Nothing Is Wrong With You

A lot of people carry a quiet sense that they’re behind — that they should understand things better than they do.

They read, listen, think carefully, and still feel unsure. Still confused. Still unsettled.

Research across psychology and cognitive science shows that confusion and uncertainty reliably increase under stress, complexity, and change — even in capable, experienced individuals.

This is not a failure of effort or intelligence. It is a predictable response of the human cognitive system.

Nothing is broken. The explanation was incomplete.