Avoiding Regression - Speed Reading

Regression is another bad habit that prevents you from increasing your reading speed. Regression is like “two step forward, one step backward”. Avoiding regression will improve your reading speed and comprehension. While reading, we frequently go back to previous words. This habit slows down our reading speed. We must eliminate regression from our reading process.

You can use a pointer to guide your eyes and avoid regression. Pick a pen, pencil or anything like that, and move it along the words you are reading.  Always move the pointer in the forward direction and try to focus on words pointed by it. Continuously Increase the speed of pointer. 

Another thing important in eliminating regression is complete focus. If you are in the now (Not thinking about the future or past), and completely focused on what you are reading, you will not feel the need to look back. So do not multitask, eliminate all distractions. Choose your reading place wisely. Practice reading in the manner described in this page for a while and it will become a habit soon.