Lana's Little Things #194 -The POWER of Encouragement !🤝🫂💛🌻
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Welcome back, friend!
My FIRST "LIVE" for 2025!😊
Just 18 days into this New Year - are you feeling inspired? Or already overwhelmed at the sheer volume of things to do?
Encouragement basically comes from a root word meaning "calling to one's side" (To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope.”) and we can all do with those in our lives who lift us up!💛🫂💯
We all battle moments of self-doubt, insecurity, and discouragement; moments where we can feel like giving up rather than going on. And we ALL need even a little encouragement to continue, whether just navigating daily life , but especially when going through tough times or moments when we are just tired and feel like giving up.
Our words have POWER : to either encourage or discourage – there is NO middle ground.
And this is NOT difficult, but it doesn't always come naturally, so can we work , for this week , one week at a time to do one of these 4 things:
💛🫂1/ SMILE- to your spouse, children even random strangers (it WORKS even in the supermarket!)
💛🫂2/ WRITE: send someone a physical card, or a GIF just to say: "Thinking of you; keep going! "Don't give up!"
💛🫂3/ SPEAK: just a few words- call a friend you know who is having a hard time right now; or , yes again , someone you see everyday on your route to work- a simple: "Have a good day!" can make all the difference . We just don't know what people are going through in their lives .
💛🫂4/THINK encouraging thoughts- yes we can ...encourage OURSELVES! - remind ourselves that we are worthy, we have a purpose, we have value, WE MATTER. Start th eday with a prayer , requesting that our intention and our kindness to OURSELVES will set the vibes for the rest of the day , for us and all we meet!
Remember: Brain scans have shown that we get and give "good vibes " when we encourage others as well.💛🫂
So whether a random stranger or your closest friend, encouragement is LIFE GIVING!
Cherish those in your life who encourage you !
Good vibes!💗
From my heart to yours ALWAYS💗
Dr. Lana
