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Now More than Ever: National Day of Encouragement

Posted on September 9, 2020
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national day of encouragement: chalk art saying you got thisIf there’s one recognition day we need now more than ever, it’s the National Day of Encouragement on September 12. Seriously, from the coronavirus pandemic to murder hornets, divisive politics and serious storms, 2020 has us all in need of some serious reassurance.

If you read the Senate resolution designating September 12 as the National Day of Encouragement in 2009, you’ll see the reason it still holds true today: “negative images, stories, and influences in the day-to-day lives of Americans can detrimentally affect their emotional well-being, interactions with others, and general demeanor.”

The beauty of offering someone—whether a colleague, friend, loved one or even a total stranger—encouragement is that it costs you nothing, but can net huge dividends. And if you are a leader in your organization, it should be part of your everyday routine.

Benefits of Encouragement

You may not realize the impact a few words of encouragement can have on a person. It can:

  • Let them know they are on the right path when they aren’t sure
  • Lift them up when they feel down
  • Motivate them to keep going when they feel like giving up
  • Spark their renewed dedication to a difficult challenge

Simple Acts Matter

Encouraging someone doesn’t have to be complicated. A smile or a pat on the back and a “great job” may say it all. Here are a few other ideas:

  • Say thank you for a job well done in a meaningful way
  • Check in to see how they are doing—by phone, email, text or in person
  • Compliment them on how they did something
  • Tell them something you admire about them
  • Offer to help them with a goal or project
  • Remind them they aren’t alone

Now More than Ever

You need only watch one newscast to see why we need to encourage each other now more than ever. Knowing how to provide encouragement doesn’t just make you a world-class leader, but a great human being as well. If this is a skill you need help developing, give us a call.

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