One of the toughest things I've found about learning language is persisting through the rough spots, where you would rather just give up.
In fact, learning a language and getting in shape seem to be kind of similar. At first, you have all adrenaline of a new adventure pushing you forward - but after few weeks, the work is not nearly as exciting as it was, and the results haven't really shown up yet.
As with exercise, you can get a personal trainer - but for most of us, spending big $$$ on a trainer for a year or two while we get ourselves in shape is not feasible. I've heard it said that if you can last 6 weeks with a new routine, you can make it part of your permanent schedule.
I guess it comes down to self-discipline, and staying focused on what you want to achieve. I just passed the hump of 6 weeks, and it did get hard to stay focused. But I kept telling myself - "If you can make it one year, and you have some fluency, I'm taking you to Spain!"
Maybe a little reward every so often, or a big one when you hit your goal will be motivating?
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