Did you know you have the power to make our world a better place? I know what you are thinking. “Who? Me? Impossible!” I hear you saying. But it’s true. 你知道你有能力让我们的世界变得更美好吗？我知道你在想什么。“谁？我？不可能！”我听到你说。但是这是真的。

In this world of turmoil and strife, with chaos everywhere across our nation and around the globe, there has never been a greater hunger for simple words of encouragement.  这个混乱和冲突的世界，在我们国家和世界的混乱中，从来没有一种强大的鼓励的语言。

Excessive stress, lack of control, financial pressure, uncertainty about tomorrow—these are all taking their toll on people’s emotions, health, and morale. 过大的压力，缺乏控制，财务压力，明天的不确定——这些都是对人们的情绪，健康和斗志影响的因素。

However, there is hope.  然而，还是有希望的。

There is one indispensable ingredient that can transform and inspire individuals, improve life, grow a positive attitude, build self-esteem, and enhance relationships.  有一个可以来改变和激发个人不可缺少的因素，提高生活质量，有一个积极的态度，建立自尊和增强人际关系。

That ingredient is encouragement. 这些成分是具有鼓励性的。

Albert Schweitzer said, “Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being.”  阿尔伯特·施韦策说，“有时候我们一旦出去就会被另一个人的火焰掩盖。”

There are two ways to rekindle that flame, to give the gift of encouragement—by your words and by your actions. 有两种方法可以重燃火焰，通过你的语言和行为送鼓励别人的礼物。

Your heartfelt and positive words can make a difference in a person’s life, which could lead to a change in the community, nation, and world. 你真诚的积极的话可以改变一个人的生活，这也可以导致一个社区，国家和世界的改变。

 Mother Teresa said, “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” 修女特蕾莎说，“善良的话可以是简短的容易说的，但是它们的回声是无止境的。”

Here are some positive ways to encourage people with your words. 这里是一些用你话鼓励别人的积极方式：

1.  Offer praise for ordinary accomplishments. Look for the little things that most people take for granted.  1.对普通成就进行表扬。大多数人认为寻找小事情是理所当然的。

Make it personal. Look the other person in the eye, pause, and share your words with real meaning. 因人而异，看着他人的眼睛，停顿，并与他们分享你话的真正含义。

2.  Show appreciation. Watch for the slightest improvement in someone. Be specific.  2.表示感谢。看到别人的小的改善。

Avoid clichés like, “You’re doing a great job.” Instead tell the person exactly what it is that you appreciate about him or her.  细心的，避免这样说，“你在做一项伟大的工作。”相反，告诉他或她你欣赏他或她的什么。

Is it their timeliness, work ethic, the way they treat customers or the way they ran the meeting? Perhaps it’s someone’s weight loss, efficiency, or tidiness. 是他们工作及时，职业道德，他们对待客户的方式或者是他们开会的方式？或许是一个人减肥，做事效率还是爱干净。