Welcome back to the second week of my Inspiration Series! Today I'm featuring a list of movies that can give you that inspirational boost you may be looking for during these cold days of January. Whether you need an inspiring story of love, or a tale about overcoming the odds, these are the movies that have touched my heart in one way or another. Please feel free to add your own.

Rudy - a true story about pursuing your dreams

Vision Quest - a good example of setting goals, and how to look for strength within when others don't believe in you

Tin Cup - a story that shows it's never too late in life to do big things

A League of Their Own - a story of how sisterhood and teamwork can win against the odds

Field of Dreams - an example of honoring the past for a better future (if you build it, they will come)

The Blind Side - a true story of personal strength to overcome hardships in life 

Remember the Titans - a tale about the amazing things a functioning team can do (the whole is greater than the parts)

Pursuit of Happiness - an inspiring story that shows what can happen if you never give up

Invictus - a true story that shows you must be the change you wish to see in the world

Sea Biscuit - a story that shows you can be hurt and discouraged, but you'll never be broken

300 - an amazing story about standing up (and fighting) for what you believe in

Gladiator - this tale proves it's not easy to do what is right, but good will always be stronger than evil

The Notebook - an inspiring story of love and the undying connection is creates between two souls

Good Will Hunting - a story about living up to your potential and not becoming a product of your environment

The Story of Us - a tale that shows love is not easy, but love is what makes up the substance of our lives