Ways to keep up with reading in the digital world!
Pursuing your interest helps increase happiness and satisfaction levels. According to a study conducted by University College London, reading can reduce stress levels by as much as 68 percent. It is easy to stop consuming relevant content and reading books with distractions such as social media. However, you can also get hooked onto reading online with so many free resources. Whether or not you pick up a physical book, you can still stay updated on literature, content and new research and publications. Here are some tips to keep up with your reading in the digital world!
- Choose the best platform for you to read
You can choose an offline or online reading option depending on your comfort. Apply for memberships at libraries and join book clubs if you are someone who likes reading physical books with a personal touch. Due to the digital revolution, people are slowly shifting from traditional book reading to e-reading. According to Pew Research Center report, the number of e-readers have grown from 17 percent in 2014 to 30 percent in 2018. If you like consuming content online, use Kindle which is an e-reading application where you can get endless reading options. - Engage with content through podcast and audio
Just like listening to audiobooks through electronic devices, podcasts are becoming more and more popular. Subscribe to Audible if you are fond of audio books. These audio/video broadcasts encompass a wide variety of subjects, such as entrepreneurship, politics, history, and daily news. You can download the series and access it while you are at the gym, walking, driving or elsewhere. Podcasters often try to address problems or share relevant and engaging content, similar to a radio format. - Get some insights through articles and magazines
Another way to consume good content is reading newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, The Economist and the Harvard Business Review. The articles are well framed and backed by facts and robust research. If you do not want to subscribe, there are certain free versions of the articles which are good to keep you updated with the latest trends and events. You can get offline as well as online versions of these magazines. Check news apps, informative Youtube channels and content heavy blogs which speak about trending topics to get a quick glimpse of current affairs.
According to Harvard Business Review, deep, broad reading habits are often a defining characteristic of the greatest business leaders. Technology makes it easier for you to read anywhere at any given time. E-reading platforms give you the option to rate books, share it with interested readers, and connect with like-minded readers. If you like independent publishing you can check out Smashwords which has various interesting genres. Research about other fun options such as Google Books, Scribd, WattPad and Open Library to make the most of your reading time. Reading traditionally is a better option if you want to keep away from electronic devices and stay disconnected from the outside world for a while. Happy reading to you all!
