Gauge Your Attitude
Let's take an attitude check. Mentally fill in the blank of the following statement:
I am a(n) ________________________ reader.
Is your reading attitude changing?
Start Your Engines: Pull Down Center
The pacer Pull Down Center works best on narrower-columned material. Choose a page in a
magazine, newspaper, or material from your read later pile that's printed in two or more columns per
page. Make sure to place it on a flat surface, not balanced upright in your hands. Pick either your right
or left index finger and place it in the center of the paragraph under the first line of text. Start reading
on the line above your finger. Pull your index finger down the page like a window shade. Pull it as
slowly or as quickly as your eyes read each line from side to side. Try stopping your eyes only two to
three times per line, seeing more at a glance. Remember to use key words, phrases, or key phrases to
help you speed up. As you get more accustomed to the method, try moving it a little faster.
Pit Stop: Tip of the Day
It is no secret that your ability to efficiently read and learn is easier when you are well rested,
relaxed and feeling well. By taking care of yourself and your body's basic needs, you will find the
information in this book even more effective. Here are a few health reminders:
Find a way to get enough sleep.
Research says the average adult needs between eight and nine
hours of sleep a night. If you routinely get under seven hours, you may be compromising your ability
to read and learn.
Add movement into your day.
By moving, you circulate and oxygenate the blood, making your
brain more alert and ready to receive information. Use the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator,
park your car farthest from the store's entrance, or if you have a dog walk it at least twice a day. If you
have always wanted to get into an exercise routine, here's another justification for doing so. If you use
an exercise bike, prop reading material on a stand and read while you move.
Eat brain food.
If you are reading to learn and remember, eat foods rich with protein such as
cheese or chicken. You can also add vegetables or salad. Avoid sleepy foods such as breads, pretzels,
and pasta.
Reduce stress.
Though some stress is good, too many experience more stress than is healthy. It is
hard to read with good comprehension when you and your body are feeling overwhelmed. You may
find some relief by prioritizing what's important to you. To combat the stress bug: Get plenty of sleep,
learn deep breathing exercises, and take time to appreciate what you have, not what you wish you
had.
Get to know your own personal sleep requirements, exercise needs, food reactions, and stress
levels. Only you can set your reading machine up for success.
You are now halfway through your ten-day trial. Day 6 focuses on an important flag — the
caution flag. There are many ways to interpret what is read, and Day 6 clarifies how to read with
caution.
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