The conditions under which I can do my best active reading

First, I need a quiet environment. This is the most important. I feel it really hard for me to read or study in noisy surroundings,particularly when I read a foreign article. I cannot concentrate my energies when some one is talking loudly around me.

Second, I can understand better if I clear up my mind before reading. I will miss some points if I am considering other things when I read. If I still cannot concentrate on my reading, I will read it out loud.

Third, I always like to underline some key words or take some notes in margins. This helps to remember what I am reading. 

Finally, rereading is helpful to get more information and understanding. At this moment, I also find underlining and notes are useful. And I will use dictionary at the second or third time reading to remove the gaps. Sometimes I do not understand somewhere at first, but after second reading I will get it.

Review for three public blog

1. http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/how-to-sleep-less-and-stay-healthy/

In this post, the author wrote about how to sleepless and stay healthy. He pointed that not only the sleeping time, but also the sleeping quality are very important. He gave some suggestions to sleep well. For instance, do not eat before sleep, do not keep light on during sleep; keep the air clean, and so on. This way, sleeping time can be reduced and we will save a lot of time to work.

2. http://freelanceswitch.com/freelancing-essentials/8-essential-strategies-to-saying-no/

The title is “Essential Strategies to Saying ‘No’”. I also believe that it is important to get the ability to refuse others and not make them angry. The author gave many ways to refuse other. For instance, try to not refuse their requests firmly and then find some reasons to explain your unavailability.

3. http://www.stevepavlina.com/articles/triple-your-personal-productivity.htm

The author suggested some ways to raise personal productivity.Firstly, make a detailed schedule.Secondly, analyze your results of carrying out your plan.Thirdly, calculate your efficiency ratio.Fourthly, force an increase in efficiency.Finally, gradually increase your working time.