Some inspiring lists from our users:

• Artistic Inspiration

  @austinkleon

  Some great advice here from Austin Kleon from his book "Steal Like an Artist".

  12 lanterns

  Geography is Not a Barrier: The internet has erased boundaries; connect with others globally to share ideas, collaborate, and get inspired from different cultures.
  Show My Work Process: Don’t just show finished products; share my process, behind-the-scenes efforts, and progress to engage your audience and build a deeper connection.
  Do Good Work and Share It: Focus on creating high-quality work, then share it with others to build connections, get feedback, and find opportunities.
  Write the Book I Want to Read: Create what I love and what I wish existed, as my passion and interests are the best guides for my work.
  Be Nice; The World is a Small Town: Build positive relationships and support others; word travels fast in creative communities, and kindness opens doors.
  Steal Like an Artist: Embrace inspiration from other creators; collect ideas, remix them, and make them my own with a unique twist.
  Creativity is Subtraction: Set constraints and embrace limitations to enhance creativity; stripping away excess often leads to stronger ideas.
  Stay Curious and Keep Learning: Continuously explore new skills, ideas, and experiences; curiosity is the fuel for creativity and finding new sources of inspiration.
  Be Boring: It's the only way to get work done. Embrace a consistent, disciplined routine that may seem "boring," as it is key to being productive and making progress.
  Side Projects and Hobbies Matter: Pursue varied interests and side projects, as they often feed into my main work in unexpected and beneficial ways.
  Don't Wait Until I Know Who I Am: Start creating even if I'm not sure who I am as an artist; clarity comes through the process of doing.
  Use My Hands: Engage in hands-on work, not just digital; the physical act of creating sparks different ideas and perspectives.

   

   

• Life Lessons

  @aurelius

  Advice, often stoic, on how to live a better life by adjusting how we see ourselves in our lives.

  5 lanterns

  Does the light of a lamp shine and keep its glow until its fuel is spent? Why shouldn't your truth, justice, and self-control shine until you are extinguished?:

  —Marcus Aurelius

  Put an end once for all to this discussion of what a good man should be, and be one.: Sometimes searching for a more accurate way of being is just another way of delaying. Be.

  —Marcus Aurelius

  The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.:

  —Marcus Aurelius

  God did not intend my happiness to rest with someone else.: I am the master of my own happiness.

  —Marcus Aurelius

  Often injustice lies in what you aren't doing, not only in what you are doing.:

  —Marcus Aurelius

   

   

• The Happiness Trap

  @russharris

  Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as found in this book.

  9 lanterns

  Embrace Acceptance: I can learn to accept negative thoughts and feelings without trying to eliminate them. Resisting them often increases their impact. Accept.
  Defuse Thoughts: Separate myself from my thoughts and emotions through defusion strategies. For example, see them as a movie playing in my brain. Remember that I am a thought generation machine - I am not my thoughts. My thoughts aren't reality.
  Mindfulness Practice: Cultivate my mindfulness by being present and non-judgmental about my thoughts and experiences, and by improving awareness and self-compassion. I can more easily defuse a thought if I can recognise it.
  Clarify My Values: Identify what truly matters to me, so that my actions and decisions are aligned with my core values and aspirations.
  Committed Action: Take concrete, values-driven actions that align with my goals and purpose, regardless of how I actually feel in the moment. This is why clarifying my values is so useful.
  Redefine Happiness: Happiness is not constant pleasure or feeling good, but living a life rich with meaning and purpose.
  Face Fears: Rather than moving away from discomfort, move towards it. Recognise it, be curious about it, by for example seeking its place in the body. Don't fuse with it.
  Self-Compassion: Treat myself with kindness and understanding, especially in moments of difficulty, instead of criticism and self-judgment.
  Commit to Psychological Flexibility: I get psychological flexibility through acceptance, mindfulness, and committed action. This lets me ride the waves, up and down.