How do you maintain motivation when working on long term projects?

By keeping the end goal in mind and working towards it everyday.

Making small daily goals to complete larger tasks. Even if it is just to get only a section of a page with workflows complete, you will feel accomplished and can do the same thing the next day. Small wins keeps up the motivation!

Break tasks into small wins and switch things up to keep it fresh!

I try to remember why I started in the first place. That usually get me moving again. Haha.

Setting up realistic KPIs on the way to help keep tracking of the project development. It is great to chunk long term projects into smaller steps to keep your motivation up and running.

Roadmapping! I love tracking my efforts and results they've given. So basically it's like: "What have I achieved past two months and how can I ensure that next 2 months are more productive?" This keeps me going. At least, for now :)

I break the big project into small goals. Celebrating little wins helps a lot! Also, I remind myself why I started and what the end result will look like. When it gets tough, I take short breaks or switch to another task to stay fresh. Finding a buddy to check in with also keeps me accountable.

I break the project into smaller goals, celebrating little victories along the way. It helps to keep a visual progress tracker too. I also switch up my work environment sometimes, like working from a café or park. Most importantly, I remind myself why I started and what the end goal means to me – that’s the best fuel!

I break the project into smaller goals, celebrating little wins along the way. It’s also helpful to change things up when I feel stuck—maybe work in a new coffee shop or chat with friends for fresh ideas. Remembering why I started and visualizing the end result keeps me going too!

having a strong *WHY* is fundamental when committing to a long-term project. It serves as your anchor, giving you the clarity and emotional drive needed to stay the course. When the journey gets tough or progress feels slow, revisiting your core reason for starting can reignite your passion and help you push through challenges. Your *WHY* should answer questions like: What impact do I want this project to have? How does this align with my personal values or goals? Who will benefit from the completion of this work, and why does that matter to me? When your motivation wanes, reconnecting with this deeper purpose can be the spark that keeps you moving forward.

I feel like going back to why you started in the first place is a good way to remind yourself why you are doing that thing.

Challenging the why; when we become demotivated we either forget why we started in the first place or our why has actually changed

Breaking larger tasks into smaller daily goals can lead to steady progress and sustained motivation. For instance, focusing on completing just one section of a workflow each day creates a sense of achievement. These small wins build momentum, making it easier to maintain consistency and tackle the next step with confidence

keep switching up the tech stack, maybe have different branches one for openapi another grpc...REST.. it never gets boring

Little wins add up and make the journey way more fun!