If you miss a few days, the hardest part isn’t technique. It’s the mental friction of “I need to do a full session to come back.”
That’s why people quit.
So use one rule:
After a break, your first session must be 2 minutes.
Not 15. Not “perfect.” Just restart.
The 2-Minute Restart (Day 1 Back)
- Play one clip once (no subtitles)
- Verify once (Japanese subtitles)
- Shadow once (out loud)
That’s it. Your habit is “alive” again.
Day 2 Back: Upgrade Only If It Feels Easy
If Day 1 felt painless, do the 7-minute compressed session the next day. If it didn’t, repeat 2 minutes again.
Day 3 Back: Return to 15 Minutes
Only return to the full session when you’re not negotiating with yourself.
This prevents the common loop: break → guilt → overwork → burnout → quit.
Next Steps (Gentle Links)
Full minute-by-minute routine + clip rules:
Shadowing Japanese in 15 Minutes a Day
Kit setup + tracker:
15-Minute Shadowing Routine Kit — How to Use It
