Finding Inspiration - Tea Talk

Happy Monday! Yesterday was daylight savings, and I'm so grateful for the extra hour of sleep lol. Much needed.

Lately, I've had a total creative bug. I've been on pinterest more than ever looking for new things to create. Granted, I'm a crafter anyway but even I go through phases where the trill is gone. I guess the question is, where do you find inspiration? Even if you don't craft, what motivates you? What gets excited? What is your hobby, the thing you look forward to doing in your spare time?

For me, I have a few ways to channel inspiration when I'm stuck in a rut or even having an off day.

1. Quotes. I've always been a lover of quotes. I get so much inspiration from them and a large amount of the pages I follow on Instagram are quote pages. Who knew something so simple would burn a fire in me to get me going, keep me sane and give me hope when I need it. This is also why I end each blog post with a quote, it's just my thing. Little words of wisdom. 
2. Pinterest. Okay, so I first created my pinterest 7-8 years ago but fell out of using it shortly after. In the last year, I've been back using my account. I often go there if I am looking for knitting ideas, quotes and DIY's. But even if something random comes to mind, I check there to see what I can find that may point me in the right direction. 
3. Friends. Another way I find inspiration is talking with friends. One friend is particular loves to craft just as much as I do, so she is usually my go to for new ideas. Even if I don't go the exact route she suggested, it at least gets me on the path of where I want to be creatively. 
4. Blogs. I follow a lot of blogs and receive weekly new letters from them that always get me inspired. 
5. Youtube. I love YouTube and I use it as a resource when looking for new ideas. I follow a few channels that are specifically focused on planning, budgeting and organization. I also follow a few that are lifestyle channels. I enjoy seeing other peoples day-to-day lives, it gives me ideas to incorporate into my own life!
6. Podcasts. I am all for a good podcast and have been since the beginning of this year. Something about listening to someone else give advice on various topics not only gives me the courage to pay it forward in helping others in the same way, but also give me ideas to work on for myself.
7. Music. Give me a good beat and my energy goes way up! Nothing like a good playlist to get me in the mood to create, plan or even relax. 

All in all, the list of things that help you get inspired is endless and unique to each individual. I like to find ways to get inspired, to keep my mind fresh and focused on new ideas. Sometimes it can be hard to think outside the box, but that's when I look to the resources I listed above to help me get to where I want to be. No matter what your hobby or favorite pass time is, own it and embrace it. Most importantly nurture it, you'd be surprised where it'll take you. 

"Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world."