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Reader’s thoughts: How mindful reading can improve the mind

Reader’s thoughts: How mindful reading can improve the mind

by Liseli Thomas | May 31, 2023 | Mind, ReadForYourMind Campaign

BLOT asked our most mindful readers over on Reddit if they had ever tried mindful reading, and what, in their opinion, was the best way to improve their mind, body and soul through reading- here’s what they had to say! Don’t forget to check out...
Escaping into fiction: The therapeutic power of listening to stories

Escaping into fiction: The therapeutic power of listening to stories

by Arthur Barratt | May 30, 2023 | Mind, ReadForYourMind Campaign

Storytelling is as old as mankind itself. Long before the Sumerians were writing down The Epic of Gilgamesh on their clay tablets 4,000 years ago, people have been gathering round the fire to tell long-forgotten tales. These stories helped us to understand the world...
Reader’s recommendations: Books that depict men’s mental health well

Reader’s recommendations: Books that depict men’s mental health well

by Liseli Thomas | May 29, 2023 | Library, Mind

BLOT asked our male readers over on Reddit what books they thought best depicted men’s mental health – here’s what they had to say! And don’t forget to check out BLOT’s #ReadForYourMind campaign over on Instagram. 1. The Body Keeps the...

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