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Inspiration can be found all around us, we just have to take the time to stop, look, and appreciate ““ be present and in the moment. There are many different sources you may utilise in order to gain inspiration.Â
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Books
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Autobiographies, biographies, poems, tips on personal development, and self-care books encourage reflection and readers can resonate with them.
- “ËœCreativity, Inc.’ by Ed Catmull
- “ËœHow to Be a Bawse’ by Lilly Singh
- “ËœThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ by Mark Manson
- “ËœBig Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert
- “ËœGrit’ by Angela Duckworth
- “ËœTools of Titans’ by Tim Ferriss
- “ËœYou Are a Badass at Making Money’ by Jen Sincero
- “ËœYear of Yes’ by Shonda Rimes
- “ËœGirl Wash Your Face’ by Rachel Hollis
- “ËœScar Tissue’ by Larry Sloman
- “ËœSteve Jobs’ by Walter Isaacson
Documentaries
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Documentaries are not only entertaining but also inspirational as they feature messages to lift your spirits and add positivity to your life. Netflix is a gold mine of informative documentaries that will feed your mind and boost your mood.
- “ËœResurface’ (2017)
- “ËœThe Minimalists: Less Is Now’ (2020)
- “ËœDaughters Of Destiny’ (2017)
- “ËœExpedition Happiness’ (2017)
- “ËœDogs’ (2018)
- “ËœGiven’ (2016)
Music
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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.Â
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Spotify has many playlists and genres to choose from. Simply go the “ËœSearch’ section and browse all the categories from “ËœMood’ to “ËœChill’, “ËœWorkout’, “ËœFocus’ and much more.
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Meditation
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The act of sitting still for a short time, emptying your mind and just focussing on your breathing, has a powerful effect on your mind, body and soul. They have meditation playlists on Spotify (type “ËœMeditation in the “ËœSearch’ section or click on “ËœWellness’ in the categories), or you could even try YouTube for some videos.
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Influencers
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If you ever need a mood boost to add to your feed, or just another encouraging voice telling you that you’re capable, beautiful, strong and simply enough, give these Instagram accounts a follow.
- mindsetofgreatness
- _hi_anxiety_
- thegoodquote
- femalecollective
- humansofny
These are just a few sources of inspiration, there are loads more out there (apps, podcasts, nature)!
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