Reading

Reading is great and can be used for a variety of reasons. It can be entertaining, a distraction or a way to learn something new.

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What is it?
How does it help?
How do I do it?
Apps that can help
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What is it?

If you like reading text you could read a

book
magazine
newspaper
Or an article on the internet.
If you prefer to look at a images you could try a graphic novel or comic.
Or, if you prefer audio you can listen to podcasts or audiobooks - lots of these are free!

What you read is up to you and your interests. For example, you may want to read a cookbook to plan some tasty meals, you may want to read the news to see what’s going on in the world or maybe you want to read a comedy to make you laugh.

How does it help?

Reading:

exercises the brain
Is entertaining
improves concentration
improves literacy
improves sleep
increases general knowledge
Is motivational
reduces Stress

Tedtalks - ‘Why Reading Matters’

How do I do it?

Reading a book

If you haven’t got any books you could have a look at your local library where you can often borrow books for free.

You could also speak to a family member or a friend and ask them for recommendations and see if they could lend you something to read.

Audiobooks/podcasts

Lots of books have been recorded by people so you can listen to them as audiobooks. You may have to subscribe to apps such as Audible but a quick Google should help you find some free ones too. Some people find it really nice to put their headphones in and go for a walk whilst listening to their favourite book.

Join a book group

If you enjoy reading and want to chat with others about this you may want to look out for a local book club. These may be in person or online depending on where you live.