20 Incredibly Simple Swaps That Will Change Your LIfe

16. Swap Facebook For An Actual Book

Another great and easy swap can be to put down your computer or tablet or phone, and trade in your scouring of Facebook for stories for actually sitting down and reading some proper ones. Sitting down and reading can give you some great beneficial effects - reading can help expand your mental faculties and can help lower stress during irascible times (maybe avoid anything by George RR Martin or Stephen King if this is the case). Reading can even help you sleep better if you choose to read rather than web-surf before bed, thanks to weaning yourself from the screen's blue light that tricks your brain into staying awake for longer. There are tons of benefits to trading in an hour of Facebook and social media time for sitting down with a good book, or magazine, or whatever you choose to read, and if you're realising you haven't picked up a book in a while, here's a great chance to start.
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