Why do I not understand what I read sometimes?

For in-depth reading, eyes need to move in a disciplined way. Poor readers who stumble along from word to word actually tend to have lower comprehension because their mind is preoccupied with recognizing the letters and their arrangement in each word. That is a main reason they can’t remember what they read.

Why do I read and forget what I read?

Lack of revision or rehearsal. It is normal to forget most of what is learned within a few days after learning it unless it is constantly revised to keep it fresh in mind. As I earlier stated, your brain constantly reorganizes information, as new experiences come.

Why do I forget things quickly?

Forgetfulness can arise from stress, depression, lack of sleep or thyroid problems. Other causes include side effects from certain medicines, an unhealthy diet or not having enough fluids in your body (dehydration). Taking care of these underlying causes may help resolve your memory problems.

What is I’m Sorry I Haven’t a clue?

I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue is a BBC radio comedy panel game. Introduced as “the antidote to panel games”, it consists of two teams of two comedians “given silly things to do” by a chairman.

What happens when you think about something else while reading?

If you’re thinking about something else while reading something, your brain fails to actively ‘engage’ with what you are reading. (Photo Credit: Pixabay) When you think about something other than reading, your working memory is busy / overloaded with other thoughts, such as daydreaming.

Do you fully understand what you have just read?

Similarly, if you read but are not fully occupied with the book, you do not fully understand what you have just read, as the spotlight focuses on something else. The brain is constantly bombarded with so much information from the outside world that it is surprising that not more people have deadly headaches due to the flood of information.

What happens to your brain when you read something?

When you read something, your brain connects the contents of your memory in either a new or at least less frequently used way.