my opinion.