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.

If I did magically have the ability to turn back time, this is what I would have said to my 16-year-old self.

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 had been struggling with a heroin addiction for the past two years and this was…

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 Or the shy, withdrawn, desperate, suicidal, doomed, and tired one?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.”

Let’s face it. We know mornings are important. We know they set the precedence for how the day will go. We also know there’s a lot of stuff out there about what you should be doing in your mornings, things that will help us become more successful, more productive, more satisfied.

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?

PTSD can touch anyone, whether in their own life, or the people around them. Having a better knowledge of how to recognize the condition, an understanding of what’s happening, and how to seek help is crucial for our society.

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…

What we do, how we act & how we interpret the events in our lives is what manifests more abundance. Here's a few simple steps to make it a reality in 2018…

2018 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.

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…

Without proper rewards, there just isn't proper motivation. Share how you reward yourself for the little day to day wins that compound into those big wins.

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…

If you're not challenging yourself, you're not changing. This week let's focus on a single fear you can challenge and in turn, change.

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…

Some things you just can't give up on. Share what you're not going to give up on this week. Give it a voice to help you achieve it.

This week it's all about yourself! Share what you are going to do for YOU this week! You owe it to yourself.

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.

Tragedy and unforeseen life events affect us all. Please share the single best piece of advice you have given or received that helped you or someone you love go from Grief to Glad.

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?

For those who’ve never experienced an anxiety disorder, it can be hard to imagine. It's incredibly hard to describe what’s going on inside of us. Feeling feeble, vulnerable and…

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

Share one thing you are going to do for your inner child this week!

Our inner child is always there following us, and it influences the way we think and act. We carry baggage from our childhood, because…

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

American Psychology Association (APA) has reported that millennials are the most stressed generation. Here's how we change that now…

Are you ready to stop colluding with a culture that makes so many of us feel physically inadequate? Say goodbye to your…

It's never too late to live the life you truly want with the one you truly want and wants you. Don't be afraid to step out and…

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

You were born into this world with yourself and you’ll leave this world with yourself. In between, you have your thoughts, your desires, your actions, your memories… your life… it’s YOUR life. What's guiding you towards what you want?

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.

Long before the publication of The Power of Now, mystics and sages of old have spoken about the power and practicality of…

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.

Share one thing that makes you quirky and unique in comments below. ↡ Favorite

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

Believing you can do something is sometimes just as important if not more important than actually trying to do it! But what if it seems impossible? Here's how you break it down and begin to establish your growth mindset!

Share your intention with us and the Intention Inspired family in the comments below! Favorite

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.

Becoming outgoing is about developing a skill, not necessarily being born with an inherent and unchangeable quality. Here are six steps to overcome a shy inclination and embrace an outgoing lifestyle.

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.

Inspired friendships can become not only possible, but probable. Here are four elements inherent in friendships that inspires us.

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

If you ever worked hard and long enough on a specific job or project you probably know that success isn’t about hard execution and pushing yourself to meet goals and deadlines. The value of work is in being inspired, manifesting your ideas, creating reality and getting new insights along the way.

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

For lasting inspiration you need to keep taking the steps and making sure to nurture and take good care of yourself. Your ideas are precious, so dignify…

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…

Most of us crave to be and stay inspired. And if you want to achieve remarkable things, many have done so when inspiration meets action.

Depending on how self-aware and connected you are to your vision, you will require more or less effort to stay inspired while facing challenges.

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.

Is there anything more important that to love and be loved? Pure love starts from within. Here is a powerful loving affirmation and exercise to water your loving intentions.

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.

We have all been there. That moment you can feel in the pit of your stomach. It’s THAT pit. YOU know the one I’m talking about.

There are many different “paths to liberation” from ones past, and this article we will focus on 3 ways that require your Bravery and Honesty.

There's a secret key to unlocking unlimited power, strength, and courage. It's vulnerability. Here are 3 reasons why I choose to be vulnerable in my life, making me strong and brave.

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!).

When we put the light of intention on something reality starts unfolding itself from it. I'm not sure where or when I heard this. But as soon as I did, the paradigm of how I perceived reality, shifted. A curiosity arose that begged the question, what does ‘intention‘ actually mean?

What could you do in 30 days with a bit more bravery? Join this 30 Day Challenge and unleash your inner lion!

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.

Some fear is good and protects us, and other fear is bad and holds us back. By listening to our intuition, we can discern the good fear from the bad fear and use that to be brave and courageous in life. Here are 3 tips to following your intuition and being brave.

There are plenty of different ways to consume turmeric but one of the most popular methods is making turmeric tea. It’s relatively easy to prepare and a great way to get a good dose of turmeric. Here are some benefits of drinking turmeric tea daily.

Using water-based methods like showers or baths to gain benefits in health, sports, exercise performance or even in medicine is a long standing tradition in both the eastern and western world. These methods are known as hydrotherapy and have been in existence since the ancient Greek times.

Once I discovered these 3 important tools, I found my anxiety to be much more manageable.

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.

The best way to fully enjoy your life is to live in the present moment. Here are 4 tips to help you harness the power of every moment.

It’s impossible to be grateful and fearful at the same… Keeping a gratitude journal has been linked to lower stress levels, better sleep, brain clarity, reduction in physical pain and an overall…

Our Co-founder Matt's favorite immune–boosting, microbiome empowering, toxin-flushing, super detoxifying mega tactics! HINT: Drink some water 🙂

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.

The words we speak become our reality. In this guided meditation video, learn how to practice the mantra “I am Brave” and watch your life and your energy shift immediately.

We all have the power to create our reality through visualization- we just need to learn the tools. In this guided meditation video, you'll discover the exact technique to help you visualize and empower the intention “I am Brave.”

Did you know that our bodies store memories and trauma that can create limitations and obstacles in life?

By using our imagination and our breath, we can take a stuck, de-activated third chakra and turn it into a fired-up powerhouse that guides us courageously on our journey.

I am at the edge of what could be the biggest career decision I have ever made in my entire life. I have been coddled by the money of corporate America to sink into…

Everything that has ever been manifested in the world began in the mind. Every adventure, every invention, every relationship starts and unfolds with a pure intention. Without honing into the clarity and excitement of…

Your future self will thank you for this. The present moment is the substance with which the future is made.

Ebin and I create the first mockups of our Intention Inspired ‘kits'. One simple step along the neverending journey of planting soulful seeds towards radical changes.

After taking some time well spent listening to his deepest self, co-founder Ebin is leaving his 10-year corporate career behind and risking the livelihood of his family to pursue a more fulfilled intention-inspired life!