7 Strategies to Stay Motivated - Even When You Don't See Progress

The English confidence journey can be hard, so how do you stay motivated, how do you keep going when you don’t see progress?
Isn’t that the million-dollar question?
After an initial boost of excitement with a new course or technique, you might get bored. Or frustrated.
Or you don’t see the progress you expected.
At that moment, you have a choice: Find the motivation to continue so you can achieve your goal or give up.
My number one goal is to help you find and keep the motivation so you get the English confidence you want.
To help you do that, I have 7 strategies to help you stay motivated, even when you don’t see progress.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Common Path
03:19 - Strategy 1
04:15 - Strategy 2
06:09 - Strategy 3
07:04 - Strategy 4
08:20 - Strategy 5
09:00 - Strategy 6
10:32 - Strategy 7
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Hi, I’m Annemarie - an English teacher whose expertise is in spoken communication, confidence-building, and fluency. Everything I do at Speak Confident English is designed to help you get the confidence you want for your life and work in English. On my KZbin channel, I share weekly lessons with strategies, skills, and resources to help you:
● Have English conversations that are fun
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● Interview and get the job you want
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● Make friends easily and start a conversation with anyone in English
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● Feel comfortable and confident with your voice in English
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[@priyankasharma5974]

Success is not bigger or smaller....Every step forward is success!!🌼🌼 Loved it.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

😊

[@professorasilvana9503]

Actualy since when I started English, in pandemic, I have been practiced all the strategys, even I didnt know about them, but since I know you, its improved my listening and I won new motivation. Thank you very much specially all the classes is free. Its amazing.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

I'm thrilled to know that my lessons are so valuable to you. Thank you for watching. 🙂

[@gooddeeds2393]

I'm thankful to you ma'am for your genuine efforts for bringing me up 🙏😇❤️💐

[@manjusharma9690]

This pandemic time is full of learning but keep us blocked...your strategies will help us to navigate with freshness.

[@soumiaelattar8550]

Hi Annemarie, in my daily routine i am trying to take one houre for me, like to improve my english skills, to read a short stories, and to wach many vidéos in english on youtube. By the way, i like your vidéos a lot. Thanks

[@laurencegandon255]

My strategy: "everyday "! Even only 10 minutes, but everyday ! I am happy with that decision. TENACITY ! Thank you so much for your advice.

[@dankajakovljevicvidakovic2979]

Hi Annemarie, you are the best teacher! Thank you a lot for your lessons🥰

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jocker505]

Hi. I'm from Indonesia. I have favorite quote since i was senior high school untill now. The quote is in bahasa: "Lebih baik mencoba untuk gagal daripada gagal untuk mencoba." Means: It's better to try to fail than to fail to try. Love your channel btw. Keep it up

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you for sharing! That is a wonderful quote + it will help to keep you moving forward.

[@lauradennis3373]

I like the reward yourself step for any success at being a confident english speaker.

[@soniaaraujo8837]

Hi Annemarie, my strategy to keep me motivated I usually write down the most important part of class, when I feel tired , I listen some podcasts about gratitude or some that a have fun, and also I appreciate to read some English quotes by Instagram. Yes, I believe that is important to celebrate our success even is big or small. Thank you my dear.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks for sharing!! Those are great tips, Sonia. I like the idea of listening to something that is fun or inspiring when you're feeling tired.

[@gyurimirk9534]

Thank you!!!

[@parisazamani1751]

One of my strategies has been following a good teacher like you to keep me motivated. Thanks for all that you are doing. 👍

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Fantastic, Parisa Zamani! Keep it up! 👏

[@ronaldcaliva5004]

As long as you have the trust of what you can do in your life you dont need to worry about what happens tomorow ,let just keep that confidence in our hearts and we will see the outcome soon

[@danielfrankell3440]

Thank you..... Keep going

[@raghavendras5737]

Great learning from yoy. Thank you so much

[@feridecavus1744]

When I think there's no progress, I look through my old notebook to see how many words and grammer rules I've learned. That makes me satisfy and motivated. I like to look optimistic.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Love that!

[@vanianardini559]

Thank you Annemarie! I'll keep this lesson as a treasure for all those tough moment of demotivation. I can go along with you!! It's essential to appreciate even the smallest progress. When I feel demotivated, I need to widen opportunities for practice and look for something different and involving. It always works! ☺😍

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're welcome, Vania Nardini! You are right to appreciate even the smallest progress. Every step forward is a success no matter how big or how small it is!

[@healthyfoodlover1124]

Lovely thank you❤

[@bijayarashmijena3552]

No pain, no gain... I always remind myself that I can do it and I have promised my papa that I will fulfil his all dream all these things keep me energized 😊😊😊

[@gatsby903]

Hi, Annmarie. I am a big fan of you. Among lots of your lessons i like this lesson the most, so i listened to it several times. Thanks a lot for encouraging English. learners

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you for watching. I'm thrilled to know you are enjoying my lessons!

[@vickibounmy3390]

Thank you for making this video , this motivates me of my daily activities 😊

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Wonderful! I'm thrilled to know my lesson is useful to you.

[@riclou1910]

Very useful! Thank you very much! Never retreat, never surrender! ; )

[@sandarasun7171]

Hi Annemarie. I watched this video just at the right time. I was falling into the loophole of wanting to be more fluent in English and getting frustrated when having a conversation with my clients that I didn't understand what they were talking about. After watching this video my anxiety was relieved quite a lot. I confront my fear and find my confidence back. Thanks for giving me the strength and motivation to continue.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hi, Sandara! Confronting your fear is a huge step in the right direction! I'm delighted to know my video gave you the motivation to do so. I wish you much continued success on your English journey!

[@vidyashankar9616]

Your lesson itself is motivating people to go on working to achieve their goals.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@indumarkandey9447]

To stay motivated i give some time to myself for introspection , for loving my self and to remember my values, existence of me in my own life. At the end i finally start to restart again. I have put some my exact ideal candidate photo on my wall, all my strategy that I made with motivated felling ..that help me what I want and how much feeling and faith i put to make that strategy.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks for sharing, Indu! I like the idea of giving yourself time for introspection and remembering your values. 😊

[@paulafelix73]

Annemarie, you are a great leader! :) Thank you!! 🤗😘🙏🍀🌷✨

[@cahirenirchavda1540]

Always loved your guidance. Thanks!

[@glauciamendoncamendonca7568]

Valuable tips!

[@janicepaje9170]

you are amazing🎉❤thank you

[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

Hi Annemarie, An interesting and informative lesson. I appreciate your efforts. It is useful to all learners. Thank you,

[@abhadavid5634]

I motivate myself by focusing on the goal or the ultimate picture (after success)

[@onlinebizjp]

Thank you. I am making a new work by myself, and 40% of it has done. I am feeling a bit tired, but I imagine the goal every time, so I enjoy the process even though I have some noise from other people.

[@Ayakashi666]

Thank you so much! This lesson’ve helped me not just with English, but with my current situation in life.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're very welcome! I'm thrilled to know that my lessons are helpful to you!

[@MZ-vi6lr]

I believe I can, because I can feel the success in me

[@lucianodomingues2290]

Superb lesson teacher, thank you very much.

[@ramonrodriguez2034]

Excellent 👌

[@sunvaj6754]

Yes, you must have hope to keep you going forward.

[@jinsashiju4291]

'Even if we are not noticing progress, do believe that progress is happening'... And that example of a seedling growing beneath the earth.. Was amazing., loved it. 😍😍 thank you Ann Marie for keeping us motivated.. 😊

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You’re so welcome, Jinsa Shiju!

[@MZ-vi6lr]

I really need to think about your great statement. Progress is happening its follows own path.

[@user-rp1nd7ml8f]

Thank You so much for your words of wisdom, There are not only Confident English but also psychological adviсe! Thank You!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're very welcome!

[@haregituyerdaw4976]

You are so helpful!!!

[@easyliferibeiro2024]

Excelentes dicas (tips). Thanks!

[@claudiakessler6724]

Anne Marie, your videos are unique and amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge not only about English but also about confidence and how to effectively communicate. It helps a lot! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind comment, Claudia! I'm so glad to know you enjoy the lessons.

[@manojgupta4599]

Really nice advice

[@carolinacastro4927]

I was needing this talk... Thanks a lot

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@khadijalakhale6603]

Thank you a lot Annemarie for this video and the strategies provided. Sometimes it is very demanding to stay motivated if we don't see any progress...for my part for example, I am looking since long-term to improve my English but i am always at same point. Recently I found your videos and I started to watch its because I am impressing about your way to communicate and to transmit information...congratulations and thank you again for your precious advices.

[@fregnesssingh7106]

thanks a million

[@maricc9051]

One of my favorites video! Thank you for each of the learning motivation tips 👏

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You are so welcome, Maria!

[@camnguyen7220]

I dont know what make me stay motivated. I just learn and learn consistent, no matters it's bad day or good day. I think English flows in my blood 😄

[@sararuizromero1590]

This video has arrived in the exact time in my life. Thank you so much. For me, the key is to look back.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

I'm SO glad to hear that, Sara! What stuck with you the most?

[@olimjonovafarangiz1714]

Wow thanks for this vedio

[@margitiabujamra]

Good morning, Motivation is internal. It's a real goal. You think about him all the time. You don't forget about him. It's not a sacrifice. It becomes an endless life project. The little I get is a party.

[@PhaulTscuheng]

At every level towards fluency, there is a period to seem stuck and still for the progress. But I don't care about this stuck situation and only just learn according to the plan. Each time maybe about after two weeks, I suddenly found that I have some improving, which give me more confidence to continue to learn.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

This is wonderful, Paul! You can always find a way to progress forward! 🙂

[@manjusharma9690]

I am amazed that you chose such a highly needed topic...as we can't discuss these things openly with everyone but these strategies will help to remove our doubts and keep us fresh and healthy thinker.Thank you for this lesson.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

I'm so glad this was helpful to you, Manju!

[@vuminhtrangtran7523]

This lesson is great. The motivation of me is that I want to good in my job

[@freethinker3435]

Thanks

[@eversonmoreira8569]

Everyday, I try to awake motivated just because I´m an optimistic person. Although it´s hard to see something real, I don´t give up

[@indrachauhan9505]

Very inspirational video.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Glad you think so!

[@CikRaoSharmizabtAbdRahman]

In my opinion, in order for me to keep myself motivated is to always stick to the daily routine and weekly schedule/agenda that I have planned ahead***

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Excellent strategies, RoaSharmiza R!

[@mallikasr87]

Thank you very much for the valueable video, you are excellent and great teacher

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You are so welcome and thank you for the kind comment!

[@mohdatif4847]

Yes my Boss I stay with you thanks I Like you

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

The stuff I do, say, even think Openly and honestly faithfully. There is no other secret in my life. My way divine timing every seven years was perfect except for one event. That's why I argue with me and loudly.

[@navenchang]

I like to connect the world, to understand different things, cultures, people through the different language, and brain construction, that made people refresh, and not stuck in an old traditiona, or a living way, via other people eyes to introspect right now our life...

[@yutubl]

I can successfully recommend listening regularly vocal english music (non instrumental) or watching movies and videos with (original) language setting=english soundtrack and/or sub titles to improve and keep english skills alive. In my 1970s middle school english lessons have been held in an "english lab" with audio tape recorder inside each students desk regularly. Grown up in the northest part of germany (Flensburg near denmark) I have a collection of english music (1970-1990 pre digital era with Compact Cassettes & Phono Records, few Compact Disc) which of course today eqals to playlists or links to the worlds biggest music & video collection (Internet).

[@munishchhabra8196]

Excellent. Thanks for making video on this topic. This effort will definitely help people to achieve goals without loosing confidence. Thank you very much.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're so welcome, Munish Chhabra!

[@Crisguay]

When I feel unmotivated, which is quite common lately, I try to do something different: listen to a new radio channel, a new KZbin channel or application ... something that adds something new to my routine, and I also read my writings, to check how vocabulary and structures have changed over time. I don't know if that is a good strategy, but it works for me. And of course listen to your channel keep me on the right track. 🤗🤗

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you for sharing, Cristina! All of those strategies are excellent, you are on the right track! I believe you will achieve what you want in English.

[@hannahbi4786]

I totally agree with you.I have been exercised for almost five years but I didn't get the good shape I wanted. Sometimes I feel really sad about it and wanna give up but I never do. I believe in myself and I think I am gonna get better someday. You are a good teacher byw. I have learned a lot from you.

[@cirilacobrana567]

I use renew and reconnect to keep me motivated and reorganize

[@naobobi]

I recently started watching your video.Your way of teaching is so meaningful. Thank you. My method of keeping motivation was to remember the last failure that I would never have liked to experience again lol,but I recognized by your video. I didn't recognized myself but I've been keeping forward by some of those ways.And I got to be confident it was correct way. One thing I'd like to know more about in your description,talking with others would make you notice more about how to improve your English. If you have a chance could you describe that point further,please? Or maybe I missed one of the video that you already created.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you so much for the comment! I'm grateful to know my lessons are helpful. Could you share a little more about the note you found in the description? Do you mean the description below the video? I'm trying to find the comment you are referring to so I can answer you question but I'm not sure which comment it is.

[@naobobi]

@@Speakconfidentenglish Thank you for responding my comment. From 11:22 is the description where I wanted to hear more about. I'm sure that is not your main point in this video and I might be misunderstanding what you are saying about. My question was that I sometimes feel difficult how to know my progress and accomplishment by having conversations with others or speaking in the community ,because I can't speak better the next day when I spoke well. I feel myself community learning is benefit for me. Having friends often gains my motivation and encourages me to keep going. But sometimes I can't see progress and satisfaction from that. To be honest, learning English with others takes a certain time and making relationships sometimes bothers me. So sometimes I lose my motivation to jump into the relationships. I'm afraid of losing speaking partners so I get off my butt and jump into conversations. If there are any ways to measure my accomplishment while I've been in a community learning, could you tell me your view of that, please?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hi Naoko, thank you SO much for clarifying your question. This really helped me. And I thought it would be best for me to share my response by video, so I recorded a video just for you. 😊 www.loom.com/share/fcd3c148027b47ff9272fd1031fe7b5a

[@alessandrodourado8407]

Motivation is the key to success in life. If you want to achieve something, motivation will help you to get there. But keep motivation up is really challenging. In my case, when I look back and realize that I've achieved some goals due to my English skills it's really rewarding. That's exactly my current motivation.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks for sharing, Alessandro! I'm glad you've got a way to stay motivated!

[@tarabasnetparajuli9922]

watching form Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@ahmedbashir5130]

Great

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Teacher, Did you see this day yesterday? Everything is unknown. What should I worry about about after 23yrs.!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@yohanneszacharias8456]

Be consistent

[@easyieltswithme1950]

This is such a boost for all especially “house wives “who are thinking to give up their dreams, just because of domestic responsibilities . I really motivated after listening this please keep inspiring, thanks a lot 🙏

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

I'm thrilled to know that my lesson has motivated you! Keep taking steps forward! I wish you much continued success on your English journey!

[@alexlumatau]

Nowadays we need motivation even to live, sometimes we don't see any progress at all in all life aspects, but like the a wise man one time said "This should shall pass away too, even been a good or a bad time."

[@juliakim6065]

THIS TOO SHALL PASS AWAY : good phrase!

[@Medatom-ly6qt]

Hi, 6. Redifinging, 7. strategy & staying motivated it's keeps me satified?! whether it's a big or small success. Thanks alot for great tips I really injoy it.

[@Langnase-vw7sj]

In the past I thought mistakes are bad but meanwhile I know making mistakes are important because we can learn from these mistakes. It helps me getting better

[@rawecacau]

Great lesson! Thank you ;) If I'm not wrong I heard you using both the words "demotivated" and "unmotivated", are they interchangeable?

[@leakomoney7727]

my plan to stay motivated is: -avoiding multitask -completing every duty that has been set for me -waking up early morning -eating frog at the first -ignoring too much plan -not to check my mobile phone when I get up -having every meal in its order

[@mohdatif4847]

Right madam Boss

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

I like to be optimistic.

[@Gabik2011]

Hi Anne-Marie my strategy is not to focus on my results but the process itself. I don't mind if I am not progressing fast. But I do mind if I skip (whatever it is). I know if I do my best and if I am consistent, the results will come. I am young and have enough time, so no rush just consistency and I will get there.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Excellent strategy, thank you for sharing!

[@golfkung2350]

I pull my life motivated from watching action movies in the same stories and that was make me to move forward.(please, audit my words.)

[@lanasonia]

I have a sort of meditation: "My World cares about me. I should make small steps towards my goal, and my World will do the other part"

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you Irina for sharing your mediation, it's lovely.

[@ranaelkadiri7071]

❤❤❤❤

[@volumev123]

Hello Annemarie! I have a question :) Could be a negative motivation? For example, if I miss classes , can I punish myself by not watching an episode of my favorite TV series?

[@tanjiro5386]

Hi can you please have the traduction in English

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

I thought about my present situation. Did you see it before? Life is not complicated. We made it complex. It took 23 years. to correct it.

[@willievelez4686]

Annemarie, you are a great professor, but I'm the problem; recently I visit my daughter in New Hampshire when a went to a store to by thing the cashier ask me in I want a recipe for the purchase and ask if a want a bag for the mercandise in that moment my mind goes blank, I can answer to the cashier, so my daughter respond for me real quickly. I panic.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

So sorry to hear this, Willie. If you fear or panic starting a conversation or being understood when speaking English, here is a lesson on practical steps to overcome those fears. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHUemOCbsiYf5I&pp=sAQA

[@ampmat]

Although I don’t see any progress, it doesn’t mean I’m not making it!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You are right! Now is the time to look for opportunities that renew or revive, the passion that you had for your particular goal!

[@fatihonge1041]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🧿

[@user-re3kj9bu8y]

You are so elegant and stylish.

[@user-gh8km1cx5w]

🇰🇼♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸

[@lindanorris3226]

🌸💅💜

[@mohammadidrees357]

Anne Marie, the success is not going in a straight line. It's like a chart line going up and down !

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

100% true!

[@josephsnisky1851]

Be negotiable especially when they try to offer 2.48 p.h.

[@farmgirl768]

How do you stay motivated when you already had many interviews and no job offer yet?

[@user-rp1nd7ml8f]

try it again, just like sport

[@sudahsalman6171]

Thanks