Burlington County Inspirations
Giving You Resources to Improve Your Quality of Life
Inspirations
Be Inspired to live, laugh and grow
What does inspiration mean to you?
Definition
“The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative.” Source: Oxforddictionaries.com
Definition
“A feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas.” Source: Collinsdictionary.com
We are all inspired by different things but can still find it difficult to find the time or motivation to act. With a mood disorder finding the motivation to act is even a greater struggle. Working with a provider, setting goals and sticking with a treatment plan could be your first step towards finding the motivation you need to be inspired. Below you will find tips, videos, and resources that may inspire you.
Top six Movies
There is nothing like a good movie to get you inspired. A movie that gives you hope and encouragement. Whether it’s about overcoming an impossible obstacle or love story that gives you hope. A movie always does the trick
“Fill your life with people who care about you.”
Having someone in your life you can trust and talk to about anything without judgement is vital to keeping hope and staying well. Fill your life with people who care about you and want the best for you.
It Matters
words of inspiration
patience
It’s going to be hard, but hard does not mean impossible.
strength
Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.
success
The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles.
Actions
to get you
started
and keep you
MOTIVATED
Relax
How to relax | 8 relaxation tips for your mental health
Exploring relaxation can help you look after your well-being when you’re feeling stressed or busy. Have a look at these tips and ideas to see how relaxation can fit into your daily life.
Join a support group
A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about diseases or treatments. The groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences.
Watch a movie
Movie suggestions above or Google search a feel good movie.
Take an online course
You can find more than 500 accredited free online college classes that provide you with the opportunity to make use of research-based academic resources from some of the world’s best universities. You can use these resources to advance your understanding of a wide range of academic topics. The free courses listed are considered Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). By definition, MOOC means that any interested learner is able to participate in the course. There are no prerequisites or other qualifiers separating an interested student and the material, although some advanced courses will expect that learners have completed other coursework or have a certain level of knowledge in a related area.
Meditation
Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
Meditation can wipe away the day’s stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.
Complete a WRAP plan
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a framework with which you can develop an effective approach to manage distressing symptoms and gain insight into patterns of behavior. It is a tool to help you gain more control over your problems.
Spend time with family or friends
Human beings do not thrive alone. We need our family and friends as pillars of support, especially in difficult times. Having a strong network of supportive family and friends helps enhance our mental well-being.
Complete an 8 dimensions of wellness Worksheet
Wellness is a term Union Members all know and use often, but what exactly is it and what does it mean for a person to be well? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMSHA), wellness means overall well-being. It incorporates the mental, emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of a person’s life. Each aspect of wellness can affect the overall quality of life, so it’s important to consider all aspects of health. This is especially important for people with mental health and substance use conditions
because wellness directly relates to the quality and longevity of your life (1).
The eight dimensions of wellness are emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. All are very important to someone’s overall well-being.
Use coping skills to reduce stress
While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress at work and home, there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control.
Video's that will inspire
The following are people who are amazing and have words of inspiration and wisdom that will motive anyone. The links below will take you to Youtube where you can watch the inspirational videos.
inspirational audio
Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music. This type of music can have a beneficial effect on our physiological functions, slowing the pulse and heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the levels of stress hormones.
