By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Reading and goal setting are two topics that nibble on my 2023 New Year’s plans. I weave both to include fiction and nonfiction books. Goodreads encourages its members to expand their minds by issuing a challenge. I’ve accepted their reading challenge for years.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of accepting a reading challenge?
Advantages of a Reading Challenge
- Build concentration.
- Create creativity and imagination skills
- Develop a means of entertainment.
- Educate the reader on a variety of books and topics.
- Encourage healthy competition, either singularly or with others.
- Encourage involvement in a book club.
- Explore new genres.
- Explore a new hobby.
- Improve job performance.
- Improve relaxation and lessen stress.
- Increase productivity in work and play.
- Increase the reader’s vocabulary and interest.
- Inspire the reader to improve communication skills.
- Inspire creativity.
- Introduce ourselves to new writers.
- Learn a new task.
- Learn how others live and thrive in different cultures.
- Learn to value solo projects.
- Make friends with other readers.
- Pleases writers!
- Read new books by favorite writers.
- Set and maintain goals.
Disadvantages of a Reading Challenge
I couldn’t find any reason not to read, but some people might say:
- Could damage eyesight. (So will watching TV or using electronic devices.)
- Discourages social interaction. (I disagree. Readers have more to contribute to conversations.)
- Requires money. (Libraries don’t cost a thing.)
- Takes time. (Even doing nothing requires time.)
What about you? How do you feel about a reading challenge? What is your reading goal for 2023?
