Instagram is one app that I cannot get enough of. If I’m not creeping on my friends’ photos or stalking one of my favorite influencers, then I’m finding people to inspire me to be better.

With so many people killing it, inspiration can come in all different shapes & sizes. Whether it’s someone who makes you laugh when you’re feeling down, a famous figure who provides motivation/education to achieve your goals, someone who encourages you to love yourself — the jar for positivity is often times overflowing if you choose to look for it.

Need a little positivity in your life? Following inspirational accounts on social media can be a great way to begin your day with a positive outlook. If you need a little extra help feeling inspired, here is a list of 8 accounts that inspire us:

Jacqui

  • Favorite Account: @amypoehlersmartgirls
  • Why: Amy Poehler & Meredith Walker created this Instagram account to celebrate female empowerment and preaches about being true to yourself.

Ashleigh

  • Favorite account: @laur_akins
  • Why: She gives back and uses her fame in a positive way. I also love that she adopted because I want to someday. ❤️  

Janelle

  • Favorite account: @willsmith
  • Why: Will Smith is equally as funny as he is kind. He shouts out his fans, gives motivation when need be, calls out people who are being ridiculous, and loves & supports his family.

Violet

  • Favorite account: @tessholliday
  • Why: She is unapologetically herself. She has really chased her passions despite people telling her she wouldn’t make it and has overcome a lot.

Anthony

  • Favorite account: @gossipgenie
  • Why: Not only am I given inspiration for the work we do regarding social media marketing but I’m inspired by my incredible team of coworkers and all the inspiring content they create.

Liz

  • Favorite account: @theeverygirl_
  • Why: It is geared for career-focused women and they share a lot of inspiring quotes and photos! #GirlPower

Client error: `GET https://graph.facebook.com/v10.0/instagram_oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBrGE-1OFXLN%2F&access_token=EAAG5hzKyxakBO4qauy6Kc1dnY1w8Ng9kLO5cZBWtc1LyDOb8IZBnhuPlQoZAkFYZAw8m2oWkwPEGENFxab6QOyCufZB0fZBHKLN1fbV18xkc1ZCluZArCaWWK6LfUAAvosXpCiOAgC3CzbCpgZCFmFcyBlI5tjJX07wTaVnBF3tfsEwdKcjSGPLWaVYoh2ZCWSgbWbj364jHWgFjtPiOQg3FGgEMzKym6YJfoNykFCv6ugpOo8SkkrgGOx` resulted in a `400 Bad Request` response:
{"error":{"message":"The requested resource does not exist","type":"OAuthException","code":24,"error_subcode":2207045,"i (truncated…)

Taryn

  • Favorite account: @ocasio2018
  • Why: She was a bartender from the Bronx who ran for Congress and won. She makes politics approachable and I love that her stories provide insights on how Congress works.

Lizz

  • Favorite account: @roofusandkilo
  • Why: She is inspiring to me because she’s a foster mom who uses her social media influence to get dogs adopted! It’s the perfect example of how channels like Instagram can be used to do good and find homes for pets in need. 🙂

Leave a Reply