Book Worm

As I kid I was the biggest book worm ever! I consumed books like my life depended on it. I would always carry one around with me and would read just one page, or even just a paragraph whenever I could squeeze it in. I always enjoyed evenings hanging around with my parents, each just reading quietly. That's not all we did - it's not as nerdy as it sounds, haha! I've openly admitted time and time again that I am a definitely a TV baby. But reading is of course more intellectual, and was (is) a big part of my life. I am also someone who really enjoys and appreciates her alone time, and one of my most favourite ways to spend that time is reading. I absolutely love the feeling of being lost in a good book.

Every now and again in the last handful of years I find myself without a book on the go, and after some time passes, I find myself longing for one. That happened to me recently but I'm happy to announce I'm back on the reading wagon and it feels SO good! I never want to lose my desire to read, or not make time to read. It is so important.

Typical young me, lost in a book.

I think we all know that reading is good for you, but just in case you weren't sure exactly how, here are 7 major benefits of reading:

1. Enhanced smarts
2. Reduces stress
3. Greater tranquility 
4. Improved analytical thinking
5. Increased vocabulary
6. Improved memory
7. Improved writing skills     

Who wouldn't want to reap those benefits?! Are you a reader? Read any good books lately?