When I started competitive programming, I used to struggle with basic problems.
But after a few months of consistent practice, I realized some simple habits make a huge difference.

Here are 3 things that helped me:

1. Reading editorials after contests.
2. Writing my own solutions again from scratch.
3. Discussing problems with other coders.

If you’re just starting, don’t worry — every expert was once a beginner.
Keep learning, keep solving!