This is a little embarrassing to share but it definitely helped me take my mitzvos more seriously. I would always tell myself (out loud in my head) that Hashem was proud of me when I did a mitzvah. Like encouraging a little kid. And if I didn’t want to do it I would tell myself how proud Hashem will be if I do. It is funny how we do things when we think someone is paying attention and actually cares. And I say it all the time so I am used to hearing it and I find myself actually feeling like He is there sometimes, cheering me on. Davening with a drop more feeling, being a tiny bit more patient, I know He noticed and I feel like I have someone to share my efforts and successes with. Over the years it’s made a huge difference in my connection to Him and other things.
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