I was a better Muslim when I was younger and I have slipped. I want to return to what I used to be. Anyone else like this?

I picked up prayer when I was 14, and I went from only praying Jumu'ah to praying my five daily prayers and Fajr on time.

Honestly it was easier to commit to because I lived in an Arabic country and there was always a Mosque around the corner.

At 16, my family and I moved to Canada. It was hard to catch the prayers on time, but I did the best I can. I even prayed in secluded places outside during lunch so that I didn't miss a prayer.

From 14 to 18 I kept the practice and never missed a prayer. In addition, I read the Qur'an and memorized from Surah Al-Mudathir to An-Nas. I would also fast Mondays and Thursdays on many occasions.

Then something happened at 19, I don't know how to describe it. I was in my Second Year of University and I felt depressed for a whole host of reasons, mostly feeling alienated.

Anyhow, end result is that my prayer habit sort of went away. Not blaming anyone but myself for this, but it has has happened and even now at 22 I haven't gotten back my habit of five daily prayers.

I don't know how something that seemed very natural to me just four years ago just slipped away. My faith in Allah didn't change or anything, but I guess my discipline has wavered.

I have become a more successful person in this Dunya over my years, but it really doesn't mean anything if im forsaking my Akhirah.

Regardless, I really want to get back to praying five times a day again. Every day I miss prayers is a day I am not fulfilling my obligations as a Muslim. Has anyone been in this situation? Any advice on how to get my habit back again?

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