Let’s Lift Each Other Up. Ten tips for supporting each other.
Lift Each Other Up.
Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years. –Joseph B. Wirthlin
Why is it that we live in a culture where we feel we must always one up each other? I am all for healthy competition in sport but in daily life we should celebrate each others accomplishments as they happen. We also need to be ready to hold each other up when life throws a challenge in the path. We need to keep our eyes open to see the struggles and the successes happening all around us. It is great to celebrate the positive things that are happening for you but don’t forget to look to see what is happening for others.
Here are some things you can do to support someone else today:
- Listen. Just listen.
- Lend a shoulder to cry on.
- Check-in when you know things are tough. A phone call, a note, a simple quick text can help.
- Be available. You will be there if needed if you can. Just letting a friend know you are there can help lift someone up.
- Give them space if they ask for it. Let them know the need for space is ok too.
- Ask, “how are you doing?” and be ready for whatever it is that they have to tell you.
- Celebrate achievements no matter how big or small.
- Notice the small things.
- Ask about something that you haven’t asked about in awhile.
- Get silly. Laughing together can ease tension and bring on the smiles.
What can you to to lift someone up today. How will you support a friend in need?
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Lovely post today and a great reminder that we can lift up not only friends, but strangers, too. LOVE it. Thanks for such a thoughtful read.
Elle recently posted…Spring it On!
Wonderful ways to show some kindness! Just being there and listening can have such a great impact!
What a great post! I love the ideas you shared. I like walking around with a smile on my face and smiling at strangers… smiling is contagious. 🙂
It’s funny how we forget that sometimes something simple really can make someones day! Love all of these!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness recently posted…Gluten Free Carrot Cake Baked Donuts with Coconut Cream Frosting {Paleo}
i love all of these. so important. especially noticing the small things!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted…Bean Bytes 133
I love the just listen tip – sometimes that all someone needs – and it’s so easy for us to do!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Balsamic Eggplant Steaks
Noticing small things is such a great tip.
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Marathon Monday 3/23 & Run L’Arche Half Marathon Recap
Noticing the small things really is huge! These are great tips and reminders!
AJ @ NutriFitMama recently posted…Chattanooga Raccoon Mountain Half Marathon | A MUST DO race in TN
Love this! I can’t stand one-upping – especially when it’s negative – like someone says they were sick and someone else tries to prove they were more sick – why do you want to be sick at all?!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Race To The Piano Man Recap
I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life, who literally lift me up daily. I feel kindness is one of the simplest ways to change the world around you. I don’t think we truly know how far a simple act can reach.
nice post and a great reminder for all of us. Little things make a big difference.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Smokey Mac n Cheese Stuffed Peppers w BBQ Tofu
Lovely post today, and a reminder that no matter how you’re feeling, there is someone out there who needs your shoulder to lean on for just a moment – and the act of offering it itself can make you feel uplifted because you’ve helped them.
Listening is so important. there are times my “helpful” friend tries to offer me solutions (that I’ve already been through!) and it’s just so annoying. please just listen!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #19
i’m a fan of listening. and getting silly. and wine. wine always helps. 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Cherry Blossom Ten Miler Training Recap Week 3
Great tips. Lifting others up is so much more rewarding than climbing over them to get where you want to go.
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Beer, cello, and running
Its so important to make ourselves available to others. Sometimes all that others need is a shoulder to cry on in order to make it through a tough day.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Comment on Shamrock Half Marathon Training Log – Week 18 by Farrah
I love all of these! I’ve been trying to remember little bits and pieces of conversations that I have with patients so that I can ask them about it the next time I see them! It always brings huge smiles to their faces, and I love seeing them light up! :]
Farrah recently posted…Acute Bronchitis
I have been trying to be better about checking in with friends. We don’t live far from each other but with full time jobs and busy lives, it’s easy to let weeks go by, so I’ve been being more active about calling in just to say hi. Great tips!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Questions About Training For a PR
This is lovely! So, so true and such a refreshing reminder on a Monday. What a nice way to start the week!!
Have a wonderful day!
Natalie recently posted…Weekend Recap
This is absolutely fantastic. We need a whole lot more of it, especially lately it seems.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Spaghetti Fritters. Sort Of.
Some times I think we don’t realize the power of doing these things. They’re wonderful for the giver and the givee.
This is so awesome. I love these little tips you’re sharing. I always feel better when I do something (or say something) that makes someone else also feel better. Passing the kindness on is so important!
Beautiful post. We should all strive for relationships built on these actions.
Stephanie recently posted…Mayhem Monday: Pass the Coffee
Beautiful post! It’s inspiring!
Katie @ Huff ‘n Puff to Buff ‘n Tough recently posted…First 5K of the Year: Green Beer 5K 2015 Race Recap
Yes! This message needs to be spread far and wide. Thanks for sharing. I think we too often forget that one of the best things we can do for someone is just listen intently and share kind words.