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Finding inspiration on twitter

Posted by Lisa Hoffmann in Uncategorized on 04 30th, 2009 | Comments

When I feel crummy (like I did this morning), I look around for things that will inspire me and change my perspective. Today, I found my inspiration from you – via twitter. Thank you!

Please add more inspirational ideas in the comments.

LisaHoffmann: Where do you turn when you need inspiration?

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:01:14 +0000 2009

Narciso17: More often than not: MUSIC…I use it when I paint, write and get my groove on…!

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:02:20 +0000 2009

BeeRealty: I turn to the great outdoors for inspiration. But that's just me. Hope you are having a great week!

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:02:24 +0000 2009

heatherrast: Mindless focus like planting helps. Listening 2 rain, tree frogs. Magazines, old photos. Even reading jacket/excerpts of books

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:04:54 +0000 2009

bethschillaci: A drive to clear my thoughts or a conversation with my 4 y.o. Her POV and honesty often brings forth inspiring thoughts.

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:06:26 +0000 2009

LMStellaPR: magazines

about 2 hours ago

Thu Apr 30 13:10:12 +0000 2009

GenevieveJooste: re inspiration: friends and family for sure and sometimes a good book

about an hour ago

Thu Apr 30 13:15:33 +0000 2009

TowandaL: I do something mindless (watch movie, read mag, surf net) or turn on music and dance! I'm better when I move outta my way.

about an hour ago

Thu Apr 30 13:15:36 +0000 2009

julianng: I turn to the garden or some qi gong /tai chi moves always helps to recenter myself. I think my neighbors think i'm nuts

about an hour ago

Thu Apr 30 13:15:39 +0000 2009

melissaconnolly: outdoor activities – whether it be gardening, fishing, walking, etc; the fresh air and change of scenery inspires me

about an hour ago

Thu Apr 30 13:24:14 +0000 2009

summerplum: I go for walks. Or read interesting books – usually outside my industry. Helps me think different.

about an hour ago

Thu Apr 30 13:45:13 +0000 2009

LisaHoffmann: What do you do for inspiration?

about 9 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:14:38 +0000 2009

joshcanhelp: RE: inspiration: sleep more, doodle in bed, space out

about 8 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:15:43 +0000 2009

CCSavage: For inspiration? Read the @CreativeReview blog –> http://www.creativereview.co.uk/crblog/

about 8 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:15:58 +0000 2009

TomMartin: stroll through the French Quarter. Or listen to music while staring out the window. Things tend to click then.

about 7 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:17:19 +0000 2009

Eric_Urbane: Meditate, Sit in Silence, then Rock the Day!

about 7 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:17:26 +0000 2009

write_pdx: Inspiration = being outside, clearing my head of the negatives, listening to music I love, reading something fabulous.

about 7 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:17:29 +0000 2009

TheWaterProject: I listen to our field partners. Less talk from me. I'm always inspired to get them more resources…more quickly.

about 6 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:18:29 +0000 2009

lallee: Inspiration comes to me when my mind is quiet enough for it to get through . Walking and cleaning the house quiets my mind.

about 5 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:18:45 +0000 2009

christinelexa: Watch the birds build nests out my window. Simple scraps weaved together to create home. Use what you have or can find.

about 3 minutes ago

Thu Apr 30 15:21:21 +0000 2009

Photo credit: .krish.Tipirneni. via Flickr

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Comments to “ Finding inspiration on twitter ”

Jim @smashadv says:

April 30, 2009 at 3:42 pm

Aw man…Gary Larson didn't make the cut?

Lisa Hoffmann says:

May 1, 2009 at 1:59 am

Aw, Jim – I used Twickie and it didn't pick up your reply in the code for some reason. Gary Larson rules! I'd never leave him (or you) out.

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DeirdreReid says:

April 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm

I put on some music (if it's not already on). I try to find something to do that lets my mind wander while being in a zone — doing prep work for cooking does that. Being outside, walking, even better — hiking. Long-distance drives. Really good art museums — how I miss the National Gallery of Art and others in DC! Reading and not-reading (holding the book but watching everything else) while at the beach. Reading a good book while on a plane — need at least a few hours and a fairly comfortable seat.

Lisa Hoffmann says:

May 1, 2009 at 2:01 am

There's nothing like peeling, slicing and chopping to settle the mind. I love walking and running too – exercise definitely inspires! Thanks for adding your ideas.

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Melissa says:

April 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm

I love this question because sometimes you need new ways to find inspiration! Thanks

Lisa Hoffmann says:

May 1, 2009 at 2:00 am

You can never have too many ways to inspire, right? You are an inspiration to me!

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tom martin says:

May 4, 2009 at 11:18 am

Interesting how many of these comments include changing your place (take a walk, go outdoors, etc,), doing something mindless or clearing the mind and references to music. Seems like everyone sort of agrees that lack of inspiration (as defined as gaining a new idea) is sort of a mental block kind of a thing. To break it you have to stop what you're doing and actively do something else — yes even vegging out is an "active" effort these days.

I was wondering what you were doing with this question… interesting and fun post. Thanks.
@TomMartin

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