8 Ways to Create Your Own Inspiration

I don’t know about you, but I love overdosing on inspirational material. I seek out books, events, and blogs just like this one for my daily dose of inspiration and positivity. I’m so grateful that we live in a time that there are so many readily available outlets that promote happiness and well-being. With all this being said, I am one of those people that likes to do things my self and be a little more self-reliant. What if I could be in charge of my own inspiration and personal happiness?

Life can be grueling, day in and day out dealing with responsibilities and different challenges, we can forget that in the end, we are in charge of the life we see and create. This week I want to give you eight simple tools for creating inspiration in any given day. You don’t have to be at a retreat or somewhere peaceful to find calm and stillness. Check out these tips below to learn more:

Find your own sense of stillness. What does connecting with yourself mean to you? Make it a point everyday to sit in stillness in some way. Go inward, connect, and get a sense of your own magnificence.
Get moving. It’s great to be in stillness, but it’s also great to move your body. Many of us spend most of our days sedentary at desks or in cars. Find time to get moving! Even if it’s only five minutes, you’ll feel rejuvenated, inspired and ready to tackle whatever’s coming next for you in your day.
Find an inspiration buddy. Choose one person in your life who can be a go-to to pick you up when you might need a boost. You can think of this person (or maybe group of people) as your spiritual running buddy. Someone who has the same interests, values, and ideals that can share your path of ups and downs with you and lend an hand when needed.
Pay attention to the details. When we get bored with life, we often times have shut down and aren’t really paying attention to just how amazing life is. Seek out the magnificence in the smallest details of your day.
Use mantras and affirmations. By simply replacing your negative thoughts with more positive ones you are creating a shift. Mantras and affirmations are great tools to have in your back pocket for when you really need an inspired boost. Choose a few that you like and write them down on post-its or in your phone so you can have a go-to when you need it.
Make a gratitude list. One of the greatest ways to feel better is to remember all that you have to be thankful. Gratitude lists are so amazing in that way. Feeling blue? Put pen to paper and jot down what’s already amazing in your life at this very moment. You’ll be amazed and inspired.
Be of service. Another great way to feel great? Help someone else out! Do something nice for someone else, perform random acts of kindness, or simply just show compassion and patience. Your energy effects this world, what imprint are you leaving?
Plan something that excites your soul. I love when I can look at my calendar and see something exciting to look forward to. Even if it’s something small, plan outings, events, or trips that light you up inside. Whether it’s meeting with your spiritual running buddy or taking that vacation you’ve long desired, add some inspired excitement into your calendar.

I hope this leaves you feeling inspired for the week to come! I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you create your own inspiration!

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