If you ask this question to children or students, the answer will likely be textbooks. With vast syllabuses, there is much to study regularly. Besides, parents nowadays think much in advance about their children’s growth path and careers; hence, additional assignments and reading are needed for tuition and coaching classes. So, where is the time for anything else? Their little free time is possibly consumed by scrolling endlessly on a social media platform. I am presuming children spend some time on physical activities, too.
In the fast-changing world dynamics across all fronts – political, economic, technology and environmental, the need to step out of regular lessons and remain clued into the changing scenario is critical. Here is what you can do to keep yourself abreast of the happenings without adding excessively to your existing schedules
- Scan the headlines on a newspaper – the first five pages and the business/sports page if time permits. It will make you aware of what happened on the previous day. You may choose to delve and read more based on the topic of your interest. I insist it is a physical newspaper as they share a verified version for print.
- Depending on your area of interest, pick up books that you believe will enhance your knowledge. You don’t have to fret over how much you can read in a day – you may target between two to five pages. That is sufficient.
- Follow some renowned journalists or authors (over the web) who write prolifically on your subject of interest. Quoting where you received the information from is always a good idea in every discussion or debate. Many don’t write daily. As I have seen, they write possibly once a week or a month.
Reading is a good habit. It helps you develop an attitude of craving information and learning and makes you a better listener.