December 11 is a window of cheer, open this window and enjoy it all year.

Today, encourage someone.

Sometimes a kind word of support or even just showing an interest in someone’s efforts are more important than you can imagine. Recognising and cheering someone’s attempts not only makes them do better but also makes them feel better too! Nobody does well when they are stressed about what they are doing – whether they are studying for an exam, or starting a new job, or learning a new trick. But when you genuinely encourage someone you are showing with interest and empathy that you are there for them. So don’t just tell people what to do, show them how much you care that they try.

The worst mentors pressure, good mentors inform, but the best mentors cheer!

So spread some Christmas cheer and offer encouragement where you can. Every champion needs another champion.

And don’t forget to spread that cheer in all the usual places – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email – and really make things merry and bright!

All in Advent! Are you in? Because we are all in! 💖

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