I’ve Been Practicing a new Skill for Months but Still Feel Like i’m not Making Progress. why Does Improvement Feel so Slow and Frustrating?

Dear friend, I hear the disappointment in your voice, and I want you to know that what you’re feeling is completely normal. Learning plateaus are actually a natural part of the growth process – they’re like your brain’s way of consolidating all you’ve learned before making the next leap forward. Remember, even bamboo trees spend years growing roots underground before their spectacular growth spurt. The effort you’re putting in now is building invisible foundations. Try shifting your focus from the destination to celebrating small daily wins. Maybe keep a learning journal to track subtle improvements you might be overlooking. And please be kind to yourself – growth isn’t linear, and every master was once a beginner who persisted through these exact feelings. You’ve got this!