India, April 1 -- The instinct to learn is generally regarded as something bright and cheerful, imagined as a light-bulb moment. But in reality, it does not always feel like that. Discomfort is often labelled as something negative, a sign to step back or avoid.ALSO READ: Quote of the day by Meghan Markle: 'I've been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a Duchess...'

Actor and activist Emma Watson offered a refreshing take, suggesting that there is a lesson to be learned from it. Speaking on Jay Shetty's podcast in September 2025, she opened up about how feeling uncomfortable is not always a bad sign, and can indicate the possibility of growth.

She said, "Feeling uncomfortable sometimes is good, and we have an alarm system that goes off, ...