Joseph Addison said, "reading is a basic tool in living the good life". Hence, reading daily is a lifestyle that should be embraced and encouraged. There are so many things one can read; books, the Bible, newspapers, magazines, online content etc.

However to get the best, that is to be healthy, it is important to read only positive content. From personal habits, I can say for a fact that one of the healthiest practices you ought to indulge in daily is reading. Daily reading makes for the daily improvement of your well-being and highlighted below are the upsides of daily reading to your well-being.

1) Reduces stress                                                                                                It has been scientifically proven that reading can help to reduce stress. Studies show it minimizes stress better than listening to music or taking a walk. I recommend reading daily as it can help you wind down and ease off the pressure of the day.

2) Develops the brain and the mind                                                                     There's a saying I love, it goes like this " reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body". I love it because it's so on point. Reading daily helps to sharpen the brain at the same time, improve your memory and focus. Take Oprah Winfrey's word for it when she said reading is a way to expand her mind.

3) Promotes good mental health                                                                                           Now, for optimal well-being, mental health is essential. Reading daily can help to deal with anxiety, depression and loneliness. I know I can never feel lonely as there's just so much to explore when I read. I can certainly say that reading is therapeutic. There's this calmness I get whenever I read. For ideal mental well-being, it is vital to read daily.

4) Boosts intelligence                                                                                    This is probably the obvious benefit of daily reading. Dr Suess once said, " the more you read, the more you know..." I wouldn't have half the knowledge I did if I didn't read. You build your knowledge, vocabulary, insight and cognition when you read daily. Reading daily exposes you to new ideas which would prove useful and hey there's a quote by Emma Watson to back this up.

5) Maintains social relationships                                                  what's well-being without its social elements? Reading daily can help you socially in improving your existing relationships and developing new ones. When you read, you see things from various perspectives which helps you gain understanding. This, in turn, helps to improve your communication and rapport with others.

Apart from the above-listed ways daily reading enhances your well-being, there are statistics to show that reading daily can make you sleep better and live longer.

Reading is fun and has its perks. Incorporating reading into your daily routine comes with a lot of satisfying rewards. If you are already reading daily, that's great! If you are yet to, you can still hop on the train to an exciting and healthy lifestyle.