How to stay motivated?

The holidays are just around the corner – keep your career goals in sight even during the break? International speaker and growth coach Monika Cālīte offers a powerful perspective:

“How do you stay motivated? It’s the question I hear most often, but the answer isn’t that simple. True motivation comes from clarity about your ‘WHY’ – why you’re doing something and where it will lead you. Instead of focusing on actions like ‘waking up at 5 a.m.,’ focus on the identity you’re building: what kind of person do you want to become? When your actions align with the best version of yourself, motivation stops being a struggle. You start asking, ‘What would the best version of me do?’ – and there’s no stronger motivation than that!”

Motivation becomes natural when you’re clear about where you’re headed and why it matters to you. Rest, recharge, and use this holiday time to reconnect with the bigger picture, and let your “WHY” guide you toward the person you want to become.

The program is implemented by “STARTcentrum” (Sweden) and the association “Impact Hub” (Latvia). The project is financed by the Interreg Central Baltic Sea Region Program 2021-2027. Project no. CB0500280.