Learn to break down and manipulate different parts of your image.
Learn to break down and manipulate different parts of your image. How are blacks different from shadows? How are highlights different from whites? If I want more definition in my image should I use sharpening, clarity, dehaze, something else?  Understanding basic photo editing principles will open up new ideas. They may even shift your perspective and give you an aha moment. Does that take some effort? Sure it does; and it's well worth it.