How to stop translating your TL in your head?

Whenever I read long texts or listen to audios in my TL, I automatically translate whatever I am hearing to English. Even when I speak with friends I do it, and because of this, it takes more time for me to respond. It is not the case that I don’t understand the words or context in my TL, it’s just a habit. I really want to improve this (thinking in my TL during conversation), but I’m not sure whether it’s just a matter of time/practice, or if there is anything else I can do? What has worked for you?

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