Looking for inspiration? Here’s a few tricks

Inspiration is something we all need to get away from our monotonous lifestyles.

We are living in a world of growing creativity, innovation and ingenuity. Therefore, inspiration is a must-have for anyone looking forward to leaving their mark.

So really, what is inspiration?

It’s the driving force that motivates us to give our best effort towards any project. Inspiration can apply to any task, regardless of your form of creativity.

And why is this important? From leadership to artistry, inspiration drives us to novelty, helping us crush the barriers of the ordinary and our limitations.

Here are a few tips on how to get inspired.

Go outdoors

Going outdoors not only chases away the blues but stimulates the brain to function better.

A tour at a museum, art gallery, or botanical garden or even trying out an active sports like hiking and swimming helps discover new inspirations. Going into nature away from our mundane environments infused with electronics, can certainly help us connect with ourselves.

A breath of fresh air is just what you need to boost your inspiration.

Hands-on activities

A shortcut to finding inspiration through creativity lies in your hands. Things like DIYs, painting, pottery, origami or wood crafting can easily assist you on your journey to be inspired. Engaging in hands-on activities encourages dedication and determination to complete your creation.

These will help you discover novel inspirations.

Motivation by others

At times, the mere existence of an inspiring person is all you need for a flare up in inspiration. They don’t say “an inspirational person spreads inspiration everywhere” for nothing. It is in our human nature to be influenced by those we see as inspiring. This could be someone at home, such as your parents, a sibling or a public figures, like Nelson Mandela.

Still can’t find someone inspiring? Worry not and go online. Websites like TED Talks, Creativity Portal and Lifehack are out there for those looking for inspiration.

Stop pondering, get moving!

We tend to easily get lost in the ‘ifs’ and ‘how’s when it comes to initiating our endeavours. To find your inspiration you have to stop pondering about what could occur before, throughout and after and just get started.

Find your way through it, and you might find yourself inspired as you move forward.

Meditation

Mediation has a huge set of benefits, some of which would be improving patience, self-awareness, focus and even reducing negative emotions. So take at least 10 minutes per day to mediate and you’d be surprised by its benefits.

A good understanding of yourself is exactly what you need to build on and find your inspiration.

Spend time with loved ones

If none of the above tricks work for you, here’s something that might certainly work!

Spend time with the people you love. Forget all your problems and sincerely communicate with them. Inspiration comes from happiness, and happiness lies in spending time with your loved ones. So surround yourself with your loved ones and let them help you find your inspiration.