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Adam J. Kurtz might just be the cure to our problems. A semi Instagram therapist, he’s known for his dark but honest humor, sharing tidbits of advice for his huge following (on Instagram alone Kurtz has amassed some 310k fans). Outside of Instagram, he’s also the author of a book dedicated to life advice for creatives (though non-artists like us can also benefit from his sound advice). His planners are also quite a hit.

“Creativity is a huge, giant word,” admitted Kurtz in an interview with the Creative Independent. “I don’t think creativity is inherently good. I don’t think it’s inherently anything. Actually, I’m not even sure if creativity is the drive to make things, or if it’s the mechanism that allows us to make things. It’s so big, and the word means so many different things to different people.”

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According to Kurtz, creativity is not a magical skill that you have or don’t have. In fact, everyone is creative: “I think creativity is one of the big, vague things that we all have that manifests itself in very different ways.”

It’s his positive (but realistic) outlook on life and creation that makes his social media pages a mecca for people who need a little break from an over-inspired hyper-ventilating feed.

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“Sorry I forgot to post an inspirational quote,” reads a recent post of his. “I was busy feeling very depressed.”

The post Stuck in a Rut? Adam J. Kurtz Will Help You Out appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Spearheading the so-called big-nose movement, Sanghani shared her empowering stance in a now-iconic piece she wrote for the Evening Standard, in which she opened up about her struggles with body acceptance. “Getting a nose job is something I have debated since I realized it was possible, aged 11,” she admitted, but added that she couldn’t bear the thought of having a new nose and then realizing the problem wasn’t her nose, but rather – her.

“And then suddenly, this year, everything changed,” she wrote, candidly. “It hit me that this one insecurity had been ruling my life for 27 years. […] I knew I had to face my fears. So, after weeks of anxiety, I took my first-ever side profile selfie and posted it on social media with the hashtag #sideprofileselfie. ‘I’m breaking the big-nose taboo,’ I wrote. ‘Join me.”’ 

Her photo turned viral in almost an instant, and other big-nosed people followed up with a profile picture of their own. A couple of years later, the movement still isn’t showing signs of slowing down. “It has now reached millions, and more than 10,000 men and women have sent me their selfies, all with messages I completely relate to,” writes Sanghani. “It showed them an alternative view: that big noses could be beautiful and not something to be hidden or fixed by surgery.”

Own your big noses with pride!

The post This Journalist Began a Big-Nose Movement With One Viral Post appeared first on MobiSpirit.

The Instagram star went viral thanks to his poignant poetry. Based in New York, his creative journey took off in 2014, using first a different online platform – Twitter. According to Holmes, Twitter has taught him how to say less and still make a point. “I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology,” he says. “I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

“Your account should be growing, you should also be growing. Evolving is the point,” he relayed. “People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Much like his persona, his poetry is straightforward and unapologetic. Just the sort of encouragement we need this day and age.

The post This Instagram Poet Tells It Like It Is appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“When I first started sharing my work online, I wasn’t very serious about it and I really just wanted an outlet for the things I was too afraid to say,” Reddy shared with Isaase. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” she adds.

Her poems are just the right length for this day and age, cutting to the chase fairly quickly, but in a way that is both delicate and quite moving. “Some days I am the flower; Some days I am the rain,” reads one poem. While another asks: “Must the moon be full in order to be loved? And what of the heart?”

“I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons,” explained Reddy.

The key to understanding her words? Opening your heart and listening.

The post Pavana Reddy Writes Her Poetry With a Full, Heavy Heart appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Since launching her website in 2009, her brand has grown into a viral phenomenon, which includes a YouTube channel, an Instagram page, and online courses. Her tips and tips differ in size and shape, sometimes coming in the form of wholly fleshed books, other times resulting in a catchy mantra or meme.

“Someone once said, ‘If you realize how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.’ Positively Present is that quote come to life online,” reads DiPirro’s website. According to DiPirro, “living a ‘positively present’ life means staying in the moment while focusing on the positive in every situation, which can often be difficult when facing the pressures and challenges of everyday life (not to mention the particularly tough times of loss, stress, or heartache!).”

But her uplifting quotes might just be the thing that inspires you to love yourself a little. Here are some helpful reminders courtesy of her Instagram page:

The post Love Yourself a Little This Holiday Season appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Her new illustration book, Recipes for Self-Love, is a compilation of thoughtful reminders to appreciate yourself, lend a helping hand to others and be kind to one another.

Based on her popular Instagram feed of the same name (496k followers and counting), Rachel’s book provides empowering images, accompanied by mantras that aim to bring out your inner goddess.

Her work also touches on the tangled subject of body acceptance, celebrating women’s bodies and encouraging viewers to feel at peace with themselves. Sounds like a good enough deal for us!

The post These Delightful Mantras Will Encourage You to Never Give Up appeared first on MobiSpirit.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk)

Adam J. Kurtz might just be the cure to our problems. A semi Instagram therapist, he’s known for his dark but honest humor, sharing tidbits of advice for his huge following (on Instagram alone Kurtz has amassed some 310k fans). Outside of Instagram, he’s also the author of a book dedicated to life advice for creatives (though non-artists like us can also benefit from his sound advice). His planners are also quite a hit.

“Creativity is a huge, giant word,” admitted Kurtz in an interview with the Creative Independent. “I don’t think creativity is inherently good. I don’t think it’s inherently anything. Actually, I’m not even sure if creativity is the drive to make things, or if it’s the mechanism that allows us to make things. It’s so big, and the word means so many different things to different people.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk)

According to Kurtz, creativity is not a magical skill that you have or don’t have. In fact, everyone is creative: “I think creativity is one of the big, vague things that we all have that manifests itself in very different ways.”

It’s his positive (but realistic) outlook on life and creation that makes his social media pages a mecca for people who need a little break from an over-inspired hyper-ventilating feed.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk)

“Sorry I forgot to post an inspirational quote,” reads a recent post of his. “I was busy feeling very depressed.”

The post Stuck in a Rut? Adam J. Kurtz Will Help You Out appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Spearheading the so-called big-nose movement, Sanghani shared her empowering stance in a now-iconic piece she wrote for the Evening Standard, in which she opened up about her struggles with body acceptance. “Getting a nose job is something I have debated since I realized it was possible, aged 11,” she admitted, but added that she couldn’t bear the thought of having a new nose and then realizing the problem wasn’t her nose, but rather – her.

“And then suddenly, this year, everything changed,” she wrote, candidly. “It hit me that this one insecurity had been ruling my life for 27 years. […] I knew I had to face my fears. So, after weeks of anxiety, I took my first-ever side profile selfie and posted it on social media with the hashtag #sideprofileselfie. ‘I’m breaking the big-nose taboo,’ I wrote. ‘Join me.”’ 

Her photo turned viral in almost an instant, and other big-nosed people followed up with a profile picture of their own. A couple of years later, the movement still isn’t showing signs of slowing down. “It has now reached millions, and more than 10,000 men and women have sent me their selfies, all with messages I completely relate to,” writes Sanghani. “It showed them an alternative view: that big noses could be beautiful and not something to be hidden or fixed by surgery.”

Own your big noses with pride!

The post This Journalist Began a Big-Nose Movement With One Viral Post appeared first on MobiSpirit.

The Instagram star went viral thanks to his poignant poetry. Based in New York, his creative journey took off in 2014, using first a different online platform – Twitter. According to Holmes, Twitter has taught him how to say less and still make a point. “I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology,” he says. “I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

“Your account should be growing, you should also be growing. Evolving is the point,” he relayed. “People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Much like his persona, his poetry is straightforward and unapologetic. Just the sort of encouragement we need this day and age.

The post This Instagram Poet Tells It Like It Is appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“When I first started sharing my work online, I wasn’t very serious about it and I really just wanted an outlet for the things I was too afraid to say,” Reddy shared with Isaase. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” she adds.

Her poems are just the right length for this day and age, cutting to the chase fairly quickly, but in a way that is both delicate and quite moving. “Some days I am the flower; Some days I am the rain,” reads one poem. While another asks: “Must the moon be full in order to be loved? And what of the heart?”

“I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons,” explained Reddy.

The key to understanding her words? Opening your heart and listening.

The post Pavana Reddy Writes Her Poetry With a Full, Heavy Heart appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Since launching her website in 2009, her brand has grown into a viral phenomenon, which includes a YouTube channel, an Instagram page, and online courses. Her tips and tips differ in size and shape, sometimes coming in the form of wholly fleshed books, other times resulting in a catchy mantra or meme.

“Someone once said, ‘If you realize how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.’ Positively Present is that quote come to life online,” reads DiPirro’s website. According to DiPirro, “living a ‘positively present’ life means staying in the moment while focusing on the positive in every situation, which can often be difficult when facing the pressures and challenges of everyday life (not to mention the particularly tough times of loss, stress, or heartache!).”

But her uplifting quotes might just be the thing that inspires you to love yourself a little. Here are some helpful reminders courtesy of her Instagram page:

The post Love Yourself a Little This Holiday Season appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Her new illustration book, Recipes for Self-Love, is a compilation of thoughtful reminders to appreciate yourself, lend a helping hand to others and be kind to one another.

Based on her popular Instagram feed of the same name (496k followers and counting), Rachel’s book provides empowering images, accompanied by mantras that aim to bring out your inner goddess.

Her work also touches on the tangled subject of body acceptance, celebrating women’s bodies and encouraging viewers to feel at peace with themselves. Sounds like a good enough deal for us!

The post These Delightful Mantras Will Encourage You to Never Give Up appeared first on MobiSpirit.