By Bridget Conron
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With the constant buzz of the digital world surrounding us, it is a rare privilege to sit back and relax with a good book. Reading is a highly beneficial hobby, as it improves overall mental health, enhances sleep quality, and reduces stress among a variety of other benefits. For a college student amidst a rigorous academic schedule, sitting down with a book may seem less desirable. However, with the right choice of literature, you can become an avid reader.
A genre that college students may particularly be drawn to is self-help and personal development. College is a confusing time in one’s life, full of emotionally charged firsts and the perplexing transition into adulthood. Self-help books allow readers to reduce stress levels, set personal goals, generate a more motivated mindset, and feel a strong sense of empowerment. How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart by Meggan Roxanne is a 257-page read that focuses on self-love and acceptance while addressing the maintenance of relationships, friendships, well-being, and personal goals. Save Me an Orange, a 114-page book of poetry, highlights the trials and tribulations of growing up, as well as the importance of hope, positivity, and self-acceptance. Dolly Alderton’s bestselling memoir, Everything I Know About Love, is a 315-page personal reflection on the author’s life from childhood to her early thirties. Alderton emphasizes the importance of female friendship and companionship while detailing the lessons she has learned throughout her various romantic relationships and career opportunities. She transports readers into her life, assuring them they are not alone in the bewildering world of early adulthood.
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