Encouragement is U...

Nobody's life is perfect.  We all experience disappointments, setbacks, bad breaks and frustrations at some point in our lives. At times it will seem that they all come at once, and we find ourselves in a funk. Before we know it, we start to see the negative side of everything around us.  This funk is easy to fall into however it is not how we are supposed to live.  With a little effort and change of mentality we can turn this funk into encouragement,not only for ourselves but for others.

It all begins by taking action.  I encourage you to start by doing something positive. Taking action puts you in control of your life.  It helps you to get positively focused. Small accomplishments can do wonders for your attitude.  It can be as simple as organizing a drawer, doing maintenance around the house or office or even just adding some flowers to your scenery.  Just do something positive for yourself.

I encourage you to help someone else. I challenge you to bring some cheer into someone's life. Read a book to a child. Make a donation of time or money. Help your neighbor with a project. Be a blessing to someone by sharing a smile or a hug.  You will find as you give of yourself, you’ll begin to feel great.

I encourage you to start right now to count your blessings. There are so many good things about life that you cannot take for granted. I challenge you to appreciate and be thankful for your home, your health, your family, your life’s experiences, your friends, your skills, your knowledge, and the beautiful world around you. Stop and think of all the people who love you and care about you.  You really are blessed within this imperfect world.

I encourage you to find something to do that will challenge you.  Strive to re-direct your negative energy and frustrations toward something that will challenge you to be your best.  Strive to bring out the best in you, no matter your circumstance.

Remember that things will only be as negative or as positive as you make them. So adjust your attitude, get your life on the upward trail and be that encouragement that everyone needs.