 Before I begin to read, the first question I ask myself is, what's my reading environment like? I know I read best in absolute silence, but some of my friends prefer a little bit of background noise. I personally also have to put my phone on airplane mode so I don't get distracted. Next I ask myself, how many pages do I have, and how much time do I have to read them? I have to be honest with myself about my attention span. I mean, I wish I could read for two hours straight, but I know that after 30 minutes I gradually stop comprehending what I read. Though it is true that the more I read, the more my reading stamina increases. Currently I plan a break every 30 minutes or so, during which I go on a short walk or eat a snack. And when it's time to continue reading, I close my eyes and take three deep breaths to get back into the zone. Doing a little bit of planning before beginning my reading session has a huge impact on my reading efficiency.