Build Encouragement into Environments
Telling people to “be encouraged” is like telling plants to grow.
Words matter, but environments win.
Encouragement matters because discouragement is real.
How to build encouragement into environments?
Category Archive: Encouragement
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Confront the Lies of Comfort
Problems persist because we prefer comforting stories over painful realities.
Leaders tell soothing stories that prolong problems.
“I care more than others,” excuses micromanagement.
“I have high standards,” hides a critical spirit.
The best thing you can do with thorny issues is dig them out before they fester.
Stop Offering Encouragement – Do This Instead
Some people reject encouragement. You say something good. They reply with something bad. Every affirmation is met with, “Yeah, but.”
Sometimes you reject self-encouragement. You say to yourself, “You got this,” and your inner critic says, “No you don’t.”
Use curiosity to encourage people. Here’s how.
10 Ways to Climb Out of Discouragement
Encouragement matters because discouragement is real. Dark feelings give power to joy.
Climb out of discouragement by encouraging yourself. When you seek support, you are owning your encouragement.
Here’s a practical list of 10 ways to climb out of discouragement.
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