Coach Mikk Pärnaste: long-term success doesn't depend on motivation, but on habits

According to coach Mikk Pärnaste, motivation is inevitably fluctuating, and true consistency in sports and an active lifestyle stems from deliberately cultivated habits and clear goals. More and more people are seeking ways to build a more active lifestyle, but Pärnaste warns that long-term success is impossible if relying on motivation alone.

Coach Mikk Pärnaste is convinced that the secret to long-term success lies not in motivation, but in deliberately cultivated habits. "If discipline is built on motivation alone, you won't last long," he says, referring to the fact that an approach relying solely on emotions and enthusiasm is destined for a short life.

According to Pärnaste, motivation is something that inevitably fluctuates for everyone; it is a natural part of human psychology. The question is not how to keep motivation high, but how to create systems and habits that work even when enthusiasm wanes.

More and more Estonians are seeking ways to build a more active lifestyle. The role of trainers has changed in this regard; in addition to drawing up training plans, they help people understand the behavioural patterns and psychology that support lasting change.