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No one is born a hero, but we all are born with immese potential to lead a heroic life.

Whatever happens, you can lift yourself up, cherish the experience, learn from it and continue to create an Intention Inspired live for yourself.

Six guidelines that will help you find your way back to your natural curiosity.

Learn how to develop the mental strength to deal with the endless stressors that come your way.

Self-awareness teaches us how to do both things: how to be successful and how to let yourself actually enjoy life at the same time. It all starts with a clear mind.

A fearless proclamation of what's possible for ordinary people like you and me.

If you aren’t feeling yourself, and you’re struggling to keep up with everything, it’s time to take a step back and adjust your focus, re-prioritize, and take some time to rest.

Here are the three exercises that can help you understand your guilt, make amends, and forgive yourself.

The top 18 pages of 2018 on IntentionInspired.com

2019 is just around the corner, and we are all starting to think about New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, these are the most commonly broken promises we make to ourselves. Let approach it differently this year.

What we do, how we act & how we interpret the events in our lives is what manifests more abundance. Here are a few simple steps to make it a reality in 2019.

It can be hard to find sympathy for someone who's is making other people's life miserable, so here's some advice for both the victim and the bully who are likely going through emotionally instability.

My throat grew tight. My palms were sweaty. My breath shortened, refusing to fully expand or contract. Nausea brewed in the pit of my belly. I was about to...

Member Maria Vandenburg. shares how she's jobless, homeless and more at peace than ever.

While contemplating this recently, I connected with my soul and the answer struck me like a thunderbolt.

Experience benefits like positivie outcomes, stronger relationships, and more by adopting these effective humility-building practices.

Not making a choice is also a choice.  Consider that it also has very real consequences. The way to start being decisive is to follow up on your decisions with conviction and moral clarity.

There are no logical parameters we can point to that explain this phenomena. Yet, maybe that is where we get ourselves into trouble...trying to use the intellect to define an experience that goes beyond the intellect.

While we don’t often see famine anymore in this day and age, fasting still is beneficial to the body in many ways. This isn’t starvation, fasting is the controlled voluntary withholding of food.

“You need to draw a line in the sand. You can't enable her anymore. If she leaves this facility, you and your husband have to agree not to let your daughter in the house. This is one of the rules of our program.” This advice was given to Debra, the mother of nineteen-year-old Emily.* Emily […]

Today humanistic sciences strongly suggest that not only everybody needs a hero, but everybody can become one. Is it true that a hero lies in you? Let's find out!

Enough is one of those ever elusive human experiences and when we are not careful, it is an experience we may never reach. At least not for very long.

The defining factor for success is never resources, it's resourcefulness...it is not resources, but resourcefulness that ultimately makes the difference.

“Which of my feelings are real? Which of the me's is me? The wild, impulsive, chaotic, energetic, and crazy one? Or the shy, withdrawn, desperate, suicidal, doomed, and tired one? Probably a bit of both, hopefully, much that is neither.”

I was depressed because of the past. I had severe anxiety because I was dreading the future. I often cried alone and, at times, went to bed hoping I would never wake up.

In today’s society, the “norm” seems to be to strive for fame, success, recognition. In such circumstances being honorably humble is an extremely rare and respectable virtue to be having. It’s almost like being a unicorn.

Grief affects everyone differently. Often, we don’t know how we’ll respond to grief until it’s upon us.

My throat grew tight. My palms were sweaty. My breath shortened, refusing to fully expand or contract. Nausea brewed in the pit of my belly. I was about to...

Forgiveness: Sometimes, we’re pissed and want revenge. Other times, we size the other person up, weighing whether or not they deserve forgiveness. Sometimes we do it just to be nice. Forgiveness is much simpler than all of that. We do it solely, exclusive, for our own benefit. Let me explain.

With dramatic shifts in mood, activity levels, and energy so severe they affect individual’s ability to carry out their daily tasks, people with bipolar disorder need all of our help. However, with the right help and support, life with bipolar disorder can be manageable, happy and fulfilled.

We have so many rules in life that are all okay to abide by, to claim as our reason for doing, or not doing, something that could be more inspiring. Confidence is about letting ourselves be sensitive to each moment and to break the rules at times in favor of a higher good.

Money needs us to step up to the plate. It wants us to wake up to the ways in which we’ve been abusing it, and instead, to choose a relationship where we’re fully aware of the various agendas we’ve been unconsciously moving forward.

Sleep helps you progress in a healthy lifestyle. It gives your body the support you need to recover and regenerate each night. A lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, overuse injuries, a decrease in muscle mass, and a reduction in testosterone.

In her words, this is the story of an Intention Inspired member’s journey from the pits of depression to following her stunt-woman dreams, kicking depression meds and being a mom her daughter can be proud of.

A year and a half after founding Intention Inspired we’re becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and, frankly, we couldn’t be any prouder. Here's why...

With suicide rates among the highest in the senior population, this is a pertinent issue to address and ask ourselves. How can we best help our older loved ones?

So why is it that you are craving sugar and carbohydrates all the time? Why do you feel controlled by these unhealthy foods? Are you going crazy?

An event that sparks mistrust shocks us. It is the stark contrast between what we thought was going on and the actual reality of what is going on. This can be painful, overwhelming, and disorienting. Here's what to do next...

We've been getting rave reviews about the 30 Days of Love Challenge Series. We sat down with its creator Amy Leo. We absolutely LOVE her. We think you will too.

Momentum is a way to describe the strength gained by motion and/or a series of events (ie. actions). What does this have to do with supporting you in falling back in love with your partner?

This is not only a factor in whether or not someone will experience resilience, it is the most important predictor of someone's ability to bounce back after hardship, a stressor, or even illness!...

The Henry Ford quote: “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right” is not just a nice idea. It is steeped in truth.

“I am fat!” Have you ever thought or said this sentence to yourself? How often do you say it? We speak ourselves into...

If sharing means caring, then YOU -our lovely readers- care a lot! Here are the most shared articles of 2017.

Do you have the courage to be vulnerable? If we dare to say the majority of people don’t, that would still be a correct statement, which is truly sad.

Stress can lead to a degradation of physical and mental health, including, most shockingly, a shorter lifespan and brain shrinkage. In these simple yet...

I have learned that my emotions are mine to own and control. They don’t own me. I had to forgive & start the healing. I now have total freedom from my past.

Intention Inspired has allowed me to grow in my belief and acceptance of myself, of who I am, and even helped me write a book! It’s provided me with the tools and...

Now is a good time to reconnect with your loved ones struggling with addiction. Here are some great tips on how to work through that process. And it is… a process.

The power and impact of this practice are so incredibly available and simple, that probably many of us think it is “too good to be true”. As a result, we fail to use it.

Sibling rivalry. A good ole' drama between brothers and sisters is the stuff classic movies are made of. But can it be unwound after years of winding up?

How would you describe your work methods? Are you usually chasing after a job promotion or are you the type to be nervous to request a raise? Do you...

We can all get the feeling of being stuck and not being as capable as we imagine we should be. It can cause a chain reaction of negative emotions and...

Staying focused on our work and self-development can be a very demanding deed. And our fullest potential a standard extremely hard to achieve. There are distractions and obstacles we have to face, and sometimes we don’t even know where to begin...

We often believe that we risk too much by becoming close to someone. Our thoughts and behaviors are probably too focused on protecting ourselves from...

Counting your blessings is always a good idea, but more often than not you forget to do it. Living life as we know it, we are always in a hurry, and we let good things pass by without...

We often think of leaders as strong people who are successful in business. Studies have begun to question the validity and efficiency of such an approach...

Cultivating gratitude is the best way to improve the quality of your life, to bring joy into it, to surrender to what is and embrace your personal power.

The truth is, being an introvert or extrovert doesn’t describe someone’s mental landscape, it only describes their personality. And those are two very different things.

Even though there is an evident “aura” of positivity around gratitude, no one ever bothered to give us a more detailed explanation...

What if we could drastically improve our ability to be more persistent and make the journey towards our goals a little less rocky? We can. All we need is...

Even when it isn't easy and we don't know "the how" of achieving our goal, determination allows us to take brave action anyways...

We define capable as being able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do. So even though you may have hit a roadblock you're not doomed to be...

There is one very intimate relationship that we tend to neglect to pay attention to – relationship with ourselves. We take ourselves for granted because...

Grief is an interesting thing. It’s something we all go through and yet it’s not something we talk about.

We’ve all heard of the five stages of grief, even if we can’t name all five of them. Anger, denial… some other things. It’s okay if you can’t name all five stages, because...

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama Our modern lives are peppered with anxiety. Traffic. Emails. Relationships. Parenting. Finances. Social gatherings. Just because we accept anxiety, doesn't mean...

Whether we accept that new imperative of fulfilling all our human potential or not, it is hard to escape noticing that western society has, in a way, shifted its’ value system towards the highest of human needs- self-actualisation

Setting intentions allows us to choose the energy of our experiences before they happen. Learn how to set intentions and be guided by them in this meditation video.

What do you (or could you) have to be excited about this week?

We’ve all been there: cramming before an exam or project deadline, the visceral strain of financial struggles, the downward spiral of a relationship...

A lesson from our natural child-like pure self of let go of what's ‘ouchy’ to make room for what's ‘yummy’.

Share one reason why “Yes you can do it”! What have you overcome or what are you going to overcome?

Feeling capable requires bringing mindful intentions into inspired action. By connecting the mind with the body in this meditation video, you'll bring your dreams into reality and feel capable of anything.

Share one thing that has guided you recently.  What has been your North Star?

Self-awareness is the key to happiness and health. In this meditation video, you'll discover the keys to developing clarity, peace, and fulfillment through self-awareness.

Stress is a part of life. Here are some practices that take a whole-body approach to stress: yoga postures, diet, oils, even your nightly routine.

Here are some amazing tips on how to be helpful in an empowering way. Not only that you'll help, but you will also make people feel better about themselves.

In this guided meditation video, you'll learn how to find deep compassion for others by connecting with the love and beauty within you.

Feeling that you are "not good enough" is a crippling self-doubt that can affect many areas of your life. With this simple meditation tool, you'll learn how to let go of judgmental thoughts and feel full of love within.

People often confuse compassion with empathy or altruism. Even though compassion often includes both emphatic reactions and altruistic acts, it is a separate phenomenon and we should be honored as such.

As children, we have such a marvelous capacity for endurance, it is surprising that as adults, we have to re-learn how to persist and be determined.

Nurturing your curiosity is a way of keeping in touch with your inner child, and more important than ever in today's world.

Do you want to progress in life? Nobody would ever doubt that this is an aim worth striving for. But how do you progress towards your life goals?

Vulnerability is a very interesting and much-discussed topic. It’s only recently that we started to think of it as a trait with a powerful potential.

Optimism is a disposition or a tendency to look at the bright side of life. Nowadays, tips on how to be optimistic are everywhere. But how do we sift through all the fluff?

If someone asked you to describe your personality, would ambitious make it to the list? And when it comes down to it, what does being ambitious really mean exactly?

We’ve all heard of J. K. Rowling and her famous Harry Potter books. Her life is often used as an example of determination and persistence to intentionally inspire many people who are struggling on their life journey.

Your instinct and inherent intuition is there for you, steadfast and dedicated to your well-being. You can trust it. You can work to create a relationship where it speaks to you, frequently and honestly.

The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is special, though only few studies have explored this inspirational and important relationship.

To elevate your relationship with your ex, I don't necessarily mean you have to be in contact with him or her again. I am talking about the possibility to experience a new level of consciousness when it comes to your ex.

The intention of outgoing can manifest itself in a variety of different ways: most importantly in a way that is true to you.

Although the word heroic may conjure up images of Hercules and other impressive legendary figures, the intention of heroic can manifest in the most seemingly small, but powerful ways.

It is actually not difficult to foster a family culture fueled by inspiration and mutual support.

What if you have always been good enough, that you are innately lovable at your core? What if it isn't hard to experience love?

Here is the truth. Happily ever after is possible, just not in the way we typically picture it.

How to bring childhood spark to your everyday life: your relationships, your work, your hobbies, and even to the raising of your own children.

Getting grounded in your body is a great way to feel prepared for any situation. In this guided meditation video, you'll learn how to get grounded, clear, and present in your body so that you're ready for anything life throws your way.

You are worth so much more than you know and you are not alone! Here are '13 reasons why' YOU are enough, just the way you are. Let's start spreading a message of hope and love, instead of fear, despair and hopelessness.

Loving yourself is the necessary base for healthy relationships with other people. But why?

Living in the present moment is the key to enjoying a fulfilling life. In this meditation video, you'll learn a simple tool to help you harness the power of the present moment and make the most of every day.

Inspired divorce is a frame from which divorce is not the end of something, rather an evolution of the relationship between two people. It is a rejuvenation of sorts, a fresh experience with the potential for deep learning to take place that can then springboard one or both of the partners into an invigorated and enlivened future.

If you are concerned that you are playing the victim in your life, or someone close to you is, and want to change that, these are the signs you should pay attention to...

Confidence comes with time, practice, and repetition, but it certainly isn’t there for the start always. Or the second, or third, or forth. Which is to say: you don’t need to be confident to start pursuing your dreams.

To be so fully engaged in what we’re doing that time distorts, to the point that we aren’t aware of our bodies, and we’re able to achieve far more than we ever would have thought possible. We feel our best and we perform our best. This is called flow.

Let’s take a look at how our negativity bias brings more harm than good, and how we can reframe our perspectives into a positivity bias and our relationships so we don’t have to feel bad about feeling good.

There are other kinds of bravery. Subtler kinds that are just as fierce; bravery that shows itself in the most unlikely places, at the most unlikely times. This is the bravery of living into the fullest expression of your own life.

One of the greatest benefits we receive from practicing meditation is self-awareness. This impacts us on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Find out how to cultivate self-awareness in this meditation video.

I actually thought writing 30 lessons from the challenge would be difficult, but honestly this was really easy. I could go on and on… What I really want to know is… WHAT DID YOU LEARN?

The key to being truly committed to a goal is to be in total alignment with it. In this guided meditation video, you'll learn how to resolve any inner conflict and boost your commitment with clarity.

Lifetime commitments are possible and they often require a lot of work. Choose wisely what you commit to, devote yourself, resist temptations, and in time you will experience the benefits of your noble actions.

Perhaps you do feel unhappy in your current place in life. How do you get past this and achieve your targets? How do you become successful and happy like others that you see around you? Simple – never quit.

There is nothing we cannot do. It is just a matter of time and commitment. Our job is to find out what that gift/purpose/mission is and to commit to continuously act on it.

What does it take to commit? There are many tips, tricks and even commitment devices which should help you to create a lasting commitment, but there are only three preconditions that will assure you succeed in it.

The breath has a powerful way of transforming how we feel. In this guided meditation video, you'll learn how to take a nice, deep inhalation (or inspiration) in order to get inspired.

This is what busyness really feels like. This is the myth we’ve all been living. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. It will take some courage, and some serious reflection, but there is a way out of the trap of busy.

Being open to guidance and inspiration lead to a series of inspired actions that created a safe platform from which Emily could explore sobriety.

What to do when you’re not inspired? Waiting and hoping seems like a logical solution but does it really work?

Supportive habits are a highway to long-term productivity and happiness. They are a solid solution for anyone who is looking to live a life with meaning and...

There are safe and effective ways yoga can support adolescent mental health. By restoring your child’s self-confidence and allowing them to discover their own abilities and philosophies, they can become competent in the pursuit of their own interests.

Nature offers us many beautiful metaphors to use in our lives for wisdom and inspiration. A wonderful example of this is that the ocean teaches us how to...

All of what is in the title has happened to me in the last 90 days. No joke. The business I started with my brother Matt is called Intention Inspired. You may have heard of it? He keeps telling me I need to share my story. I’ve wanted to, but I haven’t for some reason. Then I realized…

Within the 1440 minutes in a day, you can always find one of those precious minutes to do do this effective one-minute meditation.

Stress and anxiety are tough to deal with, but there are some highly effective, simple tools we can use to cope. In this guided meditation video, I'll show you two really powerful techniques to find relaxation and peace.

If we are the sum of the company we keep, we have to constantly ask ourselves some critically important questions:

Don't miss these 3 powerful ways that setting intentions will absolutely change your life.

This Free Will Snowball happened simply because… I chose the stairs.

Sometimes in life we have to be willing to take big risks if we want big change. Even when it's uncomfortable, even when it's scary, taking a leap of faith into the unknown is the only way to get big rewards. This is my brave story of how I changed my name in order to become my true self (and achieve my dreams!).

We know that the more we understand a fear, the better we can navigate it. Conquer fear by conditioning yourself with these noble truths about fear.

Meditation is a life-changing practice that has physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits. But there's one really surprising benefit of meditation that you'll love to know.

Fear is the greatest setback on the journey to becoming brave. But there's one powerful antidote to fear that will help you forge ahead with courage.

In 2011, my older brother and only sibling, Scott, committed suicide. Everything changed in an instant, stripping me of the one person who’d made me feel safe and at home, even when I didn’t feel those things…

Don't miss these 3 powerful ways that setting intentions will absolutely change your life.