We all know someone who is currently having a hard time with some aspect of their life. Spend some time today thinking about someone specific who is in this situation…discouraged due to difficulties they face.
Ask them how they are doing. Spend some time and energy in encouraging them in their areas of strength, giftedness, and passion.
If you have the opportunity, encourage them by sharing one of your stories about a tough time you went through and the lessons you learned as a result.
I know, it makes us feel better to share stories of our successes, but the truth is, we learn more from others when they share stories about the times they have stumbled and how they worked through whatever it was. Those are the times we discover what we are truly made of, what we are capable of, and learn the lessons that will help us move forward.
Afterwards, spend some time with your journal and write down some thoughts from your conversation. Write down how it felt before, during, and after.
Write about the impact you were able to have on the other person.
