​Setting aside 30-45 minutes a day in a quiet environment free of distractions to read a book is a great way to unplug from our ever increasing pace of life and recharge your batteries. A recent article by Jeanne Whalen which appeared in The Wall Street Journal noted that cultivating such a habit brings with it a number of additional benefits as well. People who set aside regular time to read said it, “…improves their ability to concentrate, reduces stress levels and deepens their ability to think, listen and empathize.” In addition to all this, there’s the sheer pleasure that goes along with being absorbed by a good book. I started doing this several years ago and I can’t believe the positive difference it has made in my life.

If you would like to read Ms. Whalen’s entire article, here’s the link.