It’s Monday, and I like to blow off steam in the beginning of the week to make for a much smoother transition throughout the week!
Encouragement is something many take for granted. Whether it is a simple motivating word, quick note, card or other act of support it can be the deciding factor for many when it comes to moving forward.
While there are those that believe they are never encouraged, I advise them to take a step back and realize that encouragement isn’t always a show of favor. At times, it can seem as if everyone is against your next move, or spilling out negativity whenever you need support. But, the fact of the matter is that everyone is entitled to their own unique way of supporting one another. Most times, we take for granted that someone may be giving us adivice or lack there of based on their own unique experience(s). How can someone be in favor or tell you to hike the Grand Canyon, yet has never been there and is not aware of any dangers? Would, “Go ahead! Hike the Grand Canyon! You deserve to because you’re a great person! When are you leaving?” be the advice you are seeking? Yet, it sounds and can appear motivating and supportive. Have you asked yourself, “What is their motive for encouraging you?” See, I personally look at both sides of the coin before determining the value.
Is it fair? Is it fair to ask someone something they are not good at deciding? What if it makes them uncomfortable or they have agreed that they can be a little bias? I’m sure most of us have our fair track record of bad advice or that considered, “not so good” that we have dished out. If you are wise, you normally retreat before getting cornered into a “Help me decide my future crisis!” initiated by someone else.
Why can’t people just decide for themselves what to do? Why do people get so angry and/or so wicked and dwell on someone’s lack to encourage and throw it in another’s face constantly? If they don’t get it, they probably never will; well not on your time anyway! Got it? Good. Just move on, be appreciative of what is around you because it could be much worse, grow up and start making adult decisions on your own! Even if it is the decision to get new company! Decide for yourself already and stop blaming others for what you are not so sure of yourself!!!
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