7 Ways to Get Inspired by Karyn J. Johnson

Sometimes you have to make sure your inspirational cup is filled to the brim before you can be an inspiration to and for others around you. Being inspired is a different look from person to person. What may inspire some may not inspire others but here is a list to get you started and to get your inspirational wheels turning!

1. Read Inspiring Material - This can be something as simple as reading inspirational quotes or something a little more involved like a book or the bible. Lifing your mental spirits is a great way to get you on a positive track.

2. Get Out of the House - Take a moment to get out of the house (or your office) and take a walk, breathe in some fresh air and interact with the world. Sometimes we miss wonderful opportunities because once in the house behind the four walls, that is where we stay until we have to leave out again.

3. Notice the Little Things - In your everyday routine there is something small that is inspiring. Maybe you never noticed the wild flowers growing in a hidden spot near your home. Have you stopped to watch the squirrels running from tree to tree in your backyard? Sometimes it's the little things that count.

4. Savor the Moment - No matter what you are doing take just a few minutes to soak in that moment. If you are with friends and family take time to really listen to them talk and laugh. Hug just a few seconds longer to really feel the love. Make those moments special so when you think back on them later in life, they really mean something.

5. Work on Being a Better You - If you are conscious about being healthy, exercising or doing whatever makes you a better you, you will feel and see the difference in your overall being. If you have reached your health goals then try to improve another way. Sign up to take a class or learn something that will make you a more valuable employee.

6. Sing/Dance - Let a great beat of your favorite song kick in and go for it! Dance like you're going for the gold and sing like you're trying to win first place on the television show, The Voice. Lyrics of a song can inspire you to do great things!

7. Keep Company with Positive People - We have to pay attention to who we allow in our inner circle. If there is someone in your life who plays the role of a Debbie or Dougie Downer, then it is time to replace them with more positive friends. You deserve people who are going to be a positive, inspirational force in your life.

Continue to search for the moments that inspire you and with a positive mindset and attitude, you will be on your way to inspiring others as well.

"We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better." J.K. Rowling

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