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Sunday, November 8

motivation

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This post is to inspire me as much as you. Sometimes
we need to create something that motivates us and
sharing my thoughts with you motivates me even more!



This is linked to my last post which was about creating
'collages' or surrounding yourself with pictures to visualise
what you want and attract it. Well, the same goes for motivation.
Sometimes we need 'pretty pictures' to inspire us, which then
makes it easier to get off our butts and do it.

I've been a member of the gym for more than a year now.
And as much as I would like to tell you all - "I make very
good use of it" - I don't. But I want to make a change to
that and I've found a way to do that.


I've created a 'system'. My colleague Adam would love
to hear that cause he is the 'systems' genius. I've decided
to make sure I view inspiring images DAILY to remind
myself of what I WANT so that I'm motivated.

You can do this in MANY simple ways.

1. Divide the areas you want to improve in. For me these are:

Health & Fitness, Living Environment, Financial Wealth,
Fun & Entertainment, Learning & Self Development, Me & George.
You can use some of these or edit/add your own.

2. Find pictures for each of these areas.
Some good websites are:

weheartit.com
tumblr.com
flickr.com

3. Find a way to see them every day.

How?

There are many ways...

Create a private blog just for yourself. You could call it
'Inspiration' or something along those lines - do a post
on each area and add photos you find on the internet. To
create a free private blog go to http://www.blogger.com

Have an inspiration notebook to stick pictures you find in
magazines or printed off the internet.

I've recently found an iPhone application called VisionBoard -
if you have an iPhone it's perfect! I can add personal photos
or photos I find on websites. It creates a slideshow of the photos
you've picked. I look at it before I go to sleep and when I wake up
in the morning.

Stick amazing and motivational pictures up in your workspace
or on your wall in your room - like a collage.


The more you surround yourself with inspiration, the
more you will be motivated to fulfill your dreams =)

Good luck!


45 comments:

Oh...dear me said...

Girl love your post, and I am going to make private blog, and I can write in my mother tongue so i don't have to worry about English grammar! Thanks for inspiring me! I really need it!

BTW you look really fit!

Valencia Lia said...

Joelyneeee !

This post really really came at the right time. I need a vision and of course the motivation to work on those goals and plans.

Iphone has vision board ?!! That's so cool! I must get mine sooon.
But for now I'll do up a inspire and motivation board on my wall with lots of photos! heee

And you got a soul journal,awesome! Ohhhh psst,you have long slim legs ! I'm envious.

Love you lots girl ! big hugssss <3 <3

Valencia Lia said...

Re:Awww,ever sweet with your comments girl <3 <3

Ohhh,my new purchases are on that blog post you commented . heeeee

did you see it in the post ?? heeeeee

big hugssss mwa mwa love you lots always

E said...

hey!
you have really great blog!
i like it!:)

Suzanne said...

that's a very cool idea! i'll think about it.
xx

Juliet said...

honey!
I really like your Idea, it's
amazing!
I really like your pictures!;) you look so natural so I like so much!
xxx from spain sidney girl!:D

The Little Fashion Treasury said...

Happy sunday, Joelyne!

Guess what I love the most?
The 3 cuttle little illustrations at the very end ;)

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Have a great start into the new week with loooots of sunshine!!!

HUgs to you!

Keith said...

Hey there. Nice post. Great insights. Beautiful photos. Happy Sunday. Hope you've been enjoying the weekend. Take care. Have a great week ahead. Cheers!

Christen said...

Thank you for this! I will definitely be creating a private blog now :)

hélène said...

Sounds like an excellent idea! Getting motivated is the hardest thing to do ever, and the easiest thing to do ever is to not go to the gym! lol

Surrounding yourself with beauty sounds like the cure to procrastination, well thought!

And you look gooogreous!!

xoxo

OceanDreams said...

That is such a good suggestion - I write all of my goals and inspirations in a journal that I have at home and it definitely keeps me motivated and my thoughts in order. I am so glad that you are taking the steps to work out and take care of your body. You look so pretty in your work out pics and I want an ipod touch, I think I would definitely take advantage of that application. XO! Mwa my love!

Tink in My Closet said...

Wow... I feel inspired:) Thanks for the motivational post. Goodluck ps your body looks amazing with or without the gym!

Polished Sense said...

Such a great way to share your creative thoughts my dear! Loving the photos :D too. I love your thoughts, always...

Happy Sunday,
Jessica

Stephanie said...

You have such great ideas. I love this one. :) Sometimes we all need some way to motivate ourselves and this sounds perfect. Hope you have a great week. :)

Melissa~ said...

Thanks for this!!!
I need this sistem, like right now!
BTW; I post a draw on my blog, check it :)

Kisses!!

briannelee said...

Great advice!

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

loft in soho said...

Great post!!!!! Sounds like an excellent idea! and you look amazing dear,

xxx

Friend in Fashion said...

Some great tips lovely! :)

www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
x

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

This is such a great idea. I think I am going to make a personal/private blog to put the pics I want on my vision board.

Amber said...

Hi,

Great post! Beautiful images do inspire, thus, this makes sense.

I have to ask about your hair. It looks fantastic! I would like to go lighter and like the shade that you have. What do you tell the hairdresser when you get it coloured?

Fantastic Blog! :)

Amber said...

Hi,

Great post! Beautiful images do inspire, thus, this makes sense.

I have to ask about your hair. It looks fantastic! I would like to go lighter and like the shade that you have. What do you tell the hairdresser when you get it coloured?

Fantastic Blog! :)

Steph said...

Very inspirational you are little lady! And also beautiful! =) I must check out this place you do you hair. I used to be blonde - all my life until about 4 months ago. I love it dark though, but if I ever want to go back to blonde I shall check out these people. Hope your weekend was good too!

Be well
xx

Niviarsiaq said...

Once again this is a great idea! my closet door is filled with everyday inspiration but I've never thought of it as a way to motivate myself! Must try this! You look very cute in your work-out attire, love the braid!

ps-thaks for the sweet comment!! much appreciated :) xoxo

June Paski said...

great post, I will try to do it, thanks for sharing :)

Im good love, just bit bussy with midterms >.<, so I hard to online and take a new pics :(, how about you ?

I already added you facebook :)


xxx

Miss Erinna said...

Lovely idea, it is important to motivate oneself with beauty on even the dreary-est of days! You look gorgeous by the way!
Miss Erinna
xx

Yofany said...

lovew the idea!
anyway mind if i'm linking you? :)

Elizabeth Marie said...

Thank you SO much for posting this...I needed it. You are an inspiration to me! kisses lover!

Valeriesoh said...

hey J,

you are an insspiration every day... love it. love you!

stay pretty and strong.

ps. you don't need to excercise...

val

Noémie K said...

Thanks for the tip !
great'cool post *°*°*
Have a wonderful week*°*°*°

janettaylor said...

Gorgeous tips, thx!

X♥X♥

E said...

It is true that looking at flickr and weheartit is a goldmine for inspiration. This post is making me motivated now!

Anika said...

Love this, and agree with you 100%. Inspiration goes a long way. I don't do it enough and this post is a reminder that I should.....make time to do it. Even if its for a few minutes at a time. So thank you, hun :)

Also, I do have facebook....will add you gorgeous girl.

p.s. check out my blog for an award....

Noelle Chantal said...

hey pretty! this post is really inspiring! i liked it a lot. you are totally right about getting motivation from wonderful things that inspires us. its all about the positive energy we get that keeps us going, right?

have a happy week! :)

stilettostetico said...

Woow so Dear Joelyne, this sportswear outfit Frankly suit you perfectly, it sounds very "Radiant Executive Woman ready to take care of her (naturally "BOMBnextDoor-esque") shape" !!!
ps: I really like your post's so positive/altruistic vibrancy.
Hope you're Well Dear.

à Bientôt, Antoine

Fashion Cappuccino said...

I love your ideas! It's definitely something I need to do in my life! I work out almost everyday but sometimes it's so easy to lose motivation, especially when I'm tired or just plain lazy! Thank you for the inspiration Joelyn! I do have a facebook and I'd love to add you! xxooxoxoxoxxo

wreckedstellar said...

Hey J! Fabulous tips! I was at my boyfriend's friend's apt. this weekend and she had so many inspiring paintings and photos up it made me really want to surround myself with my own inspirations (and finally get off my butt and decorate the new-ish place :) ) You look beautiful in those photos too! Hope you have a fabulous week ahead! xo, Mel

MissNeira said...

I agree! I keep a private tumblr blog and I put all my favorite photos to keep my inspiration at bay!
great advice girl!

sexylegsandbody said...

Hehehe Joelyne, you are absolutely correct of course, it is entirely posssible to do what you suggest and you make it sound so easy, however, I battle to always so what I set out to do. Mainly coz there are so many distractions along the way. :-)) However, I am trying.
This is a great post, thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks also for dropping me a line on my last post, always great to hear from you!
Have a wonderful week.
Colin.

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Kristin said...

I keep a collection of my honeymoon and wedding pics at my immediate disposal to remind me that someday I'll get back my post baby bod. Ah ha. Gotta love inspiration!

Dustjacket Attic said...

Hey doll, totally great idea's here. So so good.

Would so be add you honey, but i decided to quit it not long ago. Kinda going in all directions and something had to go. You know how it is.
xoxox

Nahna said...

Sporty, sporty ;)

La Mimi said...

What a great post darling!
I didn't know about the vision board application. Will definitely use it from now on...I definitely agree with you on everything. The more we surround ourselves with what makes us happy, brings us joy- the more of that we will experience.:)
Have u heard of the book- Mastery of Love? I think u will love it:)

xoxo
Mimi

Walk The Sand said...

This is such an amazing post. I'm glad I came across your blog. xx

http://walkthesand.blogspot.com

thesydneygirl said...

Hi Amber :)

I didn't go to this hair colour straight away actually. I started with my natural hair colour (dark brown) and did blonde and brown foils. Every time I would go I would get more and eventually it turned out like this!

Hope this helps!

x