[Skyman911]

@Strangeoldgal , something I did when first learning was to just kind of be with my guitar. For example, when sitting watching a show or TV, I would just sit and hold chord shapes while pressing on the strings. Not playing or strumming, just holding. Short intervals doing this during the day or evening, will help in creating finger strength, muscle memory, and help build up the fingertips. My tips really hurt when first learning. Doing this, even for a couple of minutes throughout the day really helped me. Of course, if you can pick or strum even better. It takes a while, so be patient.