It truly doesn't take much to encourage others and, best of all, it's very affordable and requires no special equipment. Here are some simple ways to encourage others.
☆ Take an interest.
I believe this is one of the most practical ways of encouraging others. Show that you're interested in what they're doing.People like to talk about themselves and once you get them talking, you fire up their enthusiasm (热情).
☆ Acknowledge a job well done.
Great achievements take time and effort. You can encourage others by acknowledging their effort. A simple "well done" or "thank you" can be influential.
☆ Lend a hand.
In fact, you can be the first one to offer to lend a hand. If a person sees you are willing to spend your time and energy on their interests, they will be more encouraged to see it through and less likely to give up.
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Thank someone when he/she does something for you. Thank your partner after he/she cooks a nice meal. Thank a friend for lending you a book. A simple "thank you" lets others know what they have done is meaningful to you.
☆ Give a call to your friend.
As you know, we're all busy, and in the age of emails and texts, phone calls seem ancient to many people. Even if they miss the call they'll appreciate the effort and your message. Make an effort to do this just once a week for one person and see how your connections respond to the encouragement.
A. Get them talking.
B. Show your appreciation.
C. Do something unexpected.
D. But people love hearing from friends.
E. You are probably waiting for someone to ask you for advice.
F. Haven't you felt important when someone asked for your advice?
G. These words can make a difference between going on and giving up.
