{"id":1103,"date":"2014-07-09T22:32:58","date_gmt":"2014-07-09T22:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=1103"},"modified":"2014-07-09T22:32:58","modified_gmt":"2014-07-09T22:32:58","slug":"how-to-write-an-encouraging-text-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2014\/07\/how-to-write-an-encouraging-text-message.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Write an Encouraging Text Message"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Encouraging<\/a><\/p>\n

“If we’re going to bring out the best in people, we, too, need to sow seeds of encouragement.” – Joel Osteen<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With smartphones grabbing people\u2019s attention throughout the day, these devices can be a great way to connect with someone you care about.<\/p>\n

In addition to reminding your partner to pick up some milk, your partner\u2019s smartphone can also remind her how special she is. Similarly, sending an encouraging text message can let him know that you are thinking of him.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a simple approach to writing an encouraging text message, along with some sample text messages so you can begin encouraging someone right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Primer<\/h2>\n

1.\tKeep it short<\/strong>. Since a single text message can only be 160 characters long, get right to the point. Tell your loved one how you feel directly and sincerely.
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\n2.\tGet visual<\/strong>. Add a photo of a special place or choose a sentimental picture from your camera roll.
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\n3.\tHave fun with Emoticons.<\/strong> Emoticons are appropriately named because they convey emotion \u2013and in this case, your emotion. Use the search term \u201cemoticons for text messaging\u201d to learn how to enable Emoticons for your smartphone.
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\n4.\tSend it at the right time.<\/strong> If you know your loved one has a busy morning, wait to send the text message during lunch or right after work. You want your encouraging text message to be a welcomed reprieve; not an interruption.
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\n5.\tQuote it.<\/strong> Sending a short, but powerful quote can be just the right words.
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\n6.\tSay it with love.<\/strong> No matter the message, put a little of you<\/em> in it and say it like you mean it, but more important, say it with love.<\/p>\n

One Dozen Sample Text Messages<\/h2>\n

1.\tYou are strong. I love you and believe in you.
\n2.\tYou are a blessing to the world and are loved deeply by all of us.
\n3.\tI wish you could see yourself the way I see you.
\n4.\tYour light takes my breath away.
\n5.\tYou never know what wonderful things await you just around the corner!
\n6.\tI know you have the discipline, bravery, and inner strength to see this through.
\n7.\tSending love. You can do it!
\n8.\t\u201cAlways remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.\u201d – Winnie the Pooh.
\n9.\tThis is your life \u2013 love it, live it
\n10.\tYou have so many dreams waiting for you. Happiness is right there inside of You!
\n11.\tFocus on what you CAN do instead of what you can\u2019t.
\n12.\tTake a deep breath in and allow the love to flow.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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