http://www.innerzine.com/feed/ http://www.innerzine.com/ Daily articles, free tips and advice on motivation, self improvement and success. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:59:07 +0100 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:59:07 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration3 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration3 Do not just wait for inspiration to simply fall into your lap or come simply knocking on your door! Well, the truth is, you merely cannot wait for things to happen to you. You’ve got to make a great effort to inspire yourself in order to live a vibrant and fulfilling life. And even the most well motivated and inspired individuals need some doses of inspiration every now and then or they will eventually lose their focus and most especially their vigor and zest for living. So that’s why it is highly essential for us to be inspired wherever we go and wherever we may be. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:17:35 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration2 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration2 We just have to admit it---life can sometimes get tough! You know, things happen. Our health may sometimes suffer, work pressures accelerate, daily stresses build up, and family demands become too daunting. We all need a dose of some inspiration because it looks good (a lovely and picturesque photo), it makes us feel good (your favorite book or film, family pictures), sounds good (D Sound’s Tattooed on My Mind), and smells good (a bed of roses, your favorite perfume) as well. However, I have to admit it though, anything could happen to anybody and whenever it does, when life simply gets too much or too tough, why not try hanging a “Closed For Business” sign and seek out for some inspiration. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 03:33:21 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-poems http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-poems What everyone must know regarding Inspirational Poems. Inspirational poems are simply everywhere. They appear in some inside covers of numerous non fiction bestsellers and magazines. These inspirational poems are simply the ideal tools to convey a message, to share the proper balance of everything a person wants to hear at the most toughest times. They are utilized in motivating those suffering with sickness and ailments, those who have lost their loved ones, those who are on a strict diet, or those who are just lonely and the depressed. They display neatly just above those seats on the city buses. Not to mention that they help adorn the walls in various community centers and chapels. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:52:28 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/determination http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/determination First, let us take a closer and deeper look at some of the various definitions given to the word “Determination” or another term for this is “Drive”. Determination or drive is the skill or capability of the mind to accomplish whatever it desires to accomplish; It’s that internal strength drawn from the human mind to achieve a certain purpose. It's that strong will based on wisdom, experiences, insight, which compels the mind to successful and triumphant attainments. It’s the self discipline to achieve whatever your mind can conceive. But what about Goal—it is actually the end results of our achievements. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:10:05 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/forgiveness http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/forgiveness Forgiveness defined: several sources provide quotes on forgiveness, and most of them with unknown origins, and here are some of them: 1. “Forgiveness is letting go of the emotions related or connected to an event.” 2. “Forgiveness is to surrender the right to hurt you for hurting other people.” 3. “To forgive is to open the prison doors, and to discover that I am free, finally.” 4. “To forgive is to accept and recognize that the culprit did the best he or she can with his means at the time.” Anger: a defensible reaction. It might seem normal and natural for individuals to get angry and want to exact revenge whenever they have been attacked, a loved one has been assaulted or killed, or some other violence has damaged their lives. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:44:03 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-thoughts1 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-thoughts1 Do you ever experience or go through life finding for a source of inspiration sometimes even just to help you get through the hour or help you get through the day? All of us have certain days or even times like these, yet the problem is that too many of us are searching for something inspiring simply to knock on our doors and motivate and inspire to do our very best. But rather than waiting for that inspiration to come and occur in your life, why not actively make it happen on your own? You can always incorporate and adopt those inspirational thoughts into your daily activities regardless if it is going to be a good day or bad day, so that you will always be in charge of your life and be compelled to give it your all. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:22:38 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-stories http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational-stories Inspirational stories have always been one way of spreading values around since it allows us to learn and be aware of various values while at the same time having fun and enjoying listening and reading. Stories had played a great part in our lives because we learn from them especially if they are inspirational stories. For example, during our childhood years, we are told that witches are evil and thus we learned to keep away from them. These days, the witches symbolizes the strangers and so, allowing the parents to teach and remind their kids to turn down any gift from them so that they can protect their kids. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:09:40 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/empowering http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/empowering Numerous leaders and managers know that there are great beenfits and advantages to be gained from empowering other people. As a manager or leader, you could choose to either utilize your power and authority to empower others or disempower other individuals. Now, which would you think will bring the best and greatest benefit in attaining favorable results? There are several benefits and advantages of empowering other people and these include: 1. Motivation--when you begin empowering someone, you are actually saying to them that you believe in their abilities and you entrust something to them to perform well and deliver. When a leader or manager tells you the result of what they want and leaves it to you in finding out the most effective and the best way to accomplish, chances are your motivation increases. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:27:28 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/intuition http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/intuition That voice within—do you really listen to it, or do you disregard the idea or notion that you pay attention to that inner voice? That inner voice is your intuition. The voice that says, “No, let us just forget about this for now”, “Yes, it is the right thing”, or even “Wait, let us think about this for awhile.” This intuition is your guide, the one thing in which you could truly count on or rely on that is oftentimes looking out for your best interests…if you choose to listen intently for it, not interrupting the message, and truly act on its direction. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:11:01 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration1 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration1 Sometimes, I used to think what exactly is inspiration? I looked in the dictionary and thesaurus and found out that inspiration is similar with vision (which most people have), genius (hmm…maybe only a chosen few of us are), and also it’s synonymous to influence (now, this really depends on the person and circumstances). But how do you define inspiration-- is it something you do, see, hear, taste or smell? Is it anything which any of your five senses can perceive? It depends on the person really, the reasons behind why we look for it and the various situations surrounding it. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:12:39 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/miracles http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/miracles Usually, we call an event a miracle when we think it is impossible for something to happen, right here and now. Miracles start to happen when we stop being apathetic or indifferent. Like anything or everything else, miracles also come in different and various sizes, some large and some small, but they are still miracles. Consequently, a miracle is not only some unexplained, supernatural circumstance. They could actually originate from you and me. Don’t you think that any miracle can happen when you decide to finally volunteer your time to the local library? Be kinder or nicer to your spouse? Give some money to the beggar and spend some more quality time with your beloved children? Visit an elderly and lonely neighbor? How about giving a warm smile to a stranger? A miracle can also occur whenever a person hears his call of her or his life, pays attention to and acts on it. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:21:23 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/encouragement http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/encouragement Literally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest:1.) Increasing morale by offering support to others in the office and expressing approval. 2.) Giving team members a vote of trust and confidence. 3.) Stimulating collaboration and cooperation between departments, work units and the company as a whole. 4.) Lifting people up and moving them to do those things they need to do to accomplish career and company objectives. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:32:57 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspiration The key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, “the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling.” It is something or anything that moves your soul and touches your heart. It really depends on whatever mood you’re currently in determines what truly will inspire you. But before you go and start looking and searching for your inspiration, you need to set the mood so you could be open-minded in perceiving and receiving whatever comes your way. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:03:06 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspire http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspire Is there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve their own success and excellence as well. The joy in helping someone without you making such a huge effort is invigorating because not only will it compel you to be better and do better and ultimately improve yourself, it could also cultivate a sense of joy in helping someone to improve themselves also. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:06:22 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational1 http://www.innerzine.com/inspirational/inspirational1 Increasing Employee Morale. Why not hire a motivational inspirational speaker? A motivational inspirational speaker helps lift the employees’ drooping morale through some of his enlightening and inspirational speeches. After listening to him speak, it is unlikely to remain apathetic. Employee morale oftentimes decline below acceptable levels, sometimes even to very low levels due to various professional and personal reasons. At times it is beyond the control of managers and executives of the company to supply the needed inspiration as they themselves may be battling with their own shortcomings. Then, it is time to hire a motivational inspirational speaker to raise employee morale.