Flights can be boring, especially long-distance ones as you have nothing much to do. When it comes to killing time there are limited options available. You can watch a movie, listen to music or read a book. This is also one of the reasons why an average movie or book seems better on a plane. When you are trapped on an aeroplane and have nothing better to do, it is best to sit back with a breezy, low-concentration book that doesn’t require much concentration.
A good read can enhance your travel experience significantly. Here’s how.
Reading relieves stress – However much you are looking forward to your vacation or visit, travelling can be stressful at times. Reading a good, interesting book can relieve stress to a great extent as the reader gets engrossed and is transported to a different fantasy world altogether. Reading engages both mind and imagination and gently coaxes the mind to take a breather from the anxiety and stress of day-to-day life. Studies have also revealed that reading for just six minutes reduces heart rate and muscle tension caused by stress.
Reading is a Productive entertainment – From science to fiction, there are several options available that not only help you pass the time but also add to your knowledge and general awareness. It is a known fact that reading improves vocabulary and communication skills too.
Reading Stimulates Brain and Improves Focus – Reading stimulates the prefrontal cortex, the area that affects concentration, of our brain. Spending time with a good book prepares your brain to concentrate, and observe the world around you on a deeper level.
Flights are usually associated with uncomfortable seats, crying infants, angry passengers and of course occasional turbulence that reminds you of all the prayers you earned in school. Between all these vexations, you need something to distract you from all these and what better way to utilize this time than to read the book that you’ve been longing to read but couldn’t take out time otherwise? So, the next time you board a flight, don’t forget to carry your paperback or Kindle with you.
