Debbie Crouch
Oct 14, 20212 min
Welcome to “Reading for Wellness” where we aim to share the beauty of reading and the secrets of how this can support your health and wellbeing.
I am joined by a good friend and fellow creative writer Suzy Dansby as we bounce ideas off each other to create our blogs for “Reading for Wellness”
The knowledge you gain from reading also gives you lots to talk about with others.
Benefits of Reading
A great way to relax and unwind.
Provides a safe space and way to explore your emotions.
Helps to develops stronger vocabulary.
Provides enjoyment and pleasure
Ability to increase your attention span
Escapism into another world
Feeling like your living the characters experience absorbed in the moment.
Fabulous way to support your health and wellbeing
According to research reading is understood to be a better way to reduce stress than both listening to music or going for a walk and could reduce stress levels by up to 68%.
Social reading activities like book clubs online and in person can promote wellbeing, combat isolation and bring people together in supportive communities.
All Aboard the ship of friends! - Friends Ship!!
A collaboration between two friends and bloggers “Not so Grim Up North”
and “Creative Wellness”
As well as being a valued member of the Team for Creative Wellness Journey Suzy also has her own blog and facebook groups.
https://www.creativewellnessjourney.co.uk/not-so-grim-up-north
"I love finding new coffee and tea rooms. I'm passionate about promoting small businesses and handmade crafts. I love anything antique, vintage and quirky. We have so much to celebrate up North and I hope to share that with you!" Suzy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/188502465806081
Meet up and discuss books, dramas on TV, drink coffee and tea.
Swap books and support local charities.
Or just recommend good books on here!
- Suzy
Co produced by Not so Grim Up North & Creative Wellness
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