A: I've just started studying English by writing a few lines in English every day. B: That's good. Just try tostick with it. A: I'll try, butthe odds are low. I've never gotten into the habit of writing daily.
--- A: When did you take up writing in English?
A: And you'vekept it upall these years? B: Well, in the 35 years since, the routine has changed. ButI haven't lost thewritinghabit. A: How much time do you devote to write? B: Only about a few minutes a day. But once in a while, I write in English for more than one hour. ---- A: I've alwaysdropped outof writing programs within a month or two. How do you keep it up? B: The most effective way is to be flexible. People tend to take an all-or -nothing approach. But that's often counterproductive.
B: Never mind if you miss a day or two. Don't be compulsive. And don't try to make it up. A: You've got a point. ---- B: At times, I've gone a week or more without studying English. Except for writing a few lines in English. A: (surprised) You write in English every day? Once you get into the habit, it's a cinch. ---- サボっても気にしないで、続けることですね。 さて、サボった分を取り返そうとしないで、今日から・・・