Inspiration is everywhere! 2022 update
This post originated in January of 2021 and I am bringing it back with an update for what’s inspiring me in this new moment of time.
To me, inspiration is about the things in life that spark a fire within; that light me up and show me a path towards being the best version of myself.
All of the items listed below have offered me something at some point in my life. Music is always a go-to support for meeting myself where I’m at. I love throwing on a feel-good song and letting myself be free to move and express myself. The books I’ve shared have lifted me up at different times. Some give me wings when I’m feeling down, others keep me up when I’m clear of my direction. Each of these movies has inspired different parts of myself, and serve as reminders of what’s possible in life. The Netflix shows fill me up, so I’m full of joy to share with others. And lastly, the Instagram accounts below speak to me daily. I feel understood and seen by these various individuals and also get to learn from them as well.
I wish the same for you. I hope this post inspires you to go out and find the things that lift you up, and make you feel alive. There is so much beautiful content out there- go find what’s yours.
Anything in red is an addition to the list. I have added two new categories— Documentaries and Podcasts.
Books:
101 Moments of Joy & Inspiration by Meredith Gaston
Am I There Yet by Mari Andrew
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Trust Life by Louise Hay
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer
Movies
Eat, Pray, Love
Lion
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Pay It Forward
Wild
Documentaries:
Becoming
This Changes Everything
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
Brene Brown: The Call to Courage
TV Shows (on Netflix):
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Season 2 just came out!)
My Next Guest with David Letterman
Queer Eye (season 6 now streaming)
Shine on with Reese
Song Exploder
The Great British Baking Show
Chef's Table: Pizza
The Amazing Race (on hulu)
Music (This list is always changing)
”Nobody’s Stopping You Now” by Lake Street Dive
“Always” by Isak Danielson
“Conclusions” by Devan
“Hold Each Other Up” by Hummingbird Hotel
“Eyes on You” by Sara Bareilles
“Worry No More” by Amos Lee
”Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
”My Ego Dies At The End” by Jensen McRae
Podcasts:
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Thrive On Life from CJ Finley
Desire on Fire from Aimee Batuski & Ellie Montgomerie
Song Exploder from Hrishikesh Hirway
The Awake with Jake Show from Jake Woodard
Podcasts for Meditation:
Meditation Mountain
Mindful in Minutes
Get Sleepy (what I listen to when I can’t sleep)
Social media
On Instagram:
@anewmea.w
@boundariesarebeautiful
@nedratawwab
@risingwoman
@signsfromsource
@tenpercenthappier
@the.holistic.psychologist
@themantraco
@tobemagnetic
@haileypaigemagee
@yung_pueblo
@thirdeyethoughts
@sistercody