Potential Learning Challenges

Along our journey of learning there will be times when things could get difficult, when we just can’t seem to make sense of the material we are studying, or when we simply become overwhelmed with the amount of information we are ingesting into our biological computer processor. The first step to dealing with these types of challenges is to simply recognize that they exist and that they might shake us up a little if we are not prepared for the consequences. Once you have mentally prepared yourself for the worst case scenarios, you can then move onto the final step which is working through them in a logical step-by-step fashion. Here 3 potential scenarios you could encounter, and a few suggestions on how to deal with them:

Lack of Motivation

We can all suffer from a lack of motivation at one time or another throughout the learning process. Lack of motivation can be triggered through simple things as not getting enough rest, lack of adequate nutrition, not setting inspiring goals, talking to yourself in a pessimistic manner, or even through not having the full support of your peers. In fact a lack of motivation could also come from any number of factors that haven’t been listed here.
The most important thing to do when you sense that you are lacking motivation is to determine the source that is triggering this feeling. Check to see if it is coming from internal factors within you, or if it is coming from external factors within your environment. Once you have identified the source, work creatively to either alter your perspective of the situation or physically do something that will suffocate the trigger mechanism.

Overwhelmed by Fear

Whenever you feel that taste of fear starting to overwhelm you, you must at that very moment understand that fear only comes to those who live in uncertainty. If you are uncertain about something in the future, than you will likely be either fearful or excited about it. If you are afraid, than the only way to counter these feelings of fear is to collect a greater array of resources and information that will allay your fears. The more knowledge you have about something you fear, the greater courage and confidence you will muster to move through this crippling emotion.

Making Mistakes

Mistakes are simply a part of life. As a human race we have achieved technological success in today’s day and age as a result of the mistakes that we have made in the past few thousand years. Be open to the idea that you will make mistakes, and when they do occur immediately focus in on suitable solutions that will keep you moving forward beyond you current experience. If you do this consistently, you will find that your momentum will tend to accelerate as you hike deeper along your journey of learning.

Final Thoughts

By sticking with these general guidelines you will set yourself on track towards accelerating your learning potential in many surprising ways. As a final thought, keep in mind that the journey of learning is never over, and that the methods you use to accelerate your learning should always be changing and adapting with the content your are studying and with the person you are becoming.  I hope you enjoyed this post, and if you have any further thoughts, ideas, reflections or suggestions about this topic, than please feel free to comment below.

Silvia De La Rosa Girón*