Iris Reading - Part 4

Four Ways Reading Impacts You to Become a Better Person

While skimming through your Facebook feed or tweets is fun, nothing beats the power of a good book. Reading every day is a healthy activity to practice. Even reading a newspaper article or an article from a magazine is good for you and your brain. There are many reasons why you should practice reading every […]

How Reading Aloud to Kids at Any Age Makes a Difference

Having a child read a book on their own is the end goal for any teacher or parent. Reading aloud is a building block to help a child get there. It may seem contradictory. You want them to be able to identify letters and words, so how does this benefit them if they aren’t looking at […]

Four Reasons Why You Should Read Before Bed

What makes for a good night sleep? Is it a relaxing cup of tea? Or perhaps listening to music is something that helps you drift into your dream world? Actually, based on a study from the University of Sussex, they found that reading before bed worked the best. A solid seven to nine hours of […]

Creative and Fun Ways to Increase and Strengthen Your Vocabulary Daily

How many times have you found yourself with writer’s block because you can’t think of the right word to use? You’re not alone! It happens to the best of writers. Vocabulary is your best friend when it comes to diversifying your writing. Learning new vocabulary requires a good memory, and if you’re someone who has […]

Jeff Bezos

Productivity Lessons from Jeff Bezos That Will Change the Way You Work

 Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is not shy about sharing productivity lessons that have helped him with his successes. How many times have you looked back on the day and wonder what you could have done to achieve more of your goals or maximize your time? It’s scary to hear Time Magazine report that the average CEO works […]