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Why Is Learning Something New Difficult?

Why Is Learning Something New Difficult?

Our brain is designed to look for patterns. We keep thinking the things that we keep thinking and doing the things that we keep doing. Therefore, trying a new thought and learning a new thing can be awkward.

The only way we can instill a good habit in ourselves is by:

  • Continuously repeating the same action. This creates a pattern in our brain and leads to automaticity.

This is called rewiring our brain. 🧠

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Former Writer ✒️ Aspiring Psychiatrist 🩺 Day Dreamer Navigating Life

Inspired by the book "Winning the War In Your Mind" by Craig Groeschel

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