Your soul is what makes you truly alive, vibrant, and passionate in your life’s work. If you want to inspire the greatness inside of you, you need to be inspired yourself. Here are 10 ways to help your soul come alive with purpose and meaning!
SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE NEED INSPIRATION TOO:
Successful people need encouragement to stay motivated and focused on their goals. If they don't receive it, they will get discouraged and give up. The power of encouragement is important for everyone and we can all learn how to motivate ourselves by being an encourager.LIVE BY A CREDO:
No man is an island. We all need friends who are a strong support system, who will encourage us to take risks and be brave. The more people around you that believe in you, the more likely you'll believe in yourself. With a little help from family and friends, anything is possible.CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PURPOSE:
Cultivating relationships with those you care about is one way to spread encouragement. But often, it is hard to know what the right words to say are, or how to even start a conversation. Here are a few steps that may help get you started:
a) Speak as if what you are saying is easy, because everyone can do hard things if they work on them every day.
b) Remind them they have a lot going for them.
c) Take responsibility for your own life and try not to blame others.
d) Ask people questions like what is something you feel really proud of? or what makes you happy?HAVE PASSION IN YOUR LIFE:
Everyone has someone in their life that encourages them to pursue the things they are passionate about. When you have someone who encourages you, there’s always a positive force helping motivate and grow your dreams. You should be grateful for the people in your life who support you every step of the way.DEVELOP GOOD HABITS:
You need to think about what steps you want to take to make your goal. Some people find it easier to get themselves going by identifying specific habits they can start practicing, such as running for ten minutes every day or reading a book in the evening before bed. Once you've committed to taking certain actions on a regular basis, it's much easier to maintain them over time.UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU HAVE VS. WANT:
It's important to understand the difference between your wants and your needs. Do you want more money or need more time? If you want more money, it doesn't mean that you need more time. In fact, spending less time on what you don't want could lead to spending more time on what you do want.BE GRATEFUL DAILY:
What's something small and easy you can do each day to make a positive difference in your life? I have found writing down five things each morning that I am grateful for is the simplest and most effective way. This practice reminds me of all the good in my life, boosts my mood, and helps motivate me to make the best out of any situation. What small, simple steps can you take today to encourage yourself on your journey to greatness?EXERCISE EVERY DAY:
Every day, take the time to remind yourself why you're doing what you're doing. Keep a pen and paper handy and throughout the day jot down notes to yourself as they come to you. At the end of each day, read your list out loud, or simply close your eyes and take in everything you've written down. It will help re-align your mind so that when hard times come - which they always do - it's easier to stay on course.NURTURE YOUR CREATIVITY:
You may be full of creativity, but that doesn't mean you know how to cultivate it. The worst thing about not being able to figure out what's wrong is that when things get tough, we tend to give up on our creativity. Well I have some words for you: don't! There are some really easy ways you can help yourself when you need a little push.DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS:
-Go to a grocery store and find someone who looks like they need help to buy their groceries. Offer to purchase the groceries for them.
-Call your family and tell them how much you love them.
-Leave a note on the refrigerator telling your child how proud you are of him or her.
-Help someone carry something heavy for him or her