{"id":8421,"date":"2023-04-30T10:42:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T10:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=8421"},"modified":"2023-05-04T14:19:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:19:32","slug":"reading-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/reading-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Goals Reinvented: 9 Crucial Considerations to Ignite Your Passion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reading is a powerful tool for personal growth, and setting reading goals is the key to unlocking its full potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by endless sources of information and lose sight of the transformative power that books can have on our lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will guide you through the process of setting effective reading goals, curating a purposeful reading list, and building a supportive reading community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Psychological Benefits of Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not realize it, but the act of reading is like a magic potion for your brain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/a> from the University of Sussex found that reading reduces stress levels by up to 68%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With every turn of the page, your worries melt away, leaving you feeling calm and relaxed. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that bibliotherapy can help address various mental health issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study<\/a> published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that self-help bibliotherapy could be a low-cost, accessible alternative for treating mild to moderate depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine unlocking the door to better mental health with just a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Setting Effective Reading Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One historical figure who was a master of setting such goals<\/a> was none other than Benjamin Franklin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This founding father and polymath was known for his voracious appetite for reading and his commitment to self-improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Franklin even developed a thirteen-week plan to improve his character, with each week focusing on a specific virtue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By setting clear and achievable goals, Franklin became one of the most accomplished thinkers and inventors of his time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see how what lessons we can learn from this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establishing SMART Reading Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready to level up your reading game? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the SMART criteria<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n