Inspiration is what drives creativity, innovation and progress of all types. Inspired people design a better mousetrap, create iconic works of art and lead businesses that radically transform marketplaces. One of the best ways to keep making consistent progress is to keep the fires of inspiration stoked. There are a lot of ways to accomplish this. Start with the following five tips.
1. Use inspirational quotes.
We tend to accept and mirror back the qualities, ideas, and traits that we see around us every day. That being the case, sometimes all it takes to stay inspired is to expose ourselves to a few inspiring words on a daily basis.
2. Make a list of your reasons.
Reaching a big goal can take a long time and a lot of effort. It’s no wonder that we sometimes feel like we may simply be making life a lot harder for ourselves. Often, the harder we have to work at reaching a big goal, the easier it is for us to lose sight of reasons why we adopted the goal, to begin with.
3. Let others inspire and lead you.
Sometimes, we humans make things more difficult than they need to be. For example, you can struggle through a process or goal on your own, refusing all help or you can learn from those who have gone before you.
4. Select a physical representation.
You can use a small, meaningful object to help remind you of the importance of your project or goal. You can use any object of art or decoration, or a piece of jewelry if you prefer, as long as it visually represents for you some aspect of your intention. If you can create one, even better.
5. Exercise, meditate and play.
Stress is an inspiration-killer, and one of the best defenses is a complete change of pace, both physically and mentally. Let yourself wander, both mind and body. For example, even a simple daily walk provides physical exercise and allows your brain to decompress and de-stress.
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