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How to train your brain to do hard things, according to science

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How to train your brain to do hard things, according to science
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09/12/2025 10:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Challenges bring out the best in us. We get to test our knowledge, intelligence, the ability to handle pressure, and how we manage our feelings. Also, moments of hesitation, self-doubt, and avoidance are inevitable. Responsibilities, deadlines, and competing priorities can easily sap motivation, leaving even the most capable of us feeling stuck.

But here’s the good news: overcoming a challenge and doing hard things is not just about talent or intelligence. Leaders, innovators, and behavioral experts have devised several techniques that allow anyone to focus, take on difficult tasks, and get things done. In this gallery, we list out some strategies that will help you override your instinct to avoid tasks, challenging or mundane, and enjoy the process. Curious? Click on to know more.

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