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INSPIRATION >> TEN WAYS TO BENEFIT OTHERS
INSPIR ATION STATION
10 Ways to Inspire W RIT TE N BY C A MERON COBB
Inspiring someone is one of the most rewarding ways to leave a legacy, and you don’t have to be super wealthy or wellknown to do so. Inspiration is all about how your actions can promote a positive change in people. Whether that be one or one hundred – every difference makes a difference. Here are some simple ways to inspire the world around you. “Correction does much, but encouragement does more.” — JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
1. BE ENCOURAGING A message of encouragement can go a long way, and there’s always something going on in another’s life at any given moment – whether that be a little league game for a child, a job interview for a friend, a family member preparing for a major surgery, and everything in between. Make it a habit to note dates and times of events for those in your life, and when it’s a day or two in advance, you can wish them the best of luck or let them know they’re in your thoughts. Don’t be afraid to extend this to strangers! Jot down a few words of encouragement on some Post-it notes and stick them in various public places. You’d be amazed at what a small surprise of support can do for someone you don’t even know. Need inspiration for your inspirational messages? Check out sites that have prewritten notes for sale, like mystickyquotes.com, to get the ideas flowing!
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OUR TOWN MAGAZINE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018