Last week, I posted 12 inspirational quotes to start the New Year off right. I love finding quotes that speak to me, but it is only one way to find inspiration. There are as many different places to find something to inspire you as there are different people to inspire. Everyone needs a little inspiration in their lives, a little positive reinforcement. We all want to feel that spark that says there is something better, something to reach for. And we all need a little motivation from time to time.
Some of us are looking for an idea to write about. Maybe we need something to spark our creativity. Perhaps we want a positive example to follow in our professional field or just in life. When we are struggling, we might just need to know that someone else has gone through it and made it out the other side. We may need something to inspire us to keep moving forward. Maybe we have a dream and are afraid to follow it. We need inspiration to spur us on and take the leap.
Everyone needs to be inspired. Did you know that the other definition for inspiration is “to take a breath or inhale”? We all need to breathe. It’s what keeps us alive. And adding inspiration to our lives makes them happier and healthier.
Where will you find inspiration this year? I have found it in many places and in many forms. Here are 30 ideas to get you started.
Broaden Your Horizons
1, Try something you’ve always wanted to do.
2. Take a class or learn a new skill
3. Find a new hobby (see this post).
4. Make a bucket list.
5. Create a vision board.
Make Some Me Time
6. Start keeping a journal.
7. Get a massage, facial, or take a bubble bath.
8. Start a new healthy habit.
9. Meditate.
10. Learn to let go of things that are holding you back.
Get Outside
11. Take a walk in nature.
12. Go to the beach and put your feet in the sand.
13. Star gaze. Maybe even get a telescope and study the stars.
14. Take your kids to the park or just go and listen to the joy of kids playing.
15. Use your camera and take your own nature photos.
Find and Appreciate Beauty
16. Go to an art exhibit or museum
17. Collect something that you find beautiful and display it.
18. Look at beautiful photography online (here’s a favorite).
19. Make something beautiful for your home.
20. Plan a trip to a beautiful place and go there. Don’t forget to take photos!
Look for the Good in Others and Yourself
21. Read a biography of someone who inspires you.
22. Make a list of what you love about your partner, your parents, your kids, or your friends.
23. Keep a gratitude journal (see my gratitude challenge for ideas).
24. Volunteer in your community.
25. Support a cause that helps others achieve.
Surf the Web for Inspiration
26. Check out these TED talks about inner potential.
27. Start a Pinterest board for inspirational quotes (here’s mine).
28. Follow an inspirational blog ( I like PositivelyPresent, Escape Adulthood, and Special Books by Special Kids).
29. Be positive and uplifting on your own social media and encourage others to do likewise.
30. Search the hashtags #inspiration, #inspirational, #inspirationalstories, and #inspirationalquotes on Twitter and Instagram..
Hopefully you are now feeling a little bit inspired to add something new and positive to your day, week, month, life. I hope 2017 becomes your best year year yet, but when you struggle (we all do sometimes), look for something to inspire you. Look for something that will keep you moving forward and lift your spirit. And then share it with someone else.
Thank you for reading and please share this with someone else.
