Staying Inspired

Everyone has days when they feel genuinely inspired; at other times, it is the last thing they feel and they are lacking in energy, zest and creativity. What can you do when you are hit by a spectacular lack of inspiration?

For one thing, you need to stay calm – getting stressed out over a lack of inspiration will only make the situation worse. It is also a good idea to keep an open mind and open your eyes to the world that surrounds you, be it other people, nature, buildings and so on. Being observant at all times is often a very good way to find inspiration. Many people also recommend meditation.

The world is full of potential sources of inspiration, from books and movies to children, art, music, photographs, Internet websites and much more. Try to associate with people who are naturally inspiring and creative, and spend extra time with those you love. Exercise is a good way of throwing off the cobwebs, and even something as trivial as traveling to work via a different route can prove to be unexpectedly stimulating.