12 July 2022

is important to seek inspiration each day in your life to keep it fresh and alive. Inspiration is about getting stimulated or motivated to do or accomplish something. It allows you to rid yourself of limitations and improve your capabilities to achieve more in life. 

As an example, some people need inspiration to complete an important work assignment, be physically active, or be creative in some way. In other words, without inspiration, many people cannot complete their essential tasks or be creative. 

Thankfully, finding inspiration is easier than you may realise. Inspiration is all around you and just about anything can be used as inspiration. If you are paying attention or are in a suitable space, you will discover it. Paying closer attention to detail is something that will enhance your ability to find inspiration in places you never thought possible.

Here are four ways to find more inspiration in your daily life that will make you feel more alive. 

Set the Mood

Create the environment you need to be inspired. You can change your setting and make it work for you at any moment in time. For example, if you are working, go on a quick walk around the office or turn on some music. If at home, quickly declutter and organize your space to keep your area relaxing. The more relaxed and calm you can make yourself; the more effortless finding inspiration becomes. 

Seek Knowledge and Education

Always question what you see or what is happening around you. Be a person who proceeds with curiosity like a child would and discover new things as you do. Go to museums or visit your local library. The more knowledge and education you have, the easier it will be to become inspired as you have so much information to use. Remember, anything can be used as inspiration, it may be that you just haven’t found the proper resources yet for the type of inspiration you seek.

I like to sit in a group session and talk about designs when it comes to making handmade jewellery and crafts. So many of the other crafters and jewellery makers have an abundance of skills and knowledge that I need and want. So, I will often sit in a group session asking questions that allow the others to share their perspective on how to design or make something differently to how I would so I can compare notes and ideas on designs. 

Indulge in the Things You Love

Instead of forcing it, get involved in the things you love the most and let it come naturally. Often inspiration is right where you are – quite literally. If you are too focused on making it happen, you will likely only stress yourself out by forcing the inspiration to come to the surface rather than naturally as it should do. Spending time with the things you love can instantly ignite that inspiration as you need a little bit of memory boost and refocus to get you there. 

Do Something New or Different 

Last, but certainly not least, try new or different things at least once a week. Gaining new experiences also increases your knowledge about the world and expands your ability to think more creatively and critically. In addition, new and different things can unlock your mind to new perspectives that make inspiration easy to find. 

As you can see, finding inspiration is relatively easy as long as you take the time to get to know yourself and seek new experiences. Finding inspiration involves gaining more knowledge, resources, and perspectives to create something new or to get essential tasks completed.