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Life Coach Inspiration - 7 Ways to be Inspired
To Inspire. in·spire (n-spr)
v. in·spired, in·spir·ing, in·spires v.tr.
Literally it means 'to take in'.
I'm using it here to mean 'to affect, stimulate energies or ideas', 'to enliven', 'to stimulate to action'. Interestingly the opposite is to 'Expire' which means 'to come to an end or terminate'. 'To breath out'. It also means 'to die.'
So to INSPIRE is the drawing forth of NEW and perhaps implies the giving out of old.
Ok so what's the point of this trip to the Dictionary? Well it's a simple demonstration of raising our 'understanding' and focussing our minds. With sharper focus we can ask ourselves BETTER questions and cut out a BETTER life with a little thought and action.
Imagine spending a few minutes seeing how you could use these tools below in your life and what differences you could create.. Do you know how to Inspire yourself or another? Think about it for a moment. What allows great Inspiration to happen and are there rules to having an inspired life? Below I briefly cover 7 ideas which I have come across time and again and have proved themselves to be powerful tools for Inspiration
Try them. It may mean trying something new. Did you know that a key rule to success is 'adapting'? If something doesn't work ..try something NEW and keep changing it until it works
INSPIRATION is when you connect to something 'special' . When you see yourself clearly ,your drives and energy come out without distractions and with clarity and power.
Understanding how to tap into yours will re-light your fire time and again in life and help you fly over the bumps in the road.
 | Help someone else and it will help you
Have you noticed how helping someone else often makes you feel good.
In fact If you felt like you yourself needed help, have you noticed how the helping actually worked wonders for you?
It's a great cure for feeling sorry for yourself for instance, as we all do some times... thinking about and helping someone less fortunate is not simply a selfless deed it actually feeds you and helps you. Because to share with someone else inspires us and then repeatedly each time we reflect back how you affected them ...you'll both be inspired again... like pebbles in a lake we all affect each other... and your memory makes the ripples linger.
Because to share with someone else inspires us repeatedly and each time they reflect back how you affected them... you'll both be inspired again.. like pebbles in a lake we all affect each other... and your memory makes the ripples linger.
We serve ourselves best when we help others.
You may be surprised how much this is true... try it... what have you to lose?
In this vein, why not pass on some good news from your life to help motivate and cheer someone else. One day who knows someone may do the same for you and youíll know the meaning of 'Love thy neighbour' except it may well be business or something more tangible you receive back...
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Spread a smile... it really does work wonders..
Childish and silly some people say to me when I suggest this... but it works... try it.
It's not just some airy fairy idea... it actually WORKS MAGICALLY.
It makes you feel GOOD. It makes people who you give it to FEEL GREAT and it helps bring you what you want. It actually minimises stress in your day to day interactions with people as it is said to actually enhance happiness by smiling as well as evoke more positive responses from other people as well...
Notice the effect your smile evokes from someone...
It's FREE and takes no time to do and it may bring unexpected good things to you
What an amazing GIFT
Pass it on.
Have you ever wondered about the simplicity and yet the power of a smile?
I'm talking about an open, unconditional, warm smile that doesn't suddenly disappear when you turn away from someone, but a proper, from the heart, smile, all giving
(given with love), imagine it is to someone you know and care about
Check yours out in the mirror... it's one of your greatest assets, dismiss it and you'll be throwing away some of your potential...
A true smile should wrinkle your eyes not simple turn your mouth up..and people can spot a REAL one..
If you've never tried it... with a stranger... (smiling!) then smile at a few people when you greet someone or say thank you. Notice the difference in the receiver's face but do it for the giving ..expect NOTHING in return
Just pick a day and see and feel the difference. If you happen to get the business... make the sale, build a friendship... make someone's day..well then all the better.
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| Write it Down
Got a problem or something you can't sort in your head.
Write it down. I don't mean type I mean write. It's a totally different process. And write everything you can about the issue. Don't abbreviate or hold back. Feel like you are spilling your entire thoughts onto the page. Try it...
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| Brainstorming
Throw out your ideas verbally and build on other's ideas . This is a great way to produce options and ideas, and possibilities. Set the scene and have a keen focus on what you want to produce. Be aware of limitations , real and imaginary and this is a great and fun way to be inspired and create new awareness.
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| The Art of Doing
Just do it... no this isn't an Ad campaign. I mean simply do 'something'. Ideas roll around our minds and often until we actually start doing something related to it... will stick. The doing promotes more doing... Even if it is the smallest of steps... Do it and congratulate yourself that you did..then you'll do a little more...
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| Know and live your values
Being true to yourself moment to moment and setting your boundaries defines you as a person of purpose and focus.
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| Take responsibility for your life
Even when you could and possibly do blame something or someone else... there is power in taking responsibility.
It empowers you to do it and frees you from the excuses that live with failure.
"Great Love and great achievement takes great risk"
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