Everyone in my family says that when I’m reading I completely ignore people.  I don’t have any idea what they’re talking about!  They’ve even told me that I’m outright rude.  Okay, well, maybe I could use a kindle readers etiquette workshop or for that matter a cell phone etiquette class too.  But, in my defense, I ran across a great blog article that says reading not only makes us happier, but it has other benefits too.  Here are the 9 benefits of reading identified in the article by Courtney Seiter:

How Does Reading Make Us Happier?

  1. Empathy: Imagining creates understanding
  2. Disengagement: Reading is most effective for stress
  3. Sleep: Regular readers sleep better
  4. Improved relationships: Books are a ‘reality simulator’
  5. Memory: Readers have less mental decline in later life
  6. Inclusivity: Stories open your mind
  7. Vocabulary: Fiction readers build more language
  8. Creativity: Fiction allows for uncertainty (where creativity thrives!)
  9. Pleasure: Reading makes you happier

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” ― Doris Lessing

To read the full article by Courtney Seiter: CLICK HERE