| It's time to polish off those old eyes, give that old | | | | will decrease your comprehension level. |
| brain of yours a good brain-rub, and brush up on | | | | 3. Stop yourself if you realize you have any habits |
| how to be an efficient reader. These are the top | | | | such as twirling a pencil in your hands, tapping on |
| 5 tips on how to buff up those reading skills of | | | | the table, or moving your feet, hand or body. |
| yours. Take special note of these tips, and you'll | | | | Remember, you need to be 100% focused on |
| be bright and fresh as a daisy in no time. What I | | | | reading! |
| mean by that, of course, is that I can show you | | | | 4. Spend less time per fixation on the page. Every |
| how to speed read! | | | | once in a while, you may find yourself stopping to |
| | | | stare at a word while you attempt to |
| 1. Try to read more than just one word at a | | | | comprehend it. Regardless of how much this habit |
| time. See if you can read a whole block of words | | | | may seem to help you, it really does not help at |
| in one go. With some practice, you should be able | | | | all. You'll figure out the meaning easier if you just |
| to do this easily, without harming your | | | | keep reading. |
| comprehension at all. | | | | 5. Take break if you're fed up or tired. Don't |
| 2. Pay full attention to the material you're reading. | | | | force yourself to read. Reading should be fun and |
| Concentrate 100% all the time when you're | | | | engaging. It should never be boring or tiresome. |
| reading. Any distraction will slow you down, and | | | | |