003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?

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Apr 6, 2015

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INSIGHT

Think Long Term, Not Short Sprints

Treat language learning as a multi-year project rather than a short sprint.
One bad week is negligible when your timeframe spans years.

INSIGHT

Unrealistic Expectations Cause 'Falling Behind'

'Falling behind' often stems from unrealistic expectations or comparisons.
Clarifying expectations prevents unnecessary negative self-talk and demotivation.

ADVICE

Be Kinder In Your Self-Talk

Stop punishing yourself for missed study and adopt kinder self-talk.
Being kind reduces pressure and frees mental energy for learning.

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In today’s episode we feature a question from Adam: “How can I get back on the horse and keep myself motivated after a bad week of learning?”

In this episode:

What does it mean to “fall behind” in your language learning?
Are your expectations realistic?
Does it matter if you don’t study for a week?
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kind to yourself
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kinder to yourself.
You can’t control how much you learn
Learning is not linear
Why taking a break can be a good thing

Some specific tactics for staying motivated:

Make sure you have a schedule and routine
Do something different, add some variety to your routine

Today’s quote:

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”

– Winston Churchill

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