Ralph Waldo EmersonThat which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed, but our power to do so is increased.
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If you are doing something that is not working for you, it will feel like an uphill battle, but if you keep trying, the struggle will get easier. This idea is based on the principle of habituation. Putting in the effort to form a good habit will make it easier to perform the desired action. If you continue to practice a new dance move or play a musical instrument until it becomes second nature, you won’t feel like you are struggling as much.
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