by Abby Marks Beale | Oct 15, 2013 | For Students, Speed Reading
Think about the role reading played in your life as you were growing up. Did someone read to you? Were there a lot of books in your home? Did you go to the library often? Why is it that some of us gravitate toward reading as either a learning or pleasure activity...
by Abby Marks Beale | Sep 27, 2013 | Comprehension, Speed Reading
When it comes to your reading pile, are you a stacker (have one big pile), spreader (have many piles) or stasher (hide your piles)? These days, you may have physical piles AND electronic piles! Whatever your answer, you STILL have a reading pile! What to do with...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jul 15, 2013 | Speed Reading
Aren’t you caught up with your reading, YET?? If you are still seeing your reading piles as too tall, then grab a quick idea here to help you conquer your reading workload. Roadblock #3: I get easily distracted when I read. Distractions are a dime a dozen these...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jul 12, 2013 | For Students
As many of you know, my son Jonathan graduated high school a few weeks ago. (Yes, he’s the one in the photo with arms raised!) It was an incredibly proud moment! That evening, Jon attended our town-wide Project Graduation event, an all-night substance free party...
by Abby Marks Beale | Jul 1, 2013 | Speed Reading
When was the last time you felt “caught up” with your reading? If its been a long time – or never – imagine what it would be like to have that feeling. This is the first of a short series of tips which will look at some common roadblocks and...