Hi ATCNoob,
I've taught this to my trainees in the past, and it has sometimes helped.
Each time you look at a radar return and it's strip, ask yourself some questions like those suggested below (Preferably in your head!) -
"Do I need to change the heading/can it be own nav?"
"Does it need climb/descent?"
"Do I need to co-ordinate/release it?"
"Do I still need to be working it?"
In each case the question will force you to look at the different parts of the strip (level box/callsign/heading etc) which should then become an automatic habit eventually, helping improve your scan, and helping you take in the info that is on your strip.
Adapt the questions to your environment (clearances/approach spacing/whatever)
Worth a try anyhow.
Cheers,
N
xx
"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to..."