Making Vocabulary Review More Engaging

I've been looking for ways to avoid burnout lately. Instead of just drilling cards, I've started using 試聴 clips from podcasts to find words in context. It's fascinating how the 順番 of a sentence can shift the nuance so subtly. Does anyone else focus on words related to their 近所 to make them feel more relevant? I'd love to hear your methods for keeping the learning process active and fresh.