GIVING affirmations is a simple gesture to show that you care, appreciate, or recognize someone’s strength and value. This can take many forms, from verbal to written to a tap on the shoulder. A simple gesture can have a significant impact on people’s lives.

When we recognize people’s presence or efforts, we boost their confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being. We encourage positive behavior.

Mother Theresa once said, “There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” » People have this need to be loved and understood. It is this kind of joy that makes them alive, happy and satisfied.

Affirmations help meet our basic need to belong. This is the third level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The need to feel like you belong to a group or family unit and the need to feel loved, loved and cherished.

Affirmations make people feel validated, which increases their likelihood of repeating positive activities. They will continue to do the things that were valued and paid attention to. Eventually, they will find ways to improve them.

Recognition always encourages positive behaviors in the workplace, at home or in any relationship and situation.

We don’t need to say, “You did a perfect job,” when the work was clearly flawed. But we can always recognize the effort put into trying to make it perfect. We can give our opinion later.

Many cases put us in delicate situations because we are not recognized. We feel neglected, which can lead to emotional fatigue and frustration.

At small gatherings, for example, the host tried to recognize participants’ names but failed to call them out. Inside you will say “Am I a ghost?” Do I really exist?

You’re trying to connect with someone for the first time. Your messages have been seen and read. No response or even a simple emoji. What does it do?

Not giving affirmations can create feelings of insecurity and low morale in individuals. They feel worthless and unsupported and may doubt their abilities and connection to the world.

The sad reality of this age is the diminishing value of others. We tend to discredit a person’s legacy or good deeds because we focus on what people are drawn into: negativity.

We focus on unfavorable aspects and outcomes or problems and limitations rather than on what we already have and potential solutions and opportunities. We create a culture of disconnection and negativity because affirmation is rare. Let’s not make this the norm.

Let’s continue to recognize the small acts. These are simple joys that not everyone can offer.

Simple recognition can make a difference in helping people feel respected, encouraged and motivated.

However, affirmations do not only come from others. How you talk to yourself matters.

When you can’t get things right, don’t tell yourself you’re stupid; Instead, tell yourself that you will learn from your mistakes.

Affirm. Change your negative thoughts to positive thoughts. Develop and improve your self-esteem. DEF