6 Benefits Of Reading Books Before Sleeping, Do You Often Do It?

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JAKARTA – With adequate lighting, reading before bed turns out to have benefits for mental and brain health.

Especially when life is too busy to do things that are not related to maintaining mental and brain health, then this reference is expected to revive your enthusiasm for reading. Here are a number of benefits of reading before bed.

Reduce stress

When the mind is tired and full of tasks or work, reading is scientifically proven to reduce stress. According to studies, reading is actually more effective than going for a walk or drinking tea. In a relaxed state of mind, you will also find it easier to fall asleep.

Improve memory

Reading also improves memory in the long term if done every night before bed. The second benefit of reading before bed was also proven in a study published by Bustle, Friday, June 11.

Reading can increase empathy

You may be wondering what bedtime reading has to do with empathy. Reading fiction and literature according to scientific studies contributes to self-esteem. The more a person values himself, the higher the respect for those around him.

Minimize the use of technology before bed

The bright screen of the device plus making you forget the time when scrolling through each social media page makes sleeping hours delayed. Not to mention the negative risk to the eyes. So, the positive thing you need to consider is reading books.

Enrich imagination

Innovation is born from imagination, so reading is the driving force for creating new innovations. By reading regularly, you also catch more things out of the box. You can also harvest inspiration for productive work.

Have a routine before bed

It's so important to have a routine, including one before bed. Routines regulate how the brain works and recognize when it's time to sleep. If you read before bed, your body and brain will recognize or perceive it as a sign that it's time to rest.

Reading a book before bed if it has become a routine, the problem of lack of sleep or insomnia can be resolved.

What book do you like the most? Starting from choosing from the one you like the most, you can make it a habit to read before bed and enjoy its health benefits.