Motivation and inspiration to dream big.
As always I’m so happy to see you. How are you? What have you been up to?
Lets talk about Youtube. Are you ever amazed by the variety of topics you can find a video for? My daughter uses Youtube for hair styling and make up how-tos. My son has used Youtube for how to fix or build things.
Other than the yoga videos I already shared, I don’t use Youtube for fitness, so instead, I’m sharing 15 minutes 2 seconds of motivation and inspiration. These are some of the videos that stick with me long after I watch. I recall the words or maybe the images and they inspire a feeling in me that makes me get out of bed to run at 4:00 a.m. and pushes me to keep trying when I think about giving up and questioning if it’s worth it.
And, commercials? I’m a sucker for an inspiring ad campaign. Nike, Under Armour, Dove…marketing genius.
Watch these videos. Just 15 minutes and conquering the world will feel doable.
Running in the Rain
Favorite Quotes:
“Training yourself to follow through with your ambitions regardless of hurdles. Because life will not always be comfortable.”
“Meeting your goals becomes a habit. Not something left up to chance.”
Find a way to get it done.
Welcome To the Grind
Favorite Quote:
“Drown out the voice of uncertainty with the sound of your own heartbeat.”
Never Give Up!
Favorite Quote:
“Not willing to give up. Determined to finish the race…he continued.”
Under Armour Women. Protect This House. I will.
Favorite Quote:
“I WILL.”
Dove Beauty Sketches.
Favorite Quote:
“You’re more beautiful than you think.”
Lorna Jane: Active Living
Favorite Quote:
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Do you have a favorite commercial? What video has stuck with you long after you watched it? Do you watch Youtube for how-to videos?
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amy valle says
March 24, 2016 at 10:31 pmthanks so much for sharing !! love love love the dove video sketches. so moving.
CourtneyLynne says
March 24, 2016 at 7:32 pmOmg!!! Loved all of these!!!!! I just love motivational quotes and videos!!! They definitely help keep you focused!
karissa says
March 23, 2016 at 11:32 pmLove all of these videos! They are great for inspiration and motivation.
Eva/ Kid Minds says
March 23, 2016 at 6:31 pmYouTube is wonderful, isn’t it! Any time things seem to be getting out of hand I can whip out my phone and do (try to do) a 10-minute meditation or relaxing yoga to turn the day around. You discovered some wonderful videos!
Nikka Shae says
March 23, 2016 at 7:28 amI love these!! There so inspirational!! Just do it is one of my favorite ones!!
tp keane says
March 23, 2016 at 7:01 amI so need motivation, I think that’s everyone’s biggest down fall and what makes us give up after a while.
Candi says
March 23, 2016 at 12:36 amI love listening to motivational videos and podcasts, I think you found some great choices.
Debra says
March 22, 2016 at 9:52 pmI love that Dove commercial! It is so comforting to know that people see us better than we see ourselves!
Ana De- Jesus says
March 22, 2016 at 8:57 pmI certainly need some motivation and inspiration right now especially since I am in so much pain. It hurts a lot and I need some motivation to help me going.
Becca says
March 22, 2016 at 7:54 pmThat Under Armour commercial is awesome. I love that we can get so much motivation from videos that are so easily accessible!
Beeb Ashcroft says
March 22, 2016 at 5:51 pmI’m extremely baffled by what can be found on Youtube. I can look up stuff from 50 years ago and somehow find it on Youtube. It’s very handy!
Kait says
March 22, 2016 at 5:21 pmI love inspirational YouTube videos! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Skye says
March 22, 2016 at 4:22 pmThe Dove Beauty one gets me every single time!!! It is terrible how women “see” themselves now. I will have to go back and watch the rest of them!
Christina says
March 22, 2016 at 2:28 pmSometimes, I can be the most resistant to a workout, but then a piece of inspiration or motivation is what gets me going. Thanks for sharing these!
Charlotte says
March 22, 2016 at 1:25 pmI absolutely love these!! I definitely needed this too! I have seen a couple of these when trying to motivate myself but not some of the others!! thanks so much – bookmarked for later!
Tara says
March 22, 2016 at 12:25 pmThank you for the motivating videos. My problem has always been committing to do the work 🙁
Dani CC says
March 22, 2016 at 11:00 amVery inspirational! These YouTube videos are worth the time!
Fatima says
March 22, 2016 at 10:28 amI’m a huge fan of the Dove commercials lately. They’re such an inspiration for all. They sometimes make me emotional.
GiGi Eats says
March 22, 2016 at 9:26 amI had some free time this past weekend and I went to YouTube to fill that time – ha! There are so many awesome videos on there (a duh, lol)…. I had that there are also some really CRAPPY ONES that crowd out the amazing ones!
Heather lawrence says
March 22, 2016 at 9:07 amHonestly, I don’t spend a lot of time on youtube so I was a little surprised to see that I had recognized a few of them. My favourite is the Dove commercial… I think as women it is so important to hear that we “are more beautiful than we think” especially when the world is screaming other wise. Now I want to see the other videos!
glenneth says
March 22, 2016 at 6:46 amlove all of these – but especially the dove and under armour ones!!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
March 22, 2016 at 5:51 amI have definitely been in a bit of a slump lately! I think these videos are just want I need to get back on track.
Amy @ Life to the Full says
November 13, 2015 at 4:28 pmI love the Dove and Never Give Up videos! Great inspiration for today 🙂 Thank you for sharing, Jill! #fitfamlove
Matilda says
November 12, 2015 at 8:53 pmI remember that moment of the 92 Olympics, Sure I was only 12 at the time, but it was the fact that he wanted to finish what he started.
Loved, the I will video, hadn’t seen one that before, but really liked it.
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
November 12, 2015 at 8:46 pmWhat an awesome post! I can’t watch these videos at the moment (commenting while watching a movie with my BF lol) but really want to watch the welcome to the grind video!
diane says
November 12, 2015 at 10:11 amThese are amazing videos although I could barely watch the last ones since my eyes were filled with tears! They got me at “it was his father”. I always love the Under Armor ads – those are great!
lindsay says
November 12, 2015 at 7:10 amthese totally make me cry, but in a good way! Like INSPIRATIONAL way! love the run and rain one
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
November 11, 2015 at 6:40 pmLOVE the under armour video!!! But then again, I love anything that portrays women as the bad@$$es that we are 😉 I use YouTube for instructions on pretty much how to do anything 🙂
Debbie Rodrigues says
November 11, 2015 at 5:18 pmI’m going to watch one per day. I love inspirational videos. I don’t really look for them, though. I let them “find” me like here.
Thank you so much for putting this list together.
Have a beautiful day, Jill!
Carly @ Fitliving blog says
November 11, 2015 at 2:46 pmI love all of the quotes above! I am a huge sucker for any motivational quote as it takes daily reminders to keep my head above the waters of fear and uncertainty and to keep putting one foot in front of the other to keep moving towards my goals. Thanks, Jill!
Stephanie says
November 11, 2015 at 11:31 amThe Under Armour and Dove video are two of my favorites!
Markita@Sweshfit says
November 10, 2015 at 10:41 pmBookmarking this to watch all of these (when I have access to sound)! I love a good motivational video.
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
November 10, 2015 at 9:06 pmSuch great choices! These are all so inspiring!!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
November 10, 2015 at 8:50 pmThat whole Under Armour campaign is amazing!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
November 10, 2015 at 7:22 pmI love the Under Armour videos. I don’t use You Tube all that often, but I’ve seen some amazing Ted talks that are super inspiring.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
November 10, 2015 at 6:53 pmThe Under Armour and the Dove are my favorites! I don’t really watch you tube either except to get info on how to do something. Last time it was how to clean my Keurig. Fun post!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
November 10, 2015 at 5:21 pmI’m a huge fan of motivational videos like these. Thanks for sharing!
kara says
November 10, 2015 at 5:07 pmThat Under Armour video is one of my all time favorites
Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says
November 10, 2015 at 4:31 pmHow-to’s and product reviews are about the only thing I use You Tube for mostly, that and the occasional music video. I know I’m so sheltered…… Do you know what You Tube can teach you? Before you know it we’ll be able to do our own surgery! 🙂
GiGi Eats says
November 10, 2015 at 4:28 pmYouTube is so hard to search sometimes, so thank you for finding these videos for us! 😀
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
November 10, 2015 at 1:48 pmI love the Under Armour Women commercials – always so inspiring and the music is so motivating!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
November 10, 2015 at 1:07 pmOfficially inspired Jill! I find so much inspiration teaching a room full of women everyday. But it’s always amazing to watch people in peak fitness shape admitting they still work everyday! I’m writing a few of these quotes down for the days I want to just be complacent.
Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says
November 10, 2015 at 10:57 amThese videos are fantastic!! My favorites on YouTube are definitely the motivational/educational ones. My daughter is obsessed with all of the music videos on YouTube! {Especially anything Frozen or Disney Princess!}
Alissia Haggard says
November 10, 2015 at 10:16 amMotivational videos are one of the things I watch the most on YouTube! I LOVE the way we can motivate each other online these days! Really enjoyed the post!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
November 10, 2015 at 10:06 amThese are GREAT! I love watching videos like this to get me extra pumped and extra motivated for my day!
Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch says
November 10, 2015 at 10:00 amWow, these are seriously fierce, and I love it! I think it would be awesome to watch one every morning. Can’t thank you enough for finding and sharing them all. SO excited for the upcoming motivational boosts! #fitfamlove
Jen says
November 10, 2015 at 9:49 amGreat videos, Jill. I love the Dove commercials – they always stick with me. And I loved the Misty Copeland video too!
Liz @The Clean Eating Couple says
November 10, 2015 at 9:15 amLOVED these!!! Such a great combo of videos. Thanks for sharing! The Under Armour videos always get me! Great ads. 🙂
Safa says
November 10, 2015 at 9:03 amLoved the videos you put up here. So motivational!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
November 10, 2015 at 7:55 amI so wanted to link up with you guys this week, but I don’t watch a lot of YouTube videos. I do the Lululemon yoga videos, but that’s about it. I love the ones you picked!
Farrah says
November 10, 2015 at 7:16 amI like these a lot! I’d previously only seen the Dove one and the Under Armour one, so thank you for introducing me to some of the other ones! :D!
I went a slightly different route for this week’s theme, but one of the videos I really like is this one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsL7W-GHhJA
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
November 10, 2015 at 6:49 amI will forever love the Misty Copeland commercial. That I could watch again and again. I will what I want.
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete says
November 10, 2015 at 5:59 amOH. What has two thumbs and is so going to use this in her Health/P.E. classes for Motivation Mondays?
*thumbs up*
This girl.
Thanks, friend!