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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”861172″ el_id=”texte-article”]You\u2019ve been wanting to learn to play a new instrument or to use new software for a new job since the year began. You\u2019re trying, but it\u2019s not a resounding success. You tell yourself it might be too late to learn new skills or master new technologies. Think again! You do have everything you need to keep learning!<\/p>\n

Our brain constantly changes, adapts and evolves based on what we\u2019re learning, our environment and what we do. Your brain\u2019s malleability is possible thanks to something called neuroplasticity.<\/strong> These changes alter how our neurons communicate with each other throughout our lives. This communication, activated by processes, affects memory and supports learning. Each time neurons activate and communicate with each other, their connection strengthens. Our new experiences, whether it\u2019s at work or in a language class, multiply the links between our neurons and let us learn throughout our lives. At Novaconcept, continuous learning lets us help our clients reach their goals by creating training programs adapted to their needs.<\/p>\n

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Neuroplasticity and Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neuroplasticity is an ability that highlights the capacity to improve and learn. Let\u2019s use a concrete example to understand the concept of neuroplasticity better.<\/p>\n

Imagine that you just arrived in a new city. You need to drive to the grocery store. The first time you leave your home (point A) to go to the grocery store (point B), you keep your eyes glued to your GPS. The next time, taking your eyes off your phone is easier. After a while, you feel more comfortable, and you almost know the route by heart. It becomes automatic for you, meaning neuron A and neuron B talk to each other just as easily as you make the journey from point A to point B. One day, though, you\u2019re going to the grocery store, and the street you usually take is closed. You\u2019re surprised and decide to take a new way there. You need to focus and find a new path to the grocery store. A new connection between neurons A and B is born!<\/p>\n

\"\"As you can see in this image, practice is key to keeping the route in your head while paying attention to everything around you. This also applies to your learning! The more you practice, the more your neurons talk to each other. They strengthen each other and make learning easier. On the other hand, if you\u2019re learning something new, you neurons will need to work harder to communicate. Moreover, if you stop practicing, little by little, the communication slowly breaks down and disappears from your memory.<\/p>\n

Lack of sleep, anxiety and lack of motivation are barriers to new connections between neurons. When these barriers stack up, we find ourselves in cognitive overload. These factors can make your learning more difficult.<\/p>\n

How can you avoid cognitive overload and optimize your learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever tried to read a book while listening to the radio? It\u2019s pretty hard! This is because working memory has a limited capacity. As soon as you reach this limit, your brain stops learning. We call that cognitive overload. Even though there are factors that we can\u2019t control when we\u2019re in a learning situation, there are still things we can do to reduce our cognitive load:<\/p>\n