Environmental factors to consider when reading. Factor number one. Time. Are you more alert in the morning or in the afternoon? How long are you able to read before you begin to lose concentration. Factor number two. Place. Does the library help you focus? Is the city bus the best place to crack open your textbook? Factor number three. Circumstances. Should you turn off the Wi-Fi to avoid watching YouTube videos while you read? Do you need Facebook Messenger so that you can ask your classmantes questions as you read? Warning. If something’s not working, take notice, and switch it up!