Each year I set a goal to be more encouraging in my relationships, my attitude – in my life in general, but I really don’t think we can be encouraging on a regular basis without being intentional. Becoming an encourager requires planning. Here are some ideas you can use to become an encourager in the new year.
1. Encourage yourself
- Change your words
- Read the Word
- Remind yourself
2. Take notice of those who need encouraging
- Look
- Listen
- Ask
3. Choose a strategy
- Words
- Action
- Gifts
4. Gather your supplies
- Words – send encouraging notes (Notecards, bible, address book)
- Action – make meals (make a list, shop for supplies, get containers)
- Gifts (make a list, purchase gifts, storage or staging area)
5. Practice encouraging
- Schedule time
- Smile!
- Just do it – send the cards, make the meals, give the gift
Becoming an encourager – or a better encourager – in 2023 requires planning and intentionality – take some time to plan and then get to it!