5 ways to find inspiration

Sometimes life is hard and it is difficult to see the treasure that awaits you at the foot of the rainbow sky. Fortunately, it is easier than you think to find a source of inspiration that will motivate you and keep you on track toward your goals.

Here are five quick and easy ways to find inspiration:

1. Use motivational quotes and affirmations. It seems that no matter how many times you read or hear your favorite quote, it still will sound as if you were the first time you hear it. In addition to your collection will bring an endless stream of new inspiration.

* As your goals change, look for quotes and affirmations that reflect your new path and you will gain the inspiration to persevere in your new direction.

2. Find inspiring images. Sometimes you find inspiration by chance, noticing something in nature, like a beautiful sunset or a freshly fallen snow. Other times you will be inspired by a photograph, a picture book or a painting in an art gallery.

* Perhaps the beauty of an image inspires you to create something beautiful with your own hands. In the process, you will find a new excitement and new motivation to act in other areas of your life.
* An image can also remind you of your destination, your goal, what will motivate you to work faster and faster with a focus "laser" to achieve your goal.
* Once you find an image that inspires you, use during stressful or difficult as a visual reminder to give you the strength to keep going.

3. Talk to strangers. A method you can find amazing as a source of inspiration is to talk to strangers. There is a kind of privacy respected with strangers. Because of the anonymity factor, people may actually be more comfortable with someone they probably never see again later.

* Someone you meet by chance you can bring a new perspective on old challenges. The next time you're out, try to initiate a friendly conversation and share your thoughts.

4. Leave your neighborhood inspire you with their stories. When you hear stories of success or personal difficulties while queuing at the local post office or in patients in the waiting room of your doctor, you may be able to understand that person.

* Since you are neighbors or friends, it's as if you had an instant connection. Their story could very well be yours, a few details. Listen to their stories and let them inspire you!

5. Watch videos motivating. Web sites such as YouTube offers a plethora of videos motivational and inspirational. Some videos, such as fire Randy Pausch "Last Lecture" has inspired millions of people, although it was originally planned for a much more personal assistance.

* People often use YouTube to tell their stories, share their successes and offer advice or encouragement. Faced with a challenge, or if you need some words of wisdom from someone who "has been there has done this," you will surely find inspiration here.

The next time you feel you need further inspiration, try these sources. You might be surprised to see how they work for you to move forward with joy to the accomplishment of your goals and live the life you want.