On the Journey to Deepen My Bond with Islam

As-salamu alaykum! For years, I've been wanting to strengthen my connection to Islam, but it always feels just out of reach. I wasn't raised in a particularly religious home, yet I've always been aware of Allah, Islam, and the prophets. This past Ramadan, aside from fasting, I didn't engage much spiritually until the last ten days hit me-I realized I hadn't grown in faith through the month. So, I committed to praying all five daily salah consistently until Eid, but then I fell back into my old habit of stopping. Every time I start praying regularly, this happens, and I struggle with how to maintain that consistency and build a stronger relationship with Allah. Sometimes, I admit, prayer feels like a chore or a burden, which saddens me because there was a time when it felt deeply meaningful, even if I wasn't praying daily. Islam has always held a special place in my heart; I loved learning about it growing up around the faith, even as someone who didn't fully practice. But lately, I feel like that care and passion have faded. I'm really looking for advice on how to reignite that motivation and keep up with all five prayers-any tips would be greatly appreciated, insha'Allah.