I don’t know about you but I’ve seen some pretty life giving and life changing content on various platforms and even in person events or just a good word from friends.
But what I’m seeing in response is different from many years ago.
I see people saying they really enjoy the talk, food, atmosphere in the room, encouragement, the support but they didn’t let the main person (who did something helpful or gave a encouraging word) or the staff know how it impacted or added to their day or life in a positive way big or small.
That, video on YouTube which changed how you work or came at the right time when you were lost.
That person who made a lovely cake, everyone clearly ate every last crumb. But was thankfulness directed to the person who made it?.
Are we forgetting to encourage others and give credit where it’s due?
I love to make an effort when I see someone serving at the checkout struggling with their day. To smile at them and say how are you?, or I hope the rest of day gets better. Seeing how they change and feel up lifted.
Encouraging those we come into contact with changes the world it may feel small but even a small fire can burn down a big forest. Our words have impact, our encouragement has impact.
A small fire of encouragement, a like, thumbs up, smile could actually send ripple effects through our families, friends, communities, small business, colleagues, companies and world.
People you come into contact with should feel the spread of just a simple gentle encourage exchange, it could change there day in ways you wouldn’t imagine.
Small business are often struggling whilst building the company just a review that takes 10 minutes could make the different in ways your never imagine. If they’re good tell them.
If you received exceptional service send a email to the organisation thanking them or review.
Your neighbours child completed something and got an award. Put a ‘well done note’ through their door.
Let’s light small fires of encouragement everywhere. Leave notes on buses of encouragement.
There’s so much negativity all around us and challenges. Imagine you change the life of someone who just needed that word today who felt like giving up. A timely word is powerful.
Chanel x
Chanel McLeary (The Coaching Blogs) 