C.J. Braden • 4 Minute Read
How To Reduce Stress While Learning Something New
In life, we all have to make sure that we are improving ourselves and making the most of our potential. We only get a select few years on this planet, so we have to make sure we all do what we love and do it to the best of our ability. It's very easy to sit around and not do things that will make ourselves a lot more enhanced.
If we are in a comfort zone and have been trapped for so many years, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to get out of it. The fact of the matter is that we should do whatever we can to improve productivity and pick up skills whenever we can.
The idea of doing this, however, can be quite daunting - especially if we haven't been the most productive for quite a while. The truth is that we can all improve on ourselves without going above and beyond. We often think about the idea of it being a grueling and tedious affair, but we can all do things to make ourselves more improved without doing anything overly strenuous.
The stress that comes with trying to learn new things and trying to improve can often put a lot of people off. Here are just a few ways you can regularly and frequently pick up new abilities without too much hassle.
1- Keep Yourself Energized Every Single Day
Study in groups to feel more energetic and enthused
You cannot expect to become a better version of yourself if you are not feeding your brain and giving yourself the best advantage. So many people out there do not get enough energy throughout the day. They also do not get enough rest throughout the day, too. It's not just the body that needs to be energized in order to have a good and productive day, of course.
You have to keep yourself energized in so many different ways if you want to enhance your life. Eating all of the right foods on staying hydrated matters so much as it will help out with all kinds of different tasks. Whether it's a case of picking up a new idea or becoming physically more adept, you have to make sure that you have the energy to do so.
2- Read New Articles On The Topic When They Are Published
Reduce stress by learning about new topics
When it comes to new pieces of knowledge and new skills in almost any facet of life, that will be new updates seemingly every week. It's up to you to either ignore this kind of content or take it in whenever you have free time. If you ignore it, somebody else will pick it up and run with it.
For instance, if you want to become more adept in terms of your computer knowledge, you can take a look at a particular article that will compare Ventura to Monterey and tell you all of the benefits of both.
If you want to become more physically adept, you could look up different ways and techniques when lifting or running, for example.
3- Know That Mistakes And Errors Are Okay
Learning together can prevent errors
In this world, we are almost conditioned to believe that mistakes and failures are things to be humiliated by. The fact is that we need to make mistakes in order to improve, otherwise we will just stay where we are forever. Of course, we want to limit the number of mistakes we make because the idea is to slowly improve over time.
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Just know that mistakes and errors are okay, however, because it shows that somebody is actually trying. If you want to learn new skills, you have to go through these kinds of tedious periods. The greatest minds and the greatest athletes in the world, for instance, all went through these times in order to get to where they are today.
4- Work Together With People Who Are Skilled Or Knowledgeable In The Field
Working with someone who is knowledgeable in a field in helpful in learning
Who you spend time with in this life will say a lot about how things go for you. If you spend time with people who are lazy and negative about most things, that is likely how your life will pan out, too. If you spend time with people who are going to be good for your future and good for your mentality, that would only be a good thing.
When it comes to learning new things and becoming a better version of yourself, you have to be around people that share this kind of mentality because anything other than this would likely turn toxic.
5- Learn To Discipline Yourself
Think outside the box when it comes to learning something new
So many of us in this world are stuck in a comfort zone that we just cannot get out of. If you could learn self-discipline, you really can't do anything in this world. The things around us that make us feel comfortable are responsible for us not getting what we want and not really maximizing our potential.
If you can cut out small temptations and impulses, then there's no reason why you cannot get right to the top of your game in whatever field you choose.
6- Think About Things In The Long Term
Getting frustrated in learning can be a part of the process
It's very easy to get frustrated when things don't go your way. The chances are that you will think about how much of a struggle it is and how you are progressing quickly. If you think about the bigger picture and see it in the long term, however, you'll likely be a lot more secure with how things are going. You'll realize that it's all part of the process and things don't just land on your lap right away.
7- Study Things In A Way That Makes You Comfortable
Learning in a group setting can be helpful
Don't just study or learn new things in ways that make other people comfortable. It's not all about them at all times. You have to make sure that you are learning in a way that allows your brain to function properly. Other people might like to use certain methods, but that might not be the perfect way for you to understand ideas.
8- Understand That There’s No Secret Formula To Knowledge And Ability
Thinking about learning in a different way can motivate you
At the end of the day, there is no special way of becoming good at something. You have to simply practice over and over again and continue these repetitions until the thoughts are fully in your mind or the skills are part of you. The moment you realize this is the moment you’ll become more confident and have the entire world in your palm.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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