I need some encouragement

[kfergos]

I don't know how long your bike commute route is, but not biking for just 1 day, every 10-14 days was helpful to me. It prevented me from becoming "bored" or feeling slightly burnt out from cycling. After all, on weekends/vacations I was cycling much longer /demanding routes.

I notice this, too, only I need at least 1 day off every 7 days or I start feeling pretty miserable on the bike. I think it's better to take time off (and not feel guilty about it -- that's key) and then really enjoy it when you ride than to ride but have it become a miserable chore.