My Life-long Learning Habits

I've always loved learning and enjoyed going through the 7 Habits of Learning. I identified best with creating your own learning toolbox. I've had personal file cabinets forever and have a tendency to file articles I like, papers I've written for other classes, formal instructions on how to do things as well as informal post it notes with instructions. I view learning as a step by step process and file information on those steps. When I need to do a new task it's easy for me to retrieve the instructions or what I need to complete a new task. Creating a learning toolbox is easy for me because I tend to be really organized.
Another habit I find easy is to teach or mentor others. I've never had a problem sharing what I know with others and really enjoy teaching. I love being able to connect with other people or learners--it just comes naturally to me.
A learning habit that I struggle with is to view problems as challenges. I tend to just view problems as obstacles that stop my progress, not as hurdles to get over. I'm hoping somday I'll be able to change my mindset while doing research. I'd love to be the type of person who could see research as a fun challenge and a way to discover new information, instead of feeling frustrated when I can't find what I want or put it together well.
Maybe I just need to develop better research habits.