As the world moves away from paper and ink to the internet and mobile devices, the ability to read well and absorb information not only does not lose value but is even more important. With the internet growing more and more, the amount of material to be read grows with equal speed. So, if you are going to read a lot of material, it is essential that you learn how to absorb what you read quickly and efficiently.
Steps
Step 1. Read when you are attentive And concentrated.
Your mind is able to focus better at certain times of the day, and being able to focus is an important aspect of absorbing information. Read when your mind is focused.
Step 2. Relax and make yourself comfortable
If you are in a hurry to finish reading, you will not be able to give it due attention. The details will enter your head but will not be memorized. When you want to keep what you are reading, make sure you give it enough time.
Step 3. Separate the important details from the trivial ones
Unless you are reading a very dense article, chances are you will find several superficial words and phrases that are not very important. Scroll through the book and focus on the parts that are interesting or important.
Step 4. Take a break from time to time to absorb what you have read
Instead of reading the article from start to finish, pause periodically to rethink what you just read. In particular, you should stop and think after reading an important passage that you want to keep. When you think about it, you actually absorb the information twice, and help store it in your memory.
Step 5. Take notes as you read
When you're reading an article, taking notes may seem like a strange thing to do. But writing information uses another part of the brain than reading, which means reinforcing concepts a second time. This is a tremendous help in absorbing and memorizing.
Step 6. Points out the material you are reading.
As you read, use short sentences to emphasize the author's reasoning. It is similar to note taking, as it involves a separate part of your brain and makes you an active reader. Underlining helps you understand better, which will lead to better assimilation.
Step 7. Reread and revise after your first reading
By reading the material a second time, you will know exactly what to expect and what to focus on. Spend more time on areas you don't understand and skip the ones you fully understand. By reading it a second time, you will be able to absorb the information and have a better chance of being able to keep it.
