{"id":28202,"date":"2020-09-15T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/benefits-reading-bed-drew-jonathan-scott-68413"},"modified":"2022-07-13T10:56:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T14:56:50","slug":"benefits-reading-bed-drew-jonathan-scott-68413","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/benefits-reading-bed-drew-jonathan-scott-68413","title":{"rendered":"The Joy & Benefits of Reading Before Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drew & Jonathan Scott, hosts of HGTV\u2019s Property Brothers tell their story<\/h2>\n

\"DrewHas technology has turned us into commitment phobes? We scan, skim, browse, our eyes ping-ponging from update to update, barely digesting what we\u2019re seeing. But what if putting down our phones and picking up a good book could help us get a good night\u2019s sleep?<\/p>\n

According to a 2019 sleep survey<\/a>, more than 50% of respondents who regularly read in bed (or right before bed) said that reading books at night helps them relax, increases their focus and improves their sleep. What\u2019s more 70% of readers boast they live life to the fullest compared to 58% of non-readers. \u00a0Dr. Breus, the Sleep Doctor<\/a>, agrees and reports that people who read before bed tend earn more annually than non-readers, make better dietary choices and engage in healthy recreational activities more regularly. Sounds good to us but where do we start?<\/p>\n

We caught up with Drew and Jonathan Scott, HGTV\u2019s Property Brothers and founders of Scott Living<\/a>, to talk to them about their lifelong joy of reading, where it started and how it\u2019s an important part of their lives, whether they\u2019re home or traveling, working or relaxing.<\/p>\n

Drew & Jonathan Scott\u2019s current reading list<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s something magical about celebrities sharing their book picks. Look at the success of celebrity book clubs, such as Reese Witherspoon\u2019s Hello Sunshine<\/a> and Oprah\u2019s Book Club<\/a>. Call us kooky but knowing what others are reading makes us feel closer to them, as if you have something in common now. And if we ever get the chance to meet our favorite celebrities in real life, we\u2019ll have a built-in conversation starter. Sweet, right?<\/p>\n

So, Drew & Jonathan, what\u2019s on your current reading list? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan<\/strong>: \u201cWe both usually have a few books going at the same time. I\u2019m digging into Greg McKeown\u2019s Essentialism (Drew and his wife Linda recently interviewed Greg and his wife Anna on the At Home with Linda and Drew Scott<\/a> podcast) and Thomas Hager\u2019s The Alchemy of Air. When we\u2019re traveling, audiobooks are indispensable!\u201d<\/p>\n

Drew<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019ve been enjoying The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, and Drawdown by Paul Hawken. I like to balance thinking about new challenges with lessons from those who have overcome adversity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The joy of reading began in childhood for Drew & Jonathan<\/h2>\n

Reading to children comes with a healthy host of benefits \u2013 for both the adult and child. Besides promoting a sense of security and closeness, reading to children encourages language acquisition and literacy skills. And the earlier you begin, the earlier the brain is stimulated to begin puzzling through the nuances of language and social skills they\u2019ll need their whole lives. Want to learn more? Visit all4kids.org<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n

Tell us about your favorite books from your growing up years, Drew & Jonathan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drew<\/strong>: Oh, The Places You\u2019ll Go\u00a0by Dr. Seuss is a lifelong favorite. I also loved The Fire Station by Robert Munsch, which was fun to read as a kid for my imagination, and now is just plain funny to read as an adult.<\/p>\n

Jonathan<\/strong>: Mom always tried to put us to sleep with the rhythms of Goodnight Moon\u00a0by Margaret Wise Brown, which only worked on Drew. I was too busy trying to find new stuff on every page!<\/p>\n

Moving from avid readers to writers<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no denying that to be a writer, you have to be a reader first. According to Stephen King, \u201cIf you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. There\u2019s no way around these two things that I\u2019m aware of, no shortcut\u2026 If you don\u2019t have the time to read, you don\u2019t have the time or the tools to write.\u201d And J.K. Rowling agrees, \u201cYou can\u2019t be a good writer without being a devoted reader.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BUILDER-BROS-BOOK-tour-reading-aloud\"Drew & Jonathan Scott are the others of several bestselling books, including their <\/strong>Builder Brothers series<\/strong><\/a>. We asked them about their inspiration for these sweet books\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan<\/strong>: We\u2019re constantly reminded of how valuable family time truly is, now more than ever. When we were kids, reading and storytelling was a fundamental part of our household: It inspired us to dream and interact with other kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n

Drew<\/strong>: It was important for us to write books that encouraged that interaction through curiosity and innovation, through a message of adventure and even a little healthy competition!<\/p>\n

\"BuilderAccording to Drew & Jonathan, what happened after the Builder Brothers books were published has been just as rewarding. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Drew<\/strong>: We wrote the Builder Brothers books<\/a> after seeing how many times kids would recognize us on the street. We figured their parents might know who we are, but it turns out we had an additional audience the whole time!<\/p>\n

Jonathan<\/strong>: We\u2019ve heard teachers and parents say these are some of the first books they\u2019ve seen kids relate to, mainly because there\u2019s a project in the back that kids can do with adult supervision. The ability to be hands-on matters a lot to us, and we\u2019re so glad to see kids responding positively.<\/p>\n

Want to bring the Builder Brother projects home to your kids? Check out the projects the brothers have posted online: Builder Brother Projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What to keep up with the brothers? Subscribe to their new lifestyle magazine : Reveal Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n