Reading Smarts

Although I'm sure all of you are already aware of the importance of reading, I wanted to take the time to post about how important reading really is, and why it's important to take the time to practice correct reading strategies and to make time for it.  First, did you know reading can help you in all areas of your academics?! Reading more also can improve your G.P.A. as well as increase your overall knowledge.  Now, if that isn't enough to interest you in reading I have a few more benefits to share will all of you.  Reading can reduce stress, especially fiction, it can take your mind off of stressful situations.  Studies have also shown that reading increases improved analytical thinking, which also helps you to spot patterns better.  It's also no secret that reading improves vocabulary and improves spelling!  More than talking or direct teaching!  Also, increased vocabulary and spelling is necessary to be a good writer, according to http://lifedev.net/2009/06/reading-makes-you-better/, any good writer will tell you that you need to read!  Lastly, but not least reading helps prioritize goals.  The article states that when you remove yourself from the environment, you begin to see what you really want to do, so it is helpful in identifying goals.  I also found a great website for you all to go to for reading books on your computer, having text read to you as well as learn with study tools.  You can find all of this at http://www.bookshare.org/_/promo/2010/10/adwords1?gclid=CL7lgpzVv68CFUERNAodXCmjvw  I hope you all get a chance to check it out and find it helpful!  With all of these great reasons to read, there's no excuse not to!