Over the past few years, I’ve built up a small arsenal of go-to sources of inspiration. Things to click on, watch, listen to, read, and re-read when I’m feeling stuck in the hole.
Sometimes I’m in the hole because I’m sad. Sometimes it’s because I’m anxious. Sometimes it’s because I’m overwhelmed, or lacking control, or feeling overly sensitive. And sometimes I just need to stop, push the reset button, and regroup. No matter what pushed me down into the hole though, these are the things I consistently use to get myself out:
The Things That Make Me Think
Do Interesting Things | by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
How To Be Awesome | by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity
The sign of a great career is having great opportunities, and saying no | By Penelope Trunk of Brazen Careerist
Quest for Balance | by Carlos Mic of OwlSparks
The Things That Make Me Laugh
This photo. And this one.
This is Why I’ll Never be an Adult | by Allie Brosh of Hyperbole and a Half
I’m pretty sure it’s pronounced “Wesley Ann.” | by Jenny Lawson of The Bloggess
Things I Don’t Understand Even When People Explain Them To Me | by Jamie Varon of A Life in Translation
The Things That Tickle My Creative Fancy
The Things That Spark My Daydreams
Now, what are some of YOUR favorite sources of smiles and inspiration??
photo credit: Pink Sherbrt Photography
3 Responses to “The Inspiration Well”
June 24th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Wow,
This list was awesome, and completely responsible for my lack of productivity this afternoon, but THANK YOU for sharing! Really enjoyed it.
June 25th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Oh, man… I have so many! Design Sponge (http://www.designspongeonline.com/) is my favorite, probably. There's not a artsy bone in my body, but I like to look at the pictures
July 20th, 2010 at 8:39 am
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