Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up

Hey friends!

I’m joining a new link-up I’m so excited about called Inspire Me Mondays. I’m actually on a trial period, so do let me know what you think about it.

Basically it’s all about inspiring people with what you do best! And then you can also be inspired by all of the talented linkers. Seriously, my mind is blown every time I’ve linked up, so I decided to hop on board.

Things That Inspire Me Lately:

I watched a couple of movies this weekend (like literally sat down and watched the WHOLE movie without multitasking–crazy for me) that both inspired me:

1. Divergent. Something about going against the grain and doing what’s right as opposed to what authority figures say to do just gets to me. My personality is very much one that questions everything. (<-ask Dave. Pretty sure it annoys him to no end.) I question what is the right thing to do and what the easy thing to do. I’m not saying I always choose the right over the easy way, but I like to think that if the stakes were high, I would choose the right thing. And the going against the grain thing definitely relates to what I’m trying to do as a blogger (in my own little way).

2. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. This is another one that gets me going because Walter’s life is so ordinary and he hasn’t really gone anywhere cool or done anything significant. Sometimes I feel this way because really I’m living a pretty plain life. Moving away from Nebraska was pretty adventurous for awhile, but now it just feels like I’m living a regular life in a slightly different place. The movie really made me want to travel and explore!

I’ve been suuuper into podcasts lately. Two awesome ones in particular have inspired me to get serious about my e-mail subscriptions and get on writing my ebooks:

1. Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield

2. Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn

Both of these podcasts I found by randomly scrolling through the top podcasts on itunes and I’ve really been learning a lot. Some of the success stories are a liiittle out there, but I always find at least one nugget to take away and apply to my own business. I listen to them in the car or while I’m working out so it’s a little easier than, say reading books on these topics. Plus it’s a little more fun listening to a conversation. And Pat Flynn’s intro’s are always hilarious. I highly recommend these for anyone running a business online!

PS I am hoping to finish my ebook all about how it’s possible to eat desserts on a daily basis in the next couple of weeks which I will then offer exclusively to my lovely e-mail subscribers.

>>Get excited and subscribe here!<< 

PPS Listening to all of these podcasts is even making me want to start one! But one thing at a time… 

Most Visited Link from Last Week’s Inspire Me Monday:

CopyCat KFC Chicken Recipe via Pink When

My Favorites from Last Week’s Inspire Me Monday:

12 Healthy DIY Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Cute healthy smoothies! I realize Valentine’s Day is over but…

DIY Cupids Bow and Arrows

 This is another cute idea I could not resist! I pinned both of these to my Holiday [ Valentine’s Day ] board. Cuz I think Valentine’s Day will be coming again and I want some inspiration for next year! 😉

Recent Semi-Healthy Inspiration:

I think I might also use this space to recap what I’ve been up to on the blog the past week. How I’ve been trying to “inspire.” Or is that wayyy too cheesy? (You can tell me. I am becoming more comfortable with how much of a dork I am by the day.)

Tips to Help You Eat Healthier at Restaurants

Great tips if you are wanting to eat a little healthier when you’re eating out!

Is it Possible to Drink Too Much Water?

You know the saying, “too much of a good thing is a bad thing,” right?

Fudgy Hot Cocoa Bars

Excuse me while I go make more of these!

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s weekend whether it was with your love or yourself.

Ours was super casual..I mean we’ve been together 6 years. Plus we had some miscommunications so our big plans got a tad messed up. And the fact that poor Dave has been sick…sigh. Life.

 

Okay, now it’s your turn…inspire me!

And make sure to stop back tomorrow when I check in with my semi-healthy moves. 😉

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Also make sure to stop by each of the hosts to see their top picks:

Amanda from Diary of a Semi-Health Nut (you are here) || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram

Erin from Table for Seven || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

CJ from Morsels of Life || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

Emily from Simple Life of a Fire Wife || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

Kori from Just Another Mom || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

Janice from Reflections || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

Brandi from Being Fibro Mom || Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

Bridget from The Recipe Wench || Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest  

 

Eat and move happy! Tell me….

What inspired you this week?

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