Day 2291 - Kick start your inspiration fitness

Remember how I lost my mojo?

And remember how I bought all new stationery and cleaned up my desk to help the mojo return?

Well all this was a way to kick start my "inspiration fitness".

Just like walking around the block or doing 10 sit ups can trigger motivation and belief in physical fitness, so does creating an inspiring work space to trigger inspiration and belief in the fitness of your imagination.



Just like anything the imagination, inspiration and mojo is a "muscle" that has to be trained.  Use it, or lose it!

Here are six ways I kick start my inspiration:

1. Create your space

Create an inspiring space in which to work which might include tidying your desk, hanging inspirational quotes and buying new stationery.

2.  A Book of Ideas

Have a "big book of ideas" or a "book of good stuff" where you can jot down all your ideas on separate pages in big thought clouds.  Remember: No idea is a bad idea.  Don't question them, just write them down and although they may not seem applicable to you today, they might be important down the track.

3.  Read

Read. Read. Read.  Read inspiring stories, read motivational quotes, read magazines and read blog posts.  Read about what others are doing to awaken the inspiration within yourself.

4.  Get Outside

Go for a walk, skip along a path, roll down a hill, ride a bike with your legs out wide like a child.  Get fresh air and clean the mind to create an imaginative brain space.

5.  Write in Colour

Whether it be crayons, coloured pencils, textas or paint.  Colour helps to find a more child like state. Do your brainstorming in colour to awaken many areas of the brain where some of the best inspiration might be hidden.

6.  Have a Cuppa

Grab a like-minded friend and shoot the breeze together to share thoughts, brainstorm, inspire and energise each other.


Whether it be in business, writing, work or play, our imagination is important to help inspire, create and have fun.

Give your inspiration fitness a kick start today! 

How do you exercise your imagination and inspiration muscles?