My Life Started to Change in Just 3 Days of Praying

Assalamu alaikum everyone, I became Muslim a couple of years ago, but honestly, I wasn't praying all five salah consistently like I should have. I'd do it sometimes, but not regularly. I felt bad about it because I was still doing other stuff like fasting in Ramadan and giving charity. A big part of it was being scared my parents might notice and also just plain laziness sometimes. I know you can't make deals with Allah, but three days ago, I made a sincere dua and promised I would start praying properly this week if He granted me something I really needed. SubhanAllah, He did. I thought, 'Now I have to follow through,' even though I was worried about my parents finding out. I'd read online how salah brings mental peace and a connection with Allah, but I always thought people were just saying things. Well, after just three days, wallahi, I feel different. The sense of calm I have is something I can't even explain properly. I feel more focused and my deen feels stronger. I'm so grateful I gave this a real try. I'm sharing this because maybe there's someone else who reverted or is struggling with salah. Just try it for three days. Anyone can manage that, and you have nothing to lose. I promise it's worth it-I feel like a different person already and I'm committed to keeping it up. Here’s what helped me: First, learn what you're saying in your own language. I memorized the Arabic by watching tutorials, but when I understood the meaning of every word, it made the prayer so much more meaningful. Second, try to see salah as your personal time to talk to Allah, not just an obligation. Something that helped: during the last sajdah, after saying 'Subhana Rabbi al-Ala,' I keep my head down and just speak to Him. I make dua, thank Him, ask for forgiveness-just have a conversation. I know it might sound odd if you don’t pray, but after I finish, I feel refreshed and blessed. Lastly, if you’re worried about praying in secret, like I was with my parents, make sincere dua for ease. For example, I used a water bottle in my room for wudu for Fajr so no one would hear. Ask Allah for help in your situation. Even as I write this, I missed Fajr today, and I immediately felt guilty and noticed my morning was off. So even if you’re inconsistent, just start-one prayer at a time. TL;DR: If you're not praying, please give it a try. It honestly can change your life.