September 12th is National Day of Encouragement

by General Wellness

Sometimes, along with the physical act of treatment, we find it is necessary to not only treat the body, but also to tend to our patients’ emotional aspects and any parts of their hearts and minds that teeter on the brink of doubt and uncertainty. It’s hard to always feel like we know what we’re doing. Life is complex, and at times, the complexity of life can leave us distrustful of whether or not we are walking the right paths – in education, relationships, professions, and even how we are trying to stay with our healthy patterns.

We love encouraging our patients. Whether it’s in the course of their treatment options, or with other aspects of their lives, we try to encourage our patients each time they come into the clinic to see us. That’s why we love that TOMORROW is NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT!  (It’s also National Report Medicare Fraud Day, but we found that fact slightly less inspirational. 😉 )

This day is dedicated to uplifting people around us and making a positive impact. National Day of Encouragement was intended for all of us to do something to offer encouragement to those around us, whether it is someone at work or in our personal lives, one of our children, parents, or siblings.

We’ve come to appreciate that kindness and assurance can be very empowering for both the people receiving the reassurance, and also those giving it. Empowering others can empower your Self.

HOW TO OBSERVE

  • Make deliberate acts of encouragement providing reassurance and inspiration to people around you.
  • High five someone for a job well done.
  • Tell a colleague how impressed you are with a recent project they’ve completed.
  • Take notice when a friend is getting close to a hard-earned goal, encouraging them to keep going.
  • Tell an elderly neighbor you’d like to rake their leaves or help mow their lawn as a way to show you appreciate them.
  • Tell a clerk at a busy grocery store or a server at a busy restaurant that you appreciate how great they are at what they do and to stay strong with their composure in the face of the busy-ness.
  • Send a card or give a call or text to a family member who may be struggling.  Remind them how important they are to you.  
  • Use #NationalDayofEncouragement to share on social media.