3. Improved focus and concentration
In this internet-crazed world, attention is always drawn to different directions as we multitask through every day.
Researches have shown that in a single five-minute span, a person will divide his time between chatting with people (via gchat or skype), working on a task, monitoring their smartphone or interacting with co-workers.
Through reading, I have been able to get all my attention focused on the story while the rest of the world just falls away thus improving my concentration.
Reading can even have relaxing or meditative effects as it absorbs your attention.
Stimulating your imagination as you create the worlds through every word you read.