by Abby Marks Beale | Feb 3, 2015 | For Professionals, For Students, Reading On-Screen, Speed Reading
I stumbled upon Beeline Reader over a year ago and find it incredibly valuable for reading documents on a screen. BeeLine Reader makes reading faster and easier by using a color gradient that guides your eyes from the end of one line to the beginning of the next. With...
by Abby Marks Beale | Dec 15, 2014 | For Professionals, For Students, Time and Stress Management
I cannot believe it’s December, already! Where did this year go?! Well, it brought me to some places I wanted it to and others I didn’t. If you’re like many I meet, you’re pulled in countless directions by work, family, friends, community...
by Abby Marks Beale | Nov 11, 2014 | Comprehension, Concentration, For Professionals, For Students, Retention, Speed Reading
When deciding what reading topic to write about, Simon and Garfunkel’s song “Feeling Groovy” burst into my mind. I love when the universe provides me with insights! Do you remember the song? Here’s the first stanza: Slow down, you move too fast...
by Abby Marks Beale | Oct 28, 2014 | Concentration, For Professionals, For Students, Speed Reading
I realize there are vegetarians who see this and may choose not to read further BUT know it’s not about “eating meat”, rather “reading meat”. Not many people eat just the bun and toppings because they aren’t very nutritive nor...
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 | 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...