10000% agree with what Laura said above! Methods is no easy subject, but with enough effort, perseverance, and also
smart studying strategies you can do just as well, and in fact even better than someone who was born with maths genes littered in their DNA.
a) Are these myths? YES THEY ARE. This sounds horribly cliched, but your mindset is what's ultimately holding you back, not your abilities. Yes, there are people who seem more natural with maths and STEM subjects overall, but unless they work hard their gifts can only get them so far.
b) I'd say first thing first is to
stop repeating to yourself that you're not naturally good at maths. Say it enough times and you'd end up trapped in that mindset. Next, shut out opinions that aren't going to help you improve with maths. If you spend time with people who despise maths to the core, you aren't gonna get any better. Instead, talk to people who like math and listen to what they have to say.
c) Duuuude! C'mon, let's stop with the 'I'm not naturally gifted at maths' thing.
I totally get you. I never thought of myself as a maths person, English / humanities / arts is where my heart lie. But you have to have some faith in yourself!
Again, yes some people are naturally gifted at maths but their natural gifts can only get them so far, and it's not gonna get them a raw 40 in methods if they don't work hard to develop their gifts.
d) There's someone in my class who uses Maths Quest as a pillow. I aspire to be like him.