I've just started the core learning program in the past week or so and feel really good about what i've learned. My one major obstacle is that darn F Major chord. Is it just a matter of time and getting my fingers more flexible and stronger to play this chord more easily or is there some trick to getting all of the strings fretted for this chord. C chord isn't much different and I do fine with it, it seems that when I have to put the pad of my index finger down it makes it very difficult for me to get the other strings fretted. Any words of wisdom?

Thanks
Nick