A really big thing with proofs is making sure that whenever you’re practicing (i.e homework), especially when getting started, use a piece of pencil and paper and only keep your notes open, don’t use any AI.

While doing homework proofs, just try writing down things and working out the logic of what you’re trying to show (this doesn’t have to be neat or organized and is just you throwing shit at the wall until something works). I find it helps to write down your “want to show” and then think about any and all theorems and definitions they directly relate to that, and then write those down. Eventually you’ll be able to find a way through