when I read I often drift off the subject unconsciously by being distracted? any advice?

Question

Any reading advice

Answer 1

Use your finger to underline the words you are reading. You will read faster and be more focussed. You may also try a bookmark to slide underneath sentences you are reading.

Answer 2

I do the same thing, and I was just diagnosed with ADHD. You can try alot of different coping mechanisms, like reading aloud, or reading for a set number of minutes (3), but you should probably contact a doctor to determine if you need therapy or medication. You can try taking an ADHD self-test online, too, and do some reading to see if what ADHD is described as is something that sounds familiar to you.

Answer 3

perhaps you suffer from one or more disorders that make consentration difficult or an attention deficit disorder.
never hurts to check it out;i would suggest seeing a Dr.
good luck!!
a good diet and not skipping meals may also help;if you are fidgety try cutting back on caffeine.
also,you may want to check the side effects of any medicine you take.
reading is great and a necessity;keep looking for a solution.you will be glad in the end!!!

Answer 4

I do the same, then I look back and realize I scanned my eyes over half a page and have no idea what it was about. It might sound silly, but reading to yourself quietly (if you are alone!) makes you stay focused because you hear it and see it at the same time. Much harder to wander off.

Answer 5

happens to me all the time. if im not into a subject ill just wander off . just tell yourself that your wandering off and try and focus in the material. eventually, itll become a habit and you should have no problems

Answer 6

start by reading something you enjoy, and read slowly, if it's a story, it's actually good to imagine and drift off. that's it's purpose. read just before bedtime. if its for school, read after a nap. :-)

Answer 7

try reading outloud or just mouth the words so that your a little more focused when reading and every so often stop and thenk about what you just read and see if you remember the things youve read.

Answer 8

This is pretty common for alot of people, maybe to pick a time when you're more awake and alert?

Answer 9

I have the same exact problem, and its is a form of A.D.D my cure was to watch the movies lol

Answer 10

1...find a more interesting book to your pleasures
2...sometimes you can catch yourself early and yeah
3...slap yourself