# 35 - The Importance of Reading Regularly

<p>We all know that the more you exercise your body, the better you feel.</p> <p>Well, your brain is just the same. Reading engages a number of different areas in our brains, helping us to build and strengthen our mental muscles.</p> <p>In this week's episode, Grace and Shannon go over 8 specific benefits of reading regularly, revealing the reality that it improves memory, reduces stress, enhances empathy, and even prevents cognitive decline.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/resources/the-importance-of-reading-books-8-advantages-of-reading-regularly'>Read the article that inspired this episode on the blog at BlueSummitSupplies.com.</a></p> <p>Connect with Blue Summit Supplies for more helpful professional development content on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bluesummitsupplies/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/bluesummitsupplies'>Facebook</a>, and <a href='https://twitter.com/bluesummitsupp'>Twitter</a>.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/standard-office-procedures-podcast'>Listen to all episodes of the Standard Office Procedures podcast</a> and reach out to us to be featured on the podcast or offer feedback by emailing <a href='mailto:grace@franklincreativesolutions.com'>grace@franklincreativesolutions.com</a></p>