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Unlearn

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Active EffortPlay
Unlearning requires a conscious effort to change existing habits or ways of thinking. SlideI had to actively unlearn typing with two fingers to improve my speed.
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Emotional UndertonePlay
Unlearning can involve emotions, as it sometimes means letting go of familiar practices. SlideIt was hard to unlearn my childhood fears of the dark.
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Continuous ProcessPlay
Unlearning is not instantaneous; it can be a gradual process requiring practice. SlideEach day, I try to unlearn my habit of procrastination.