Read a book can reduce stress, this is the explanation

 

 
Still feel it's too risky to travel during this pandemic, but is staying home too long creating stress? Why not try reading a book? In fact, reading books can reduce stress, relax the body by lowering the heart rate, and reducing tension in the muscles.

A 2009 study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by 68 percent. The problem is when reading the mind free of problems and focus on reading.
 
Reading Imagination Relieves Stress
As mentioned earlier, reading can take you to another world and provide space to escape the stresses of life. Moreover, according to health data published by the journal Social Science & Medicine, reading books can prolong life. 

This is reinforced by the findings of researchers from Yale University School of Public Health who found that reading can improve connectivity between brain cells which can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases that can shorten lifespan. Immersed in a great read can allow one to escape the worries and pressures of the everyday world and spend time exploring the author's imagination.

It is more than just "distraction", it ensures the active involvement of the imagination. The words on the page of the book stimulate creativity, thus triggering the reader to change awareness. Regarding changing awareness, reading activities can also stimulate the cognitive system so that it makes it more active. Hence, in addition to reducing stress, reading can also prevent premature senility.

Sometimes stress can also occur when a person fails to understand their environment or social interactions that do not match expectations. Well, by reading you can improve social skills.

Reading can allow a person to become intimately involved with the characters in the book, thereby increasing empathy for others. Reading fiction can help you understand the characters of people who are useful for social interaction experiences.

Start the Reading Habit This Way
For those of you who are still confused about how to start a reading habit, you can apply the following tips.

1. The Book Selected Does Not Have To Be Best Seller
The important thing about cultivating a reading habit is that you don't always have to read the book that people are reading. Just make sure the books you read really interest you. In other words, the theme should be intriguing to you, and give your mind room to relax each day.

2. Choose the reading you like
Reading the news may not be the best choice if it makes you feel angry or upset. Choose a reading that can make you relax, relax, and momentarily escape to another world. You can also start with reading from your favorite activities such as hobbies, travel, or cooking.

3. Find a Time and Place to Read
You can set your own reading time. If possible, set aside a few minutes each day to read even if it's just one page. This can help you to stay consistent and you can subconsciously reduce your stress and fatigue.

4. Meditate on What You Read
After you finish reading one book, try not to jump to another book. Take a few minutes to let what you read sink into your mind. Reflect on the wisdom and message of the reading.


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