“People will probably forget what you said and they will
possibly forget what you did, but they will NEVER forget how you made them
feel!” - Phil Evans
A good or bad word from
someone will stay with you for a long while but how they made you feel in what
they said will stay with you forever!!! Of course there are two sides to
this principle (as there is for most things in life) - both equally important!!! One aspect is the negative,
destructive one. If we drive a nail into something, or a knife into
someone (whether real or virtual) - even when we remove them - the
resulting damage, or scar, remains forever!!! Please stay aware of
that - without focusing on it.
The other aspect of this
principle - the one we really should focus on - is the power of encouragement!!! The power of uplifting words or
actions to another individual - or group of people - is almost impossible to
measure - but the results will be sustainable if the words or actions are used consistently!!! Many of us are in the practice
of using positive self-talk and affirmations to keep us uplifted - or to
overcome some deep adversity in our lives that has left a scar. It
is a great way to achieve good things and to maintain a constant "feel
good" mentality - but just one little chunk of
encouragement from someone else is usually far more uplifting (by a factor of
ten - at least) and the effects longer-lasting.
My suggestion to you is to give
encouragement on a daily basis - and if you're not particularly good at it -
then try it for just one week and see how it feels - and observe the change in
the dynamics of the people around you. One week of successful
encouragement will change your entire life because it will become a great habit!!! Sure - it's easy to say nothing
if someone in our lives does something that involves some level of
achievement (no matter how large or small) - but your life (and theirs) will
become far richer and more fulfilling if you can learn to give genuine praise
and encouragement!!! It may not even be achievement just yet - they
may only be 'trying' to do something - but just not quite getting there. Your positive help just may
allow them to reach the goal that they are so desperately seeking.
Give it a go - you've got absolutely nothing to lose - and so much to gain !!!
Moral Lesson
If you're striving for a particular goal yourself - let persistence,
patience, and courage be your closest friends - you'll get there!!! Encourage
someone today.
About the Author: Isaac Oluyi is a motivational teacher, entrepreneur and
entrepreneurship educator. He is happily married with children. You can reach
him via 08060702979 or isaacoluyi@gmail.com
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