Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain.
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 17. 05. 2024
- Reading changes your brain... I'll take you through the neuroscience of reading books and how it is changing the way your brain works!
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0:00 - Introduction
1:18 - How does reading affect the brain?
2:01 - Why should we read?
2:54 - Start small
3:25 - Build an archive of your books
4:31 - Set reading times
3 life changing habits everyone should have.
1) Reading.
2) Meditating.
3) Exercising.
That's so true. Read and exercise were one of the best choices i ever made.
Is meditating that important? How do I do it?
@@willian2848 I think exercising is a form of meditation
@@skrillawarlock for me exercising is more like mindfulness meditation where i focus on ysurroundings and body, inhaling and exhaling a lot makes me very aware but meditation in sense of not thinking and only focusing on breath in and out is something different, it is very easy to get distracted by thoughts like literally anything but focusing breathing in and out is a distraction, thats the trap. Try it for 5 minutes.
@@willian2848 meditating is one of the pillars as well. It gives you mindfulness and train you to be focused. Try it, just start with 5-10 mins a day, consistency will give you the benefits.
@@willian2848 I recommend the book "Stress less, accomplish more", the author details the pros of meditation. And they happened to be true to me!
Honestly, when I got back to reading after 9-10 years, I didn't really care for my social media at all (currently deactivated). I find myself grabbing my Kindle and start reading when I'm not doing anything, instead of mindlessly scrolling on social media to pass time. It felt like I was high school again: less social media, more time for things that I "actually" love. College and work made me forget reading for almost a decade.
I'm still in the midst of college work and now combined with actual work it's very difficult to find time to read! What books have you been enjoying at the moment?
same, university and its academic readings made me forget how awesome reading for fun is
Absolutely true. It happened with me too. Now i again started making the habit of reading books rather than scrolling and wasting time in virtual media. This habit gives me immense satisfaction as well as full knowledge.
Livin my dream
Same thing happened to me. I think it's been 8 years since i stopped and i'm trying to get back to reading now even if little by little and i though to myself how could i ever let myself forget the joy i feel when reading
The most interesting part about reading is,
You are diving deep into someone's thoughts, while staying in your own comfort,
It just adds another dimension to your thinking !
living another life
I don't know where to start. what book should do read đ„đ„
@@salmanharis2129how about starting with sth simple?
The Hobbit? The Catcher in the Rye? The Little Prince?
There is a lot of book lists online. But I recommend to start with sth simple my friend. Also, if you find it hard reading donât worry. That is completely normal. Your brain and mind needs to get used to reading and absorbing information this way. Imagine someone out of shape running the treadmill for the first time.
Donât read too much every day. Just as long as you have fun. With time passing you will read more and it will get easier until you just fly through pages and devour books like they are delicious treats. All the best!
i just finished a thriller, must say i am very much not comfortableđ
â@@lightup6751 the Little prince is a good book.
Starting small really works. 6 months ago, I set an alarm before bed to read 10 pages a night no matter what. All this time later, I'm now reading 50-150 pages a day and finished 10 books and 2 short stories in May!
i want to finish a book in every week
Woow đ„° you are doing great ma'am
I read 57 books last year. I just do it because i love it đ€·ââïž my tip would be read books that you actually interest you. Not because you think it makes you sound smart. Do it for you! âșïž
Absolutely this!
Couldn't agree more, I've definitely tried to read books I 'should' read, rather than ones I wanted to read
Yes ! I read 80 last year because I realised that I didnât need to read nonfiction and classics alone, it was totally fine to sit down and read some awful fluffy romances đ€Ł
I gave the exact same advice in the comments! I think itâs not a coincidence, many people fall into the trap of reading just to impress people
@@emmairwin581 i completely relate! đ do you have goodreads?
I've always loved reading. Ever since I was a child, people complimented that habit. But it's so easy to get out of touch with it. It's like taking a shower, you don't want to start and by the end you don't want to stop. The pandemic honestly helped me get back into reading and its a miracle how much reading actually helps. The tricking your brain into reading more has me finishing so much in a day.
Woah
wow same
Iâm exactly the same way. A lot of the time Iâll walk around with multiple books and not read any of them because Iâm too busy thinking or whatever, but then Iâll randomly start reading one of them and I wonât want to stop, so Iâll have brought the rest of the books for nothing.
Iâm like this too, but during the pandemic I stopped reading. Staying at home just made it so much easier for me to scroll on instagram or tiktok, and I lost motivation to pick up a book.
You explained it perfectly. Itâs so hard for me to start reading even though I really want too, but once I start i canât stop.
Reading for me is fundamental, my brain was always fuzzy and it felt like a fog was surrounding my thoughts. Reading helped me so much, now my thoughts are so much clearer, besides I learn so much!
How? Which types of books?
@@Ragnar35- Any type. I like reading science fiction and fantasy the most. I have books about specific times in history that I like, books about conspiracies and psychology. I don't think that which books matter as much as the consistent indulgence of knowledge and "mental exercise" that the brain does when reading.
@@PhilomathWizard I believe any book can provide benefit, as I feel like part of the beauty of reading is generating, a world made of descriptive words inside your head. Something social media could never even think of doing.
It might be a dumb question but is it better to read out loud or in your head? Thank you
@@a_advocate_333 I mostly read in my head, and barely read out loud.
Been reading consistently since I was 12 years old. Now I'm 25 and my life has been so much more rich and meaningful. I truly believe I've become much smarter and emotionally intelligent because of this. Reading has been a part of my whole life, practically, and I won't ever stop loving it.
as a reader let me tell you the best way to start reading more is to actually enjoy it. when you say okay let me read a chapter a day it takes so long to finish a book and it feels more like a chore. pick up something that actually interest you and holds your interest. reading is fun not something that should feel like you just did your homework.
That's why I use to hate reading in high school lol. They would make us read a book and then we would have to answer questions and all that other stuff. Now I can just read whatever I want and just enjoy it
Also, your more likely to remember a book that you enjoy and vice versa.
For a new reader like me who started reading books (not related to school/uni) at the age of 25, it was really boring at first. I had to build a habit of reading, even for books that interested me. Once I built the habit, I slowly started actually enjoying reading the book and then I started reading books whenever I felt like. Anyways long story short, I think there is merit in building a habit of reading X number of pages a day just to get started off with the activity.
But sometimes you get motivation by just starting..
Just going and cultivating the appreciation for it.
Like for me, naturally it isnât my favorite thing to do..
Id rather socialize or be outside or do something fun like talk to a girl or ride a motorcycle..
Itâs taken effort to cultivate the desire and justify why I should read.
@@ishanmadan8935 exactly.. i just read your comment after I wrote mine..
I have been reading my entire life. Everyone told me it was good. I get good sensations from reading. A few days ago I was like "No, seriously, what is reading doing to my brain?" Here I am. Thanks for helping me understand how awesome reading is. I love Ryan Holiday bro! So true about printed books.
Few personal reading fun pro tips:
1. Constantly use different book marks and leave them in the book.
2. Don't be afraid to make hand written notes in your books.
3. Remember the emotions you felt.
4. Reading is an exercise, keep doing it and you'll get amazingly good at it.
5. Read awesome stuff you love.
Love these tips, thanks for sharing. Glad you found the video helpful!
Thanks for the tips. So glad to find someone who love Ryan Holiday too, I'm actually currently reading Ego is the Enemy and it was so good.
When you said good sensations from reading I would get those too like my brain would feel fuzzy or you actually feel stimulation like a massage but when I would try to ask my friends growing up they wouldnât know what I was talking about
@@ServantStatusMinistries that's the difference between you and your friends. You figured out or realized a thing that they still haven't figured out.
@@kooxaldoxt5162 yea and I dont hold it against them it is just something I could not share with them with. But hey it makes it more exciting when I do end up finding someone that understands.
The last time I actually sat down and read was when I was 14 and that was because by the time I was 15, I was getting more into social media. I'm 22 now and felt so proud when I managed to finish The Poppy War in a week. The internet had definitely made sitting and reading a book for a more than a minute more challenging for a lot of people.
How was the book i want to read it
â@@yaren8251it's good, i'm in sequel rn
Do people think reading a book in a week is an achievement? That's what i always do,i have this goal that i can't read a book for more than a week.
@@yaren8251 I read it a couple weeks ago and really liked it!! If you haven't read it already I'd recommend picking it up, however it's very dark at times so look up trigger warnings if needed.
â@@UnseenHitman-1932Wow, congratulations, you want a cookie? Why put someone down for their achievements just because you can do better
Not me watching a bunch of reading videos instead of reading
I think reading is one of those things our current media consumption made really hard to do; weâre so used to getting lots of new information in a super short time that reading just isnât statisfying anymore. Regulating my social media habits helped me an insane amount with this, and in 2021 I managed to read 33 books, which was 21 more than I had ser myself as a goal.
Wow, that's incredible you have a good point.
Great point! Social media made us lazy because our brains got used to reading short posts. However, limiting my time on social media is the best decision I've taken to expand my reading and knowledge. Your story also shows how much more you were able to achieve just by spending less time on social media.
@@brainactivity737 I find it funny how you can also see this in the modality of newer social networks. You had mainly texts first (Facebook, Twitter), then pictures (Instagram) and now short videos (TikTok). Even the most popular network changes with our worsening attention span.
@@Beiez Exactly! It's like we're being more primitive and lost our ability to focus for longer periods đ.
There is a recent study conducted by Statista that linked anxiety, loneliness, and depression with social media consumption with Instagram being the worst. The only app that had a positive effect on users was CZcams. This confirms that the damage isn't only limited to not reading and focusing. Personally, I have disabled notifications for all my social media apps. This way I use them when when I want to rather than constantly being distracted by them.
Finally, for people who are really struggling to get things done. Just switch off the damn phone! Challenge yourself and try it for several hours each day and you'll be amazed that you will instantly start the tasks that you've been delaying forever.
@Anonym German This is a smart and brave decision that will allow you to expand and grow without all the distractions. You could still use social media at some point but you will learn so much more if you have more time to build yourself.
I started reading November 18, 2021. I wanted to reduce screen time, my target was to read 20 by the end of next year and I already hit 10 books in five weeks. Iâm trying build a reading habit atleast one hour a day and after I hit an hour I read more because it feels less of a task and more of a reward
Sounds like you've built a great habit there!
I'm tryina be like youuu ma boyyđđ»
Wow. Amazing! Godspeed âŁïž
That's awesome! This is my plan for 2022 as well. Buildings a habit of a reading at least 1 hour a day.
If someone struggles to reach the 1h limit. Try 30m and divide them to 15m each. Once you've reached this goal it will make it easier to do a second round (15m +15m) and you've got yourself an hour. The key point is to begin with small steps because if you're not used to reading and set high goals you might be put off and forget about the whole thing. Also, begin with books and topics that you find interesting.
This is so true. I remember when I was like 10-14 I loved reading!!! And I did well in school and stuff. Once I stopped my grades dropped and I was addicted to social media. Now Iâm 20 I decided to delete social media and go back to reading the books I love . I started enjoying studying again it improved my attention span. I love reading
Awesome
I think a key to reading more is to find books you actually enjoy, rather than try to make it a chore or a quest to change your life. For example, for me, self help books DO NOT hold my attention. I tried, but they usually just seem too pretentious for me to care. Thatâs why I try to look for fictional books that still help me learn crucial life lessons that I can integrate into my life; meaning that, yes, there are many trash literature out there (esp in fiction) but also GREAT fiction books that make you lean life lessons just as impactful as self help books might âșïž
Hey brother, I'm reading fiction too. What types of fiction you read? Can you suggest some books?
@@aryn18s am currently reading 1984 by Orwell , just finished chapter 1 and actually surprisingly enjoying it since i never read a book in my life (school books doesn't count đż)
@@abdulsameeh_666 oh wow thank you for sharing. I just finished 'It ends with us'. Currently reading 'Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson '.
Uk what i think we book lovers should have a club on discord. It will so much fun to share our thoughts there.
@@aryn18s agreeed
I donât read non-fiction, but I do love reading fiction. For me, my fictional books donât hold mere words, they hold memories. Every book I read feels almost like Iâm living a part of it and when I think back, it feels like Iâm thinking back on memories. I started wondering recently , âis it good for my emotional health if I feel so much through reading?â Apparently reading helps with memory and emotional balance! So glad I found this vid, now I can read knowing itâs not bad đđ
Ohhh that might be the reason why i was so emotionally unstable when. The pandemic started, and maybe a lil bit before...i wasn't reading enough
actually thats a really good thing! you're allowing your brain to experience emotions and situations in a safe objective environment!! its very good for your emotional health and your coping skills because your brain is learning how to deal with stuff it maybe hasn't encountered yet and it can help process complex emotions and situations too :)
@@justvibing4557 ayeeee thatâs a really good point! And completely true! Even though I read fiction it feels like I still end up learning things. We can learn so many things through characters and the situations theyâre put in!
That's how I feel too! I forget who I am when I'm reading my non-fiction novels lol. Also, English is my second language and it helps me to grasp this language even better!
Thatâs such a spot-on, beautiful way of explaining it. Iâve always felt the same. Every time I close a book and come back to it, itâs like Iâm reliving beautiful memories
I like how you explain reading scientifically while others explain just tips and tricks.
Thank you! Glad you like it!
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Always remember that to build a habit it's not about how much you do it's about how many times you do it. This sentence exists in every single habits book.
I've stopped reading books when I was 16. Currently 22 and I'm so happy i've gotten back again to reading, it gives a different pleasure and healthier than scrolling on socmeds. I'm really glad and I hope you all are also having a great time watering those creative minds đâš
Love and Light â€
Is audio books the same bro
@@bigboyzonly8842 Not the same at all.
@@bigboyzonly8842 yes absolutely.
Stopped at 13, trying to get back to it at 26 now
I use reading as a way to combat anxiety rather than watching tv or scrolling on my phone. If Iâm concentrating on words on a page, Iâm less likely to listen to the anxious voice in my head. I write in the margins and underline things that caught my eye, and sometimes Iâll fold the bottom corner of the page so itâs easier to find (yes I know, Iâm a monster). I get up earlier in the morning so I can read for half an hour while drinking my tea, and then before bed to wind down. I keep a reading journal as well so I can proper digest what Iâve read, and also helps if for some reason I donât get back to the book for some time. Keeping a journal helps me remember more about the book if discussing with other people, and keeps me engaged with the story.
I fold that pages too, so hi, fellow monster ;p. Have a good day!
I can speak from experience and say that it is very true that reading helps regulate emotions, reduces stress and anxiety. In my case I have been diagnosed with OCD and I consider that reading has been an effective therapy for me for some years now.
I've just been diagnosed with OCD too but I don't wanna take meds! Do you take meds? Or is just reading fine??
@@zincerish I have been taking medication for about 2 years, but I also do complementary activities such as reading and physical activity (professionals consider that physical activity is very important, and I assure you that it really helps a lot).
As for reading, I decided to make it part of my routine and I found that it turned out to be a positive thing for my OCD.
If your illness affects your quality of life you should see a professional and they will tell you if you need medication.
@@maelisa8874 can I ask which medication you are on? I'm just worried if meds will help my ocd but make me a zombie or if I should just try to manage my ocd naturally...
@@zincerish You should consult a specialist. I can't tell you what would be best in your case, although we suffer from the same disorder, we are different people and our triggers may be different as well.
And about medication, since it is something delicate, I don't like to comment on it in this way.
I have also been diagnosed with OCD, but the thing is, my OCD specifically targets my reading (among other things). I've stopped reading long passages of texts altogether because it is that unnerving and anxiety-inducing for me
Earlier this year, I made it a personal goal to start reading more. I'm a slow reader (possibly learning disabled in some way), but I have already read three books in the last year, which is a lot for me. I should probably mention that one of those books was "The Five Great Dialogues of Plato", so not a light read. Took me six months to get through that one.
As someone who is likely learning disabled and someone who struggles with mental health, I have found that reading has been surprisingly good for my mind. I'm not as moody anymore and I feel like there has been a slight improvement with my depression. Obviously, reading isn't the magic pill for mental illness, but, speaking from experience, it certainly helps.
Thank you for this video!
Don't sell yourself short! 3 books is more than most people read in their entire lives. And when you factor in that one of those books is a collection of Plato's dialogues, you should definitely feel a sense of accomplishment. As a philosophy major, I can personally attest that those are not beach reads. They contain a lot of very high brow, complex ideas and by their very nature require the reader to move slowly and carefully through them to grasp their meaning. Even then, they require multiple readings to fully understand. There are NOT a lot of people that even know what Plato's dialogues are, and even fewer that have managed to finish any of them. Lol. So I think you deserve a little more credit than you've given yourself.
I don't know you personally, and cannot speak to whether or not you have a learning disability. But you're clearly nowhere even close to unintelligent. And if you DO have some kind of learning disability, I'm actually even more impressed! You've managed to complete something that most people WITHOUT a learning disability struggle with. Keep on doing what you're doing. It's more impressive than you think.
@@bmschmitzer Thanks for the encouragement and kind words! I know you don't know me, but that means a lot. And, yeah, I've already decided that I will be re-reading Plato's dialogues at some point, if nothing more than to read about the lovely weirdo that was Aristophanes. His perspective on the origins of soul mates cracked me up, plus, I'm about 99% sure the dude was really drunk when he spoke.
Thank you, again, for your kind words! This will help me in my own personal journey to expand my mind and to think more highly of myself (just not in a douchey egotistical way, lol).
Love and blessings sent your way. Hope your still reading. Challenging or not keep at it. I don't know if I have any learning disabilities but I pick up some books that are high above my reading level. I just keep at it and it gets easier. I'm actually learning new words I never knew what hitherto meant before reading dracula lol
@@roosterp.5662 Right? "Plato" is definitely one of those that I'll have to read over again, but I learned that word, too! Lol. It's so good to challenge yourself with reading, too, learning disabled or not. It certainly helps to not have any toxic people in your life that don't think you can get through "Plato", or Harriet Tubman's latest biography, like I did. My ex actively tried to discourage me from reading those books because he knew that I was a bit behind in school so therefore not capable of reading a challenging book. Showed him and myself! Now I'm reading Homer's "The Iliad" and if I'm in the mood for a short story, I have The Brothers Grimm fairytales, which I HIGHLY recommend.
@@lisahewes212 sounds like good books đ I have not read them yet. I just read a game of thrones and really enjoyed it. And definitely do your best to stay away from toxicity and find your truth and live it
Another thing that helps me read more is by reading multiple books at once. That way when I get bored of one I can pick up another book and it revitalizes my reading motivation.
I do this on Wattpad and forget about a bunch of good books i started
I do this as well. It does something to me that I canât really explain, almost makes me feel limitless.
Yeah thatâs exactly what I do as well. U have like a dozen going atm
@@mvpsportslive nice.. thank u for sharing . I agree there is an expansive experience to it..
so apparently ive read 6 books in the first two months of 2023. as someone who barely read a book in her previous years, this accomplishment is a huge ass one...
I just started getting into reading this year after a year of procrastinating. Here are two things that have helped me to start reading:
1) Read what you want, even if it's just for fun. You don't have to read self-help/educational books to get something rewarding from reading
2) Use your library
The library has been the true game changer for me. Because it's free to borrow, it only costs my time to try books I wouldn't otherwise read. On top of that, the deadlines encourage me to stick to reading a book by a certain date. I always have at least one book checked out at all times so that I always have that push to keep reading. I started reading in earnest back in July and have now read 8 books. Compared to 0 books over the past 5 years lol
Similar to the advice in the video, I recommend using something like GoodReads to record what books you read and what books you want to read.
YMMV, but I hope this helps someone
A really great skill is reading out loud as well!! As a kid my mom would read to me but by the time I was ten or so she started having me read to her. Sometimes we'd switch but a lot of times it would just be me. I think this helped me not have a fear of reading out loud and trained me to breathe and speak naturally as I read. Super useful skill to have!!
I use to be nervous af when reading out loud in high school lmao
Thatâs awesome! Unfortunately, my mom did the complete opposite and caused me to have extreme anxiety whenever having to read out loud in school. But when I turned 20 I made it my goal to kick that fear. I make sure to read long books with my husband and he really enjoys it. We will pass this love on to our kids.
Have fun reading books with 800 pages. It will take you decades to read it and you wonât even remember the information better than someone who read faster
@@ryanjohnson5882 how did u overcome this fear?
Reading aloud also helps with your daily speech as well!!
I would highly suggest reading the book whilst listening to the audio book if you suffer from ADD like me. The experience is truly magical.
Good idea, thank you
Wait why?? I started listening to audible & can easily read the book too while listening, but what benefit does it provide?
@@ihatelimabeans820 I think there are people having difficulties remembering and even understanding what theyâre reading. The more sense organs are included in a process, the easier it is to understand/remember. In this case, itâs not just visual (reading) but also auditive (listening).đđ»
If audiobooks weren't so expensive I would consider it
I also have add but I don't have a problem reading a book I find interesting, especially fiction, if it's a genre I click with I have no issues binging a book. Collecting books is actually my number one hobby and my personal collection is rather large.
Because of ADHD, what I do is set a timer for twenty minutes every single day, and just POWER THROUGH AS MANY WORDS AS POSSIBLE until the timer ends and I put the book away and donât touch it again until the next day. And I do this every day! Mostly.
This also gives me the âI already read a little, I might as well read moreâ feeling, which is great!
And studies have shown that reading for twenty minutes every day is good for your empathy, vocabulary, and overall brain health!
Thanks for this video it was interesting!â€
I have noticed when I read regularly each day there's an improvement in regulating my stress and easier memory recall before watching this video. Thanks for explaining in lay terms the positive impacts of reading in the brain!
i read a lot at school to distract myself from feeling anxious and it really calms me down, itâs like a safety blanket. thank you for explaining!
I'm impressed, I thought this was one of those 1 million+ subs channels because of the quality of the video, quite a surprise that you only have 1k, you deserve a lot more. Awesome work man
I read every single book in the library at the middle school I went to other than books on anatomy and stuff like that. I had my picture taken and it was displayed on the wall in that library. I'm 31 now and haven't read a book since I was in my mid 20's. The grind of life is exhausting in a capitalistic society. Time to hop back into reading books all the time. It gave me so much more satisfaction than watching any show on TV or a movie.
Iâm someone who always wanted to get into reading because I just think thereâs so many stories and ideas right there that Iâm missing out on and I know itâs a positive habit and healthy to maintain. I would normally find a book and only read about 1 or two chapters before giving up because I felt like I couldnât really do it or change myself to do something like reading or stay focused but Iâm currently pretty far into a novel I found that I really like and it helped to use an audio book to follow along with in the book. I feel pretty proud of myself for staying focused and doing daily reading with this book. Iâm really excited to see how many stories and books Iâll fall in love with. Deleting social media is also a must.
Something I read in Atomic Habits, there is a lot of association in environment. And when it comes to reading, it is a lot better to read in a different space than you do other things, primarily sleep. So maybe try readying on the couch or on a chair instead of your bed! Hope this helps :)
Great idea, I need to try this because I do often find myself dozing off while I'm reading in bed!
@@JackClose read right after waking up instead of before bed
Best idea ever!!!
@@shadexs why
@@shadexs Good idea ,but who has time to read after waking up ? A lot of people must go to work .
I don't get how the same person can be in med school and produce this freaking movie! Your editing is BEAUTIFUL. And the fact that you have less than 2000 subscribers??? It is amazing, but for the quality level of your videos you deserve so much more.
Loved the video â€
Thanks so much! This is great to hear
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Really enjoyed this video! I actually started reading for at least 30 min a day. I set a timer and when the 30 minutes are over I sometimes even start another 30 minute timer because itâs actually really enjoyable to read đ
Noice, what were you reading?
Does the kinda book you're reading help you read more
@@Ira.1 I enjoyed reading surrounded by setbacks, I read it twice now and I made a little notebook with the most important things from the book so I remember a bit better. Currently, I am reading the young entrepreneurs playbook.
My New Yearâs resolution is to read more! This video is definitely motivation. No reason not to dedicate an hour (or even less) of my day to read thru a few pages!
Donât be afraid of some fiction ! It can be much harder to sit down and read dense nonfiction when your tired or just mentally exhausted from your day. Thereâs way more value in fiction than many people give it credit for too :)
trying it out atm! Crime & Punishment has me hooked
I agree. A lot of fiction out there has a lot of value. Thank you for mentioning it.
To be honest i hate reading nonfiction..
@@JackClose it's one of the best books I've ever read!
At least you have a chance of learning something useful from non-fiction.
I've just recently started reading books đ I've completed one book which was around 500 pages completed it in 7 days, so since in the last 3 weeks I've bought like 30 books even ordered a book shelf to keep my books, I have bought a mixture like crime stories horror stories, poems and I love science so bought a few of them and am loving it, and I have indeed noticed an incredible height in brain activity, before my brain was like really dull and slow and it was affecting my memory, but since reading books my memory has improved and my stress levels have dropped so dramatically its amazing, I have cut down watching TV and social media and focus more on books, like they say about the human brain đ§ " If you don't use it, you lose it " đ
Wow, amazing! If you like crime I'm currently reading Crime & Punishment by Dostoyevsky and it's brilliant.
@@JackClose ohh so cool! I literally ended reading it few weeks ago, and it's SO GOOD work from Dostoevsky, must read it for everyone, also you should ( if you already didn't ) read "Notes from the Underground" and "A man from the underground" - also SO GOOD works from big boss Dostoevsky that I cannot explain their coolness with words !
Honestly, I totally loved the way he made the video short yet pretty informative. And I really liked how clearly he presented himself too! â€ïžđ€
Reading makes you inwardly sympathise, process and analyse different experiences that you otherwise might have never experienced, hence, you become more analytical and intelligent towards your own life experiences. Thatâs all. Iâve realised that reading for at least half an hour a day is essential for the sake of your own development.
I deleted all my social media and started reading wuthering heights when 2022 started and actually love to read it. I read 3 chapters every day and also the bible before I go to sleep (no I'm not religious I just wanted to read it for fun). I think it's quite fascinating how reading especially older books have changed my behaviour since I spend the whole week going out for walks without looking at my phone or listening to music. Like reading can influence one so much and now I'm looking for a new book to read since I'm about to finish withering heights and don't want to end up in the hole of not reading again.
Also, I too own a copy of the surrounded by idiots book your read in this video and that kinda motivated me to start reading that again after withering heights cause it's actually a great book and very informative.
Wuthering Heights is my favourite book! I'm glad you're enjoying it âșïž
if i may, i'd recommend you maybe join the storygraph! it's a good reads alternative (goodreads is owned by amazon and the storygraph is independently owned). a big feature of it is that it recommends a bunch of books to you based on what you've read, what you're reading, and what you tell it since you can do a survey and explain what you like, as well as search for books based on a feeling, pace, or genre :)
There is no other book in that era of British literature like Wuthering Heights. When you finish it you will understand just how bonkers and out of place it is; it is a work of genius but I still am not able to fully process it. Definitely finish it đ
I hope reading the Bible changes your life friend, as it has mine. Cheers!
+movie youser but what did you think of the Bible?
All our worry and tension melts away when you immerse yourself in the cocoons of a book that transports you to the realms of another world.
Started reading on January, and have read 8 books since. And boy have I noticed so much change...
My parents encouraged me to read when I was 6 ,I'm 73 and I love to read ,I read every day , I read because I love to read and I can think alot better and I can remember things much better
Hey JackâŠyou truly just inspired me to read more than any other person could. I had a TBI a long time ago but since then Iâve never read as much as I did once. And I read ALOT and loved it (am 60 y.o.) Explaing the brain functions etc is so helpful. I love it. Please more of these kinds of videos. đ
Just came across this video. Definitely subbed!! Thanks so much for this man. Looking forward to more of your vids this year. KEEP GOING!
Thanks sir! Much more content on the way.
I love that you created this channel to hold yourself accountable. Kind of similar to what I just did with my own channel. I'm here to support your process!
The purpose of this video is to sell you a product that e-mails you copies of your notes.
i just started reading but this really motivates me to continue, the science behind it is so fascinating and i love the way that you explained it!
How does this only have 1k views??? This is amazing!!
Thanks so much!! Glad you liked it
The reason I started reading books was to reduce screen time.
Now I'm a bookworm đ
As much as I love the simplicity of a kindle for holding all my books, I might just stick to physical books so I can easily go back to things Iâve highlighted
This was exactly what I wanted to put as my final dissertation in my Biology degree. Unfortunately, due to a hospital infection I was given when I was in a coma (too complicated to explain here) in hospital I had to drop out in my second year. Nonetheless, this has given me time to write a novel, a free growing online poetry eBook and short stories. Life is strange sometimes isnât it. Iâm glad I found this video.
Hello, where have you posted your work?I'd like to read your thoughts
Mind sharing your poets? Iâd like to read them too!
Can i see too..?
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Sounds incredibly interesting, hope you've recovered well from your infection (and sorry that this reply is a year late)! Best of luck with your projects.
ive always loved reading there used to be a time when i would finish up an entire novel in one sitting but its so easy to fall out of touch. in high school i got so distracted with other forms of entertainment and totally gave up reading. ive been trying to get back and this is such an honest inspiration thank u. it also makes so much sense when u said how it keeps the brain healthy and could potentially prevent dementia cuz my grandpa is an educationist and an indian writer and has always been reading, hes 94 and totally healthy in all aspects god bless
Thanks for sharing! It's so easy to get distracted but glad you're getting back into reading
Don't forget to eat fish so you don't get dementia
Man, I've never read an entire novel in one sitting. It usually takes me about a week to read a 300 page novel. But that's still WAY faster than I used to read. Reading that much used to take me a full month.
Tbh I'm very young (14) Don't really matter but I kinda am falling in love with books. Everything about them, how the pages feel, how to hard covers feel how they smell its so much better then tv shows and movies because I can make my own world.
Thanks Jack for the video. Good to see avid readers here making vlog. Keep coming and yeah.. look forward to your book review!
I was never really a strong reader and I probably completed only one large novel my whole life up until I was 27âŠhowever, during the pandemic I picked up comics, then eventually picked up books. Itâs been six months and I love reading books so much. I have trouble with memory, so Iâm pleased to hear the potential good effects of this habit! ^_^
I think the key was finding something I really enjoyed!
I canât read very well cause Iâm super dyslexic, so I just write instead, therefore as the author of 14 novels, I appreciate people reading, even if Iâve never published my work to be read, seeing people love and give credit to things that I know mean so much to their authors makes me happy :) keep reading
I want to rebuild my mind, my life and habits. I think reading is going to be my first task
Can we take a moment to appreciate the Cinematography and camera quality in this video? Informative too! Great video, man. I really enjoyed it and will implement these tips into my reading. Thanks!
Thank you very much, glad you liked it!
I was always underestimated because Iâm dyslexic and had never completed a book while I often listened to multiple audiobooks and informative podcasts a week so they learned when I got I dictate in exams I was actually top in class. I spent years trying to get myself to read but I said f it one day and now I read multiple volumes of comics for entertainment, have a screen reader for necessary reading and still have my audiobooks and podcasts. I changed my world to suit me.
I primarily read on my kindle now and haven't played around with the highlight feature as I'm not sure how it all works exactly. But I love that Kindle will show me where other readers have highlighted. I always get excited to find those areas, they'll have a dashed underline and a note of how many people have highlighted. Reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time currently, and there is a lot of foreshadowing bits that get highlighted.
I'm 16 and I nvr liked to read until lately I started understanding the values of it. From the beginning of this yr I hve started reading. It's March I've finished 4 books, now I am kinda in love with reading. This vid was grt and helpful, liked ur channel
I have adhd and I never realized how much I love reading until I read osamu dazais works. Never before has an author given voice to feelings Iâve felt so often yet theyâre so little spoken of, I just needed the right material to really captivate me, and the dude lived long before I was born halfway across the planet.
Yet his descriptions of characters and places are so lifelike, I feel so different reading his books because it almost captures my own internal voice, and his way of looking at the world so closely matches my own. The guy committed suicide in his 30s so reading some of his best books âthe setting sunâ and âno longer humanâ really touched me emotionally, but I find that Iâm turning away from his pessimistic viewpoint more and more as I age. Despite all that he is my favorite author along with other existentialists like Camus.
These guys rekindled my love of reading into my 30s. I couldnât get into Dostoyevsky despite how hyped he is. In my opinion, âno longer humanâ is a way more compelling book than âcrime and punishmentâ but maybe my comparison of these two books is reaching⊠as one was written in the 1800s and still holds up to this day.
I will take your comment as a recommendation. I'm going to read his work. Thank you!!
I have ASD and I love solitude and reading specially science and history books, some time I got so obsessed about the knowledge and the possibilities such as what could happen if the Nazis won the WW2 because they were so close to build atomic bomb or how the universe come to exist, what makes other species of humans to extinct,is their a creator or not etc.. so much questions without answer.
I think your tips are helpful, especially the first one about starting small! Iâd also like to encourage people to read books that they genuinely find interesting and not books they donât particularly like just to impress people.
I read all the time and now have gone on to publish my own books, and can I say, boy oh boy does getting into a reading habit really help. At the moment, I read about half an hour a day. That may not sound like much, but in reality, it keeps me more inspired, better-focused, and more eager to do the work that I need to get done. Books literally energize me and motivate me. Meanwhile, the constant scrolling of social media or the instant buzz of streaming services like Netflix or Prime feel like they slow me down. I literally feel far more lethargic, tired, and bored by binge-watching than I do reading. Needless to say, it's so interesting to see how this process plays out in a physical, realistic way. I love the idea that things like memory and emotions are improved by such a simple thing.
Oh, and for all my readers looking for some good reading tips, here are a few!
1. Find peace with not finishing a book. Previously I used to be obsessed with finishing every book that I picked up, but after a few years, I realized that that habit just didn't bring me any happiness. So instead, I switched to a 60% system. In other words, I'll read the book up to its 60% point and decide whether or not I want to finish it from there. At 60%, you've read the first half so you know what the story is about, but you've also introduced yourself to the second half, which may or may not have gotten better. Anyway, I've found that it's the best way to read a lot without "torturing" yourself.
2. Explore your reading styles and genres. I used to be so stubborn about reading and would only read one genre or one style. Since then, I've gone on to explore other genres and have found some of my all-time favorite books. Needless to say, totally worth it! Plus you learn so much along the way!
3. Support your authors! I know that this sounds like a totally ridiculous thing, but let me explain: when you buy a copy of your favorite book instead of buying it as a kindle print or using a library book, publishers take notice and are more likely to print more copies. As a result, more copies will end up in bookstores and libraries, thereby increasing the chances that someone else will find that book too! And once you get that cycle going, guess what! The publisher is more likely to pick up that author and have them write more for that series or for new books, so you get more to read! It's a win-win!
Hey Jack, I really liked this video, from the editing to how you presented the benefits of reading. Glad I came across this since I'm trying to get into reading and have always struggled with getting iust starting.
Love the video! Reading is so therapeutic. When I was a kid I would read multiple books per week, and the library was one of my favorite places. I sort of lost the motivation to read in college because I was always so tired from studying, so the last thing I wanted to do was pick up another book.
I finally got back into reading a couple of years ago, and Iâm so glad I did. It felt pretty hard to start back up, but now itâs kind of hard to stop lol.
Last year I wanted to do more reading, so I made my new years resolution to read 1 book a month, and now I can say I have read 12 books last year!!
I like to read a chapter before bed and I really enjoy it. I'm reading Dune for the first time atm :)
Incredible insight of reading. I read 73 books last year and hope to try read more and more. Subscribed đ
The reading habit is hard to build, but once it is in place, reading is a profound pleasure!
Thats makes so much sense. Ive always known that i love reading books. But suffer from the knowledge of how to. But then in my 20s i likes to read quotes alot for a long time. Then i tried to read books and hooked. My mind feels clear and feels life much more meaningful. Indeed, your analysis on how the brain function is the reasoning of why that happend to me. Now i have the confident to never stop reading.
honestly I've been frustrated at myself that I always get distractedđ© I've noticed recently my attention span is terribly narrow, so I'm glad with this video that is simply short yet comprehensive! thanks!
Same thing happens with my I get distracted with reading a book and canât finish it
Nice work jack. It's 4am and I'm working on an essay for my university. Somehow you motivated me.
Admire the simplicity of the video but moreso the honesty. Reading is such an important habit in which the benefits are too easily overlooked
I have a habit of reading at night and the one thing that has allowed me to keep it is to make sure I read stories at night rather than straight non-fiction. I love non-fiction reading but it's too difficult to focus on when my brain is tired. I usually read memoirs because I still prefer true stories and good memoirs still read like stories so IMO they are more pleasant reading in the evenings.
Habits everyone should have:
1. Reading. But don't forget to train the other part of the brain, for example, do math and solve logical problems I prefer coding.
2. Physical exercise.
3. Have a job at something you love and take additional time to take classes and learn in this area.
4. Develop additional helpful skills. (First start with the mandatory skills for example If you cant drive learn to drive If you can't cook, learn to cook, and begin doing house repairing and innovation. Then you can switch to learn to swim, learn to play an instrument like guitar or drums may be painting for the ladies or some area you have always admired but you never tried it )
5. Make time for things that inspire you, watch movies, and talk with professors or people you admire, go on country trips, nature etc.
6. And don't f*** forget to get out of your comfort zone!
I always used to read before I went to bed but for the past couple of years I've replaced that time with watching anime and even though I've heard reading is better, I assumed it was because it was educational. However, the type of books I like are fantasy and sci-fi and they can be considered about as educational as the anime I watch, so I figured why not just watch anime because I love the art. But your video made me realize that it isn't just the material that can be better it is the actual process of reading that can help your brain! I just finished Black Butler and I think instead of starting a new show I'll pick up that obscure sci-fi book I pity bought at the local book store... or maybe I'll watch anime idk đ
I have a book journal. After I read a book, I write my views down, how I felt while reading, my favourite lines and what I thought of the each character's development and add pictures and cute stickers and stuff.
I read manga, comics, and graphic novels and it made me stop fix my stutter. I started reading aloud more and that has drastically improved my speech abilities
I'm with you on this one. I'll get back to reading too. Because of that, you just earned a new subscriber! Cheers!
Thanks very much, more content coming soon!
my problem is that i read TOO much. i always find myself reading so i can procrastinate on hw, and when im finished with everything, i start reading again. ive started documenting all the webnovels i read so i can count my yearly word count
I read webnovels too đł thereâs just so many different stories. But yea I started reading to distract myself from boredom and since Iâm always boredâŠ. my reading list is crazy long lmao.
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I ate books when I was a kid. But for a couple of years now I couldn't read anything. Couldn't grasp the information, couldn't remember anything, didn't have the patience. Not sure why, I think it had to do with dissociation and depression.
Now I'm reading again and I love it! Can't wait to have five minutes to myself to open a book! I know it's escapism, but there's worse things to fill your time with.
Excellent! I am on the consistent reading journey. Thank you for putting in the work. It is encouraging. Keep it up!
I really enjoyed this video đ. Iâve been reading more and itâs made me more confident.
And me
Damn, Iâm what kids a school would call a âbookwormâ and honestly, theyâre not wrong đ itâs really interesting to see whatâs going on in my head while Iâm reading (well in one way). I also really appreciate you putting your sources. It makes you feel much more reliable. Subscriber earned!
Random piece of information for you.
Regular & combined consumption of turmeric & black pepper will significantly reduce inflammation in your body.
Iâve been reading a lot of biology studies focusing on nutrition & how food is medicine.
Great video, dude.
Exactly how I have begun each day...works!
how do you not have 500k subs? dude if you keep going, you will no doubt.
Thanks very much!
My trick was to make videos about the books I'm reading and post it on CZcams every week but as I get busier it's been harder to keep to that. So I absolutely get what you mean by using a channel to keep yourself accountable.
I'm hoping that starting small in the mornings and reading more throughout the day or at night will help me too. Thank you for this video!
We really appreciate your high quality content.
You are the best. đȘđ§
Loved this, thank you so much! Now my brain is aware of the reading process and the neuro-science (which will probably distract me while reading haha), and I'm pretty sure I won't see the habit of reading the same from now on :)
Glad you liked it!
Yet another corker! Love to see it! x
Thanks Phil!
I totally agree how reading helps with associations, word recall and mood regulation. Thanks!
I like to think of reading as 'controlled daydreaming'. The words on the page influence the thoughts and images in your mind as you read them.
Amazing video, I got so much value! I'll be sure to read my 30 pages tonight! đ
Thanks mate, glad you found it useful!
I have a weird thing with my memory, most likely from the diagnosed ptsd I have, but I couldnât remember anything long term. Now I read anywhere between 50-100 books a year (reading mainly before bed every night) and I can 100% tell my memory is improving. I also need to write down key points from the book to help me remember things months after I had read it and that is helping my memory as a whole.
Thanks for sharing, I have memory issues as well and I want to consistently read more for that reason. Gotta sharpen that brain