Reading is one of the most (0) REWARDING activities we can do in our free time. According recent studies, people who read regularly tend to have larger vocabularies and better communication skills than those who rarely open a book.
Books can also us to places we would never visit in real life. When we follow the adventures of a character, we begin to see the world their eyes and to understand feelings that are different from our own. This, experts say, helps us to develop empathy.
In to these advantages, reading is a great way to relax. Many people read for just twenty minutes before going to bed and find that it helps them asleep more easily. It is much better than spending that time on a phone or in front of the television.
So, if you are looking for a new hobby, why not up reading? You only need a good book, a comfortable chair and a quiet corner of the house.