From Lilly Singh to Jay Shetty: 8 Instagram Accounts to Follow for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration

How often do we find ourselves scrolling meaninglessly through our feed on Instagram? Almost all the time, except for those 7-8 hours that we are sleeping. According to a survey, most adults spend around 11 hours on social media daily. Whether it is casually looking through Facebook or watching videos on Instagram; browsing through social media has become an addiction that's very difficult to get rid of. Since we spend most of our time on Instagram, we might as well make some use of it rather than just aimlessly watching random videos. We bring to you a list of 8 Instagram accounts that you can follow for your daily dose of inspiration that will make your time worthwhile.

Lily Singh

A self-made, inspiring woman, Lilly Singh started her journey with a YouTube channel and soon went on to become a sensation on the video streaming giant. She is easily one of the most influential, powerful and popular personalities on YouTube. After establishing a strong fan base, Lilly Singh aka Superwoman is now venturing into a bigger space - television. She has become the first ever woman of colour to have her very own TV show! It was only a few days ago when Lilly made the official announcement of her show which is titled, A Little Late with Lilly Singh.

Why Is She An Inspiration?

A few years ago, Superwoman shared a post where she revealed how like almost every Indian family, her family pestered her to get married at the age of 26. However, that wasn't her priority then. She was committed to her work, and look where it has got her today. The inspiring post changed the lives of many, many women who went through a similar situation. A lot of times, parents might not understand that their child needs to be independent first and think of marriage only when they are ready. In her case, she's blessed with parents who supported her decision.

Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty has a fan following of over 4.1 million on Instagram, which ensures his celebrity status. Over the years, Jay's videos have gained immense popularity and he hosts his own talk show too. Jay is a meditation and life coach who makes videos to help people love their lives. He often talks about several challenges we go through and shares how one can sail through troubling waters.

Why Are Jay's Videos So Inspiring?

The reason why Jay has the solution to almost every problem is because he has gone through most of them himself. And his only aim on the internet is to make wisdom go viral. He spent four summers in India training with a Vedic monk and then eventually decided to pass on the knowledge to the world. Whether it is stress, anxiety, a break up or difficult life choices; if you find yourself at crossroads, Jay's inspiring videos might help you get some perspective in life.

Shenaz Treasury

In the last few years, Shenaz Treasury has made a brand of herself. It took her a lot of time and self-discovery to be where she is today, and her story is truly amazing. Shenaz started her career as a VJ and eventually ventured into Bollywood. However, she son realised that the movies wasn't a place for her to be in. Shenaz was always passionate about traveling, so she started exploring several places on her own. She then started sharing her travel stories on Instagram, slowing building "Travel With Shenaz". Just one look at her feed on Instagram today, and it will inspire you to become a traveler yourself. Traveling isn't easy and has its own perks and perils. On her Instagram page, Shenaz gives followers a glimpse of both.

What Makes Shenaz An Inspiration?

You know, in life, we often try and do things and we fail. It can be pretty challenging to fight the thoughts that come to your mind when you haven't accomplished a lot in life. Shenaz's story is a living example that eventually, we all find our passion and excel at it.

The Rock

Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock had a troubled childhood. The atmosphere he grew up in was not healthy, which is why he started feeling the weight of depression at a mere age of 14. From being a depressed teenager to becoming one of the world's most popular actors and wrestlers, The Rock has come a long way.

Why Should You Follow The Rock On Instagram?

The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson is an inspiration in many, many ways. Not only does he share daily fitness motivation videos but also life lessons to swear by. Not once, not twice but Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock has inspired us multiple times with his incredible success stories.

Kush and Wizdom

Kush and Wizdom are the ones who started The Good Vibes page on Instagram. Their feed is loaded with content that is filled with positivity and motivational and inspirational quotes.

Why Follow Them?

Every day brings its own struggles and challenges and to get through this, we all need a push sometimes. If you ever find yourself in such situations, you can always look for Kush and Wizdom's quotes that will help you with self-development.

Najwa Zebian

Whether it’s a breakup or the loss of a loved one - If you are hurting on the inside, we suggest you watch Najwa Zebian’s motivational and deeply emotional videos on Instagram. After going through a very rough phase in her personal life, Najwa decided she wouldn’t let her life be affected by it. So instead of dwelling on it, she learnt from the hurt, let go of the pain and eventually decided to share the mantra with the world.

Why Follow Her?

Najwa receives a lot of hate on Instagram for religious reasons. But she never, ever lets that get in her way of contributing to make someone’s life better. And that’s something we need to learn. Some people might always want to pull you down, but once you have found your calling, there is no stopping you. So, what are you waiting for? Go conquer the world.

Alessandra Garcia Lorido

There’s a lot of talk about body positivity nowadays given how the society has set irrational beauty standards. A lot of young girls are insecure about their body or the way they look simply because they don’t fit the society’s definition of “beautiful.” Among several Instagram influencers who promote body positivity is plus size model Alessandra Gracia Lorido.

Why Is She An Inspiration?

In an interview, she once said, “I would say that, in order to accept yourself, you really need to get to know yourself. One of my biggest regrets is that I didn't do this in high school. I put others' needs before my own and I didn't take the time to really come into myself until my early twenties. Full self-acceptance didn't come to me until I looked at my body as a fact, rather then a negative or positive. Step one for me was saying to myself, “I'm a big girl and there is nothing wrong with that." From there, I could work on enhancing who I am and focus on being my most positive self.” She makes so much sense here! That’s the kind of understanding we all need and let us tell you, it doesn’t come that easily unless you have a role model like her to look up to. Isn’t that a major reason to follow her?

Deepak Chopra

Critically acclaimed Indian- American author Deepak Chopra has been around for quite some time. He has written several inspirational spiritual books.

Why Should You Follow Him?

A lot of individuals on the internet have testified for Deepak helping them have a spiritual awakening. We haven’t got an opportunity to look at his work all this while but after reading what’s on the internet, we think we should definitely give it a shot.