Sunday, September 14, 2014

A Quick Lesson In Speed Reading Techniques

By Emily Diaz


Most people find themselves hesitant to discover all about speed reading techniques. Some of the better speed reading applications will often give you a free trial period so you can decide if you like it. Bear in mind that this is nothing but gaining new skills, changing habits in your mind, and then applying yourself to learn how to do it. You'll need to have a consistent effort in the beginning because that's how you learn best, and then in time it needs to become second nature to you.

A lot has been discovered about reading and how people learn and what holds them back. Once you discover the ball and chain around your brain that keeps you from reading faster, then that will help free your mind and you'll make progress.

You can actually start training your self to do speed reading right after you read this article. One method that has been around for many years is using the pacing method because there are different names for it, and all you're doing is using a finger to set a pace. Move your finger along as you read, and you'll need to start out a little slowly, and you'll find a point that is challenging because it needs to be faster than you normally read. This is a perfect approach to use since it's entirely up to you as to how fast you progress. The more you do this, you'll discover that you will almost automatically avoid being distracted.

There are no software programs that will make or force you to understand what you're reading - so that is just on you to concentrate and pay attention. When you're doing casual reading, then this will just about never be an issue but it's for other things that are in the category of learning something new. Your goals here are to remain totally focused while reading, but another less tangible point is to have as many mental associations about the material as you can. The fact of the matter is that this type of comprehensive strategy for reading is something most people are too lazy to do, but not for you.

Have you ever heard that little voice in your brain as you read along? This is something that just about everyone does and it's a habit that doesn't go away. There does not seem to be any easy method for getting rid of this sub-vocalization, though. Of course you'll do this in your mind and not aloud, and it will take some getting used to. Just stay the course and you'll begin to see results and that will help to keep you motivated.

You have to give your mind a chance to learn a whole new way of absorbing information. As you learn this skill, your brain learns to function differently and this will take a little time. Speed reading is a difficult skill that takes time to learn. You'll accomplish your objectives if you're consistent about it. Another thing you can do is practice throughout your day and even while you're driving. At a certain point, you'll realize that you can read much faster than you ever thought possible.




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