Reading. All The Successful Folks Are Doing It.

When was the last time you finished reading a book? Too long?  As the temperatures drop, that desire to curl up with a good book rises. Maybe you’re taking a sick day to beat that cold everyone seems to have this time of year, or maybe you’re just looking to read a book that makes you want to do better. Are you traveling this holiday season and have some downtime to fill? Taking a stay-cation?

Either way reading is scientifically proven to be beneficial to you.

Here are 11 reasons to read:

• Cognitive Mental Stimulation and Brain Exercising
• Vocabulary and Knowledge Expansion
• Lower levels of Stress and Tension Relief
• Helps With Depression and Dysthymia
• Memory Improvement and Better Focus
• Strengthens Your Writing Abilities
• Enhances Your Imagination and Empathy
• Boosts Your Sleep
• Give You Entertainment and Peace of Mind
• Brightens Your Day

Everyone has their favorite go-to but it’s time to branch out.

Here are a few of our favorite books to help you start your list:

Jessica Cafferty: Leadership and Self-Deception by Arbinger Institute

Ollie MuseKamp: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

Peter Richter: The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield

Here is Forbes reading list focused on Optimism. Make a goal for yourself to finish one by New Years!

Happy reading!