7 Ways Books Brings Me Joy
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3 min readApr 7, 2024
This short post is a list of 7 ways that the habit of reading brings me joy!
- Books are an easy way to enter into new worlds, perspectives and ideas. It can even be escape from the humdrum and stresses of everyday existence.
- I make a habit of reading to my kids. This is a splendid way to bond and cuddle with the kids.
- As a book worm, I frequently use my current read and ideas from books as conversation starters. It’s great to make new friends and a handy tool for networking.
- My kids enjoy reading with each other and with friends. Nothing more joyful than seeing little heads poring over the same book.
- My Bookstagram account. Everyone knows about the dopamine rush from social media. Books and social validation make a delightful mood booster.
- Following a tip from an aunt, I developed the habit of annotating books (physical ones) with dates and places of purchase. I also jot down events if said book was received as part of a book club or…