Reading is one of the main language skills and a very important skill to excel in this generation. Irrespective of our status in society, reading is a necessary skill to hone and a habit to develop till it becomes a part of us.

Below are some of the benefits of Reading.

It Helps Improve your Mental Strength. Reading is to the Brain what physical workout is for the body. Reading helps strengthen your mental strength and improves memory, concentration and focus over time. Reading for 30 minutes per day can do wonders for your memory over some time.

You Gain Knowledge and Cure Ignorance. ' Ignorance is a disease ' and the cure for this disease is the knowledge that you gain from reading. If you read for about 30 minutes a day, you will read about 25 books a year. You can gain knowledge on any subject of your choice by dedicating 30 minutes a day to reading.

You Get to Improve Your Vocabulary. Reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary. It doesn't matter what you read, you can learn new English words from reading anything — Fiction or non-fiction.

It Improves Your Self Confidence and Esteem.

Reading helps secure your confidence and esteem. Research has shown that there is a 10% increase in the self-confidence and self-esteem of readers. Reading for 30 minutes a day can help you to achieve this.

It Reduces Stress. Research shows that reading can reduce 69% of stress. It helps loosens up your muscles and reduce the rate of your heartbeat. So, if you are looking for a way to reduce your stress after a day, pick up a book.