| Not everyone has the leisure of reading the whole | | | | Sometimes, we waste time by shifting in our seat |
| day. Sometimes, you only have a few hours to | | | | every so often. Long-time readers already know |
| finish one or two books. If you're one of those | | | | what their favorite reading position is. It's different |
| people, then you need to learn speed reading tips | | | | for everybody. Some like to read with their back |
| to help you get more done in a shorter amount | | | | straight. Others like to read stomach down on the |
| of time. | | | | bed. You'll have to discover which position is best |
| You might be wondering just what these tips are | | | | for you. I would suggest sitting down on a |
| and how effective they can be when it comes to | | | | comfortable chair and propping your book on a |
| actually comprehending the text. Well, wonder no | | | | desk. |
| more. The following speed reading tips will not | | | | Speed Reading Tip # 3: Get Rid of Distractions. |
| only help you read faster, they will also ensure | | | | If you want to increase your reading speed, you |
| your full understanding of what the text is all | | | | need to find a place where you won't be easily |
| about. | | | | distracted. Why do you think libraries have |
| Speed Reading Tip # 1: Skim The Text First. | | | | "silence" signs all over? That said, you won't be |
| One very popular and effective tip is skimming | | | | able to read as fast as you really can when |
| the whole page or text. Giving the text a once | | | | you're in the living room and your little brother is |
| over gives you more or less an idea of what the | | | | there watching cartoons. Notice how many times |
| writer is talking about. Sometimes, it helps to | | | | you end up reading one line over and over again. |
| understand the main idea first before delving into | | | | Find a good spot. Perhaps in your private room |
| the details. This way, you won't have to reread a | | | | where you can have all the peace and quiet you |
| sentence twice over, just because you didn't get | | | | need. Speed reading tips are often overlooked by |
| it the first time. Try reading the last sentence of | | | | both students and professionals alike. However, |
| the material as well. This helps you get to the | | | | once you realize just how much you can get |
| writer's main point without wasting precious time, | | | | done in a considerably shorter amount of time, |
| Speed Reading Tip # 2: Get Comfortable When | | | | you'll be applying these tips every chance you get. |
| Reading. | | | | |