Refining Japanese listening through small daily habits

I've been reflecting on the best 方向 for my listening practice lately. Beyond just passive immersion, I find that focus ‘grows’ (育つ) most when I analyze specific word choices in natural speech. For instance, listening to podcasts about folklore and identifying how an 鬼 is described helps me pick up on subtle emotional shifts. Does anyone else use specific themes or mini-routines to sharpen their advanced comprehension