I move my left finger up each strip as I am doing a strip scan, so that when I (inevitably) get interrupted, I can go straight back to the one I was at. Don't rush the scan, work through it methodically (bottom to top, left to right) - you will find yourself speeding up as you get more practiced.
Write as you speak and read as you listen (WAYSRAYL) should force you to look at the relevant strip.
Strips are essential in area control for spotting strategic conflicts - then use the radar to sort it out tactically.