Speaking long term, the idea of not recording my kids' lives and having the memories in a tangible format makes me feel tense and a little anxious. If I don't scrap, I'll have to rely on my memory alone, which means I'll forget everything. Becky Higgins wrote something recently about how if she'd scrapped the memory she'd remember it forever even if she didn't have the page anymore. My mind works a little like that, too.
On a day to day basis, lots of things inspire me: getting a new batch of printed pages; having a CT kit to show off; photos or stories I'm excited about; browsing Instagram to look at other people's layouts; new supplies to scrap with; seeing my daughter looking at our albums; and knowing I'm close to finishing an album or photobook and will be able to print soon.