Need inspiration? Do these 4 things

Season 2, Ep. 22 with Lauren Lowrey

Research is pretty clear about the benefits to being inspired: more creativity, optimism, competence, self-esteem and FLOW. Inspiration is even a predictor for how many U.S. patents someone holds. But inspiration is elusive and happens spur-of-the-moment. So, how can you lay the foundation to be inspired?

In this episode, Lauren details:
[2:59] The three components of inspiration and what sparks the difference between something you're inspired by versus inspired to do. She also details how inspirational thought transcends ordinary thought and motivates you to act.

[11:08] Lauren goes in-depth on the four things that come before inspiration, as it's understood in psychological research: openness to experiences, work mastery, small accomplishments and exposure to inspiring role models. She helps you understand how you can use those things to foster more inspiration. Plus, she details a bonus 5th signifier for inspiration she's noticed in her own life.

[20:24] Throughout the episode, you'll hear the benefits of inspiration, plus:

[6:58] A BONUS! Lauren does a mini-meditation for you to remember your most recent inspiration and identify what triggered it.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:59 - Researching inspiration & the 3 Components
5:23 - Active and passive inspiration
6:58 - Inspiration meditation
8:43 - The Inspiration Scale (IS)
11:08 - (How to be inspired) Openness to experiences
12:55 - (How to be inspired) Work mastery
17:01 - (How to be inspired) The final 2
18:40 - (How to be inspired) Lauren's bonus 5th predictor
20:24 - Benefits of Inspiration
23:05 - Research Recap

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