{"id":914,"date":"2025-09-27T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idarto.com\/?p=914"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:45:07","slug":"isa-and-regular-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idarto.com\/en\/isa-un-regulara-prakse\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a short and regular practice is more effective than a longer practice once a week"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the fastest way to learn a new skill?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An intriguing aspect of learning is the power of repetition over duration. Although it may not be obvious, short and regular practice is usually more effective than long and infrequent sessions. For example, a 5-minute breathing practice done daily is more effective than a one-hour breathing session per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the learning process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It would be great if learning a new skill could happen at the first rehearsal. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Most skills take time to become habitual, and repetition is the key element in introducing a new skill. This is how our brains work - recent findings on neuroplasticity increasingly confirm that our brain's ability to form new connecting structures becomes more robust through repetition, resulting in improved performance or the development of a new skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also important to remember that relaxation plays an equally important role in learning a new skill. Short and regular breaks are known to significantly improve the learning of a new skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of short daily practice sessions compared to longer weekly sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyday practice can be thought of as the daily care of something important. The benefits of daily practice are clear. Short and frequent sessions build:<\/p>\n\n\n\n