Struggling with consistency and motivation in learning: How do you stay on track?

Question

Hi everyone, what are the difficulties in maintaining consistency or discipline in reading a book, learning a new language, or learning new things? For me, it's about keeping track of my progress. Sometimes, I lose the motivation to continue and need a way to track it. Do you feel the same way?

Udaya Sri · Accepted Answer

Yes, I do feel the same way. For me, adding a little bit of entertainment to what I was doing helped me stay engaged and not get bored with the activity. Learning a new language? Play music or watch a movie in that language. Flipping through a book? Think of it like a movie and go through the scenes again in your head. It can be difficult to learn new things, but we can make it less difficult by incorporating something we love and enjoy.

Answer

By tracking progress and staying motivated

Muhammad Saiful · Answer

@udaya_sri Aha, okay, got it. Thanks!

Muhammad Saiful · Answer

@udaya_sri thanks, I'll give it a shot. By the way, I was wondering if you note your daily learning activities. Do you make some notes on paper or use any other tool to track your progress?

Udaya Sri · Answer

@ipuldev I don't particularly note my progress, but I do maintain a to do list with everything I need to get done each day and a daily journal where I write about my feelings and the things I've learned so far.

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One way to stay motivated is by setting small, achievable goals and rewarding yourself when you reach them. Tracking your progress visually, like with a chart or calendar, can also help you stay accountable and see how far you've come.

Muhammad Saiful · Answer

@udaya_sri Aha, okay, got it. Thanks!

Struggling with consistency and motivation in learning: How do you stay on track?

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