Encouraging them can be a powerful way toshow them you careabout them and support them.

We know that sometimes, the right words can be hard to find.

Dont worry, weve got you!

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At a Glance

Its important to cheer on your loved ones.

Make it a point to compliment their efforts, regardless of the outcome.

Go, get your cheer on!

Notice how simple and straightforward many of them are.

You don’t have to be a poet or a motivational speaker to have an impact.

It’s easier to be there for someoneeven in small waysthan you might think.

But think about times you have been encouraged or complimented about your work.

It felt pretty good, right?

Research shows that encouraging employees improves their commitment to their job.

For a Friend

These are some words of encouragement for a friend.

If your partner’slove languageis words of affirmation, this kind of verbal reinforcement can be even more critical.

you’re free to use these phrases, or find your own.

Either way, theyll appreciate it if you genuinely mean it.

Yoursupportand understanding will probably mean more to them than you know.

2022 Jul 7;13:644243. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.644243