12 Sources of great inspiration

Inspiration can most times be fickle, coming and going without rhyme or reason, without routine or consistency, and sometimes disappearing for months on end. But who says we have to wait for it to come? We can actually live an inspired life every single day just by changing our attitude and starting to see things from another point of view. Truth is, in every little thing around us, in every event, person and emotion, there is beauty, meaning, and a story behind it. And if we ignore our prejudices and let go of judging and comparing, we can find a source of inspiration in almost anything.

Here are 12 great sources of daily inspiration:

1. Nature

Start going for a walk more often, just to breathe deeply and look around. You will see nature’s beauty, you will feel more alive and connected to it, and eventually you will be inspired.

2. Music

One song can create so many emotions, memories and feelings. Choose songs that make you more energetic, ready to do something with your life and motivate you. That’s when music is used as a source of inspiration.

3. Going for a run

Going jogging has something magical in it. The only thing you need to do is overcome procrastination and laziness, put on your running shoes and just go out. It feels like all the stress, negativism and pressure in my body was gone. Somehow you feel free, contented and relieved.

4. Travel

When you travel, you expand your horizons, become open-minded, see different and unusual things, feel in a way you have never felt before, see amazing places and world’s phenomena, meet interesting people and learn about their cultures.

5. Acts of kindness

You can’t really feel the benefits of giving, sharing and being kind to others, if you have not done it. This means giving without expecting anything in return, giving with the goal of showing compassion, doing something for others and helping them. Once you see how you change their lives and become the reason for their smile, once you see the hope back in their eyes, you will feel inspired to keep doing that.

6. Children

One of the best sources of inspiration is spending some time with a child, listening to what she has to say, feeling her innocence and honesty, seeing how she laughs and is happy for no actual reason. Children are always curious and eager to learn something new and interesting, this might just make you realize how we have lost the child in us and will, of course, make you reconsider your values. You would think twice before you take life for granted and spend another day in worries, fears and complaints.

7. New skills

To keep being inspired, never stop acquiring new skills. It doesn’t really matter whether you’ll master them or not, it’s all about the journey and finding yourself throughout it. Learn new languages, learn how to cook, practice new sports, improve your computer skills, etc.

8. Quotes

You can best believe that reading quotes can be a great source of inspiration. There is so much wisdom in the words of the most successful people in the history and of today.

9. Morning routines

Get up early, have a healthy breakfast, plan your day, have some time for yourself to write or read in silence. That’s a beautiful morning routine that can kickstart your day and make you a positive, energetic and motivated person.

10. Videos

Watching inspirational videos online has a huge effect on our levels of motivation. I suggest you watch TED talks of your choice and let the innovative ideas of creative people be your inspiration.

11. Books

An inspiring book telling a beautiful story of someone’s ups and downs in life, a great person’s biography, a poem, or just tips on personal development, can give you the momentum you need to realize certain things about your life and take some serious decisions.

12. Positive people

Try to surround yourself with those who are always positive, who have energy that inspires. And ignore the ones who are constantly complaining, negative and in a bad mood.