Focus Tips
Rereading the Same Line
Stop your eyes from drifting over text without comprehension.
The Problem
You read a paragraph, reach the end, and realize you understood nothing. You read it again. And again. The words go in and out, and an hour later you have "read" five pages with zero retention, growing more frustrated and tired.
Strategies to Overcome It
- 1Use a finger or pen to track each line and slow your eye movement.
- 2Summarize after every paragraph in one sentence before moving on.
- 3Switch to audio or read aloud if your eyes keep glazing.
- 4Take a 2-minute break every 20 minutes to reset attention.
- 5Read in a place free of background noise and screens.
Your 2-Minute Action
Put a pen under the line you are reading and move it as you go. After the paragraph, say its main point out loud. Comprehension jumps immediately.