Why do I feel smart after reading?

People who read books tend to have a greater imagination, more knowledge, and a greater vocabulary. Theory of mind is the ability to understand the mental states of others. Time and again, research has shown that reading ‘rewires’ our brains, and makes us more intelligent and healthy.

Why is reading good for your body?

When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too. Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.

Does reading help anxiety?

The benefits of reading expand beyond reduced anxiety and stress. Studies have linked reading to good brain health in old age. Individuals who read regularly across their lifespan showed increased mental capacity as they aged.

Is it normal to feel sad/mournful when reading a book?

If the book was a darker story, and has a sad or bittersweet ending, it is normal to feel concerned or mournful of the characters. I just finished reading Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers, and Jamal had to be one of the most tragic, and in s lot of ways painfully relatable protagonists I’ve ever known.

Is it okay to read a book you read years ago?

But it’s okay. If you enjoyed the book hold onto it read the same book years later and visit them again. You might learn something you didn’t pick up the first time. If the book was a darker story, and has a sad or bittersweet ending, it is normal to feel concerned or mournful of the characters.

What does it feel like to feel better?

Feeling better is incremental; you have to fight for it, inch by inch. I know what it feels like to be really miserable. I’ve been there. I know how hard it is when it’s a struggle to move, let alone get out of bed.

Do you feel guilt when you read books?

The most dedicated book addicts find space where there was previously none: And as the books pile up, so does your guilt. Guilt at not reading all of the books you buy. Guilt at not finishing the books you start. If this describes you, I have good news for you.