February 12, 2025 - Encouraging Words for Today!

While we may not receive encouraging words very often, and sadly, some of you may receive unencouraging words, we all benefit from being on the "receiving end" of encouraging words, so today I want to share encouraging words with you. Please know I absolutely believe and mean every word I'm about to say - I hope you will be encouraged!

• You have talents and strengths, even if there are times you may not feel like you do, the truth is you are amazing!
• Remember, every expert was once a beginner, just like you. Give it your best shot, and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
• It’s OK to make mistakes. This is how we learn and grow. What matters most is for you to keep trying and never give up.
• Always remember, you are unique and special in your own way. Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.
• Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you face your fears to overcome them. 
• It’s OK not to have all the answers right now. The most important thing is to trust in your ability. You can navigate through this because your resilience is stronger than any uncertainty.
• Believe in yourself. Your potential is limitless, and your talents are unique. Don’t let doubt overshadow your incredible abilities.
• Stay focused on your journey, even when progress feels slow. Every step is bringing you closer to your dream. Keep setting goals and pushing forward.
• Keep shining bright even when faced with negativity. Use constructive feedback to grow, but let go of what doesn’t serve you.
• Every day, in every way, you are becoming better and stronger.
• Choose to see the good in every situation and learn from it.
• Give yourself permission to make mistakes. It’s part of growing and learning.
• You are absolutely worthy of respect and kindness from yourself and others.
• Speak kindly to yourself because your words have power.

I also want to share a few encouraging quotes with you today - 

• “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou
• “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
• “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.” — Amelia Earhart
• “Hard things will happen to us. We will recover. We will learn from it. We will grow more resilient because of it.” — Taylor Swift

I found these encouraging words and quotes at this link. Take a moment to check it out - you will find more encouraging words and quotes!

So, once again today I want to send you my virtual "hug" - You matter. You deserve to be loved and are loved - I love you! You make our world a better place - we need you in this world. I hope you have people around you who tell you these things, but if not, please let me be someone who does. Yes, I say this every day, but these words are true and will always be so. You will find the video at this link.