Words of Encouragement

One word. One word is all it takes sometimes. We may want to give up or just put it off for later. With our lives being as busy as they are we push things aside. Sometimes the things we push aside are the things we love to do the most, the things that bring us back to who we truly are, and the people we want to be.
I am sad to say that I had given up on my writing for the time being because I had become caught up in other things such as work, my boyfriend, and friends, but most of all I had started to doubt myself. I had decided to put my writing aside but I found that the real reason I had stopped writing was because I had stopped believing in myself. I have always wanted to write in hopes of even touching one person and making them see; but I didn't think I was good enough to write and make a difference. I gave up on one of my biggest dreams, saying, "I'll finish it later. Oh I'll do it later". I was always making excuses so I wouldn't face failure.
It hit me square in the face today though. Someone had written an encouraging comment on my blog saying how I actually had made a difference. It put the biggest smile on my face to realize that someone was actually reading my words and liked them. I decided to get back into the game again realizing that not everyone will like what I have to say but some... some people will. That is who I am writing for anyway. I'm writing for the people who will listen and I hope that all of you reading this will take this to heart.
Stop putting people down and ENCOURAGE! All it takes is even one little encouraging word. So many people are afraid or think that they can't do it. This is why I challenge everyone to say at least three encouraging things everyday. You boost their confidence and help to make them believe in themselves. Not only that, but you also can create a happier and more up-beat environment. Even in a competition we all should be good sports. Congratulate the winner and tell the last that they did a good job and good on them for trying. It takes a lot to be a good loser but even more sometimes to be a good winner.
Always try to do the things you love. Even if you aren't the best, you will still shine because your love for what you do will show. If you see someone failing, don't laugh or mock them, lend a hand and kind words. Inspiration comes from encouragement and everyone needs a little of that.

So thank you very very much to the person who wrote that comment and I want everyone to remember my challenge today. Say at LEAST two encouraging things everyday. See what happens and you'll be surprised what the outcome is over time.