Maintaining Momentum

When Motivation Wanes

Remember Your Why: - Write a letter to yourself about why you started - List what French has already given you - Imagine future you thanking current you - Connect with your original inspiration - Share your journey with others

Strategies for Difficult Days: - Lower the bar, not the habit (1 minute counts!) - Return to favorite content - Focus on enjoyment, not improvement - Take a rest, not a quit - Celebrate showing up

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

The Plateau: - Normal part of learning - Brain consolidating knowledge - Try new types of content - Challenge yourself differently - Trust the process

The Comparison Trap: - Your journey is unique - Progress isn't linear - Everyone struggles sometimes - Focus on your own growth - Celebrate others without comparing

Perfectionism: - Communication > Perfection - Mistakes = Learning opportunities - Native speakers make errors too - Your accent is part of your identity - Progress > Perfection