Need a little “pick me up”? Want to inspire others and help them feel a bit better. See our posts about featuring words of encouragement to help yourself and others feel batter.
Losing a mother is one of the worst things that can happen to you, especially if you are close to your mom. My mom not being there anymore is something I can’t quite wrap my head around, and I’m fortunate that my mom is still here for me (even though she’s chronically ill). But my … Read more
One of the most unsettling experiences in life is those moments after an accident. One minute, you are enjoying a leisurely drive with the kids and your spouse… and the next, the unthinkable happens. No matter how an accident happens, it is something unnerving and scary. One may describe it as “their life flashing before … Read more
“What?” What do you mean I’m having a miscarriage?” I asked my gynecologist, frantically. More questions followed. “Are you sure?” “What’s wrong?” “Does the baby have a heartbeat?” I was shocked, confused, in denial, and heartbroken all at once. I finally got pregnant and now I’m losing my baby. I thought I’d forever be broken by the … Read more
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex, rigorous, and expensive procedure. On top of that, the period of going through IVF cycles is often a sensitive and distressing time for women, who’ve already had to deal with the stress of not getting pregnant on their own. For those reasons alone, offering words of encouragement for someone going … Read more
When you become a grandparent, you’ve reached a special milestone in your life. Forming a bond with your grandchildren is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives. And of course, it’s something that will bring any grandparent joy. Having a granddaughter is especially sweet. After all, you now have yet … Read more
Chances are, someone you know personally in your family, on your job, in your neighborhood, in church, or civic organization is suffering from depression. It may even be you that is depressed. Love and support from those closest to you or close to a depressed person you know can be the lifeline needed to bring … Read more
Even though you are blessed and gifted with the ability to run fast, jump high, and exhibit incredible feats of strength… it still does you mind and soul good to receive words of encouragement. Whether in sports or life, setbacks and defeat are certain. Those unfortunate circumstances are sure to bring pain and frustration. And … Read more
When you know a student is struggling with coursework and staying motivated, will words of encouragement help motivate and inspire them? You bet they will! In fact, research studies investigating the power of verbal encouragement found that college students receiving encouragement from counselors reported they felt more empowered to earn their degree and make better … Read more
When it comes to the fragile mindset of many senior citizens, an encouraging word can go a long way. Let’s face it, no matter what our age, we love having our spirits lifted… but seniors, above all, are dealing with many issues that typically don’t affect the young in the same way. Issues such as … Read more
Many of us know how it feels to muster up the nerves to ask our crush out on a date or be flattered by someone who has feelings for us and wants to get to know us better. But, somehow, we pushed past the nerves and threw ourselves into the relationship headfirst. Next thing we … Read more