Go For It!

Has anyone ever said to you, “Go for it?”  Not as a question, as that first sentence reads, but as an exclamation!  Go for it! Now, you can feel one of two ways about this. You can be invigorated and energized, or perhaps feel pressure if you are not ready for that kind of encouragement.  Perspective is everything when it comes to situations like this one.

Reading another person’s reaction in both facial expression and body language will tell a lot about how that person feels about it.  I think the most important thing to do is try to read how another person might be feeling before saying those three words.

I find it so interesting and quite educational to observe and study behavior.  If one wants to understand where a person is coming from, then it behooves that person to be aware of the signals.  Like I just pointed out, facial expressions and body language speak volumes. But, there are others.  If one knows the person, even small differences in the way they usually react will tell you something.

With strangers, it is quite a different story.  Unless it is very obvious that the person wants encouragement, I wouldn’t say it.  It can backfire and make each of you feel bad. Just look for the ones you can read easily.  Then you will probably be doing a good thing for someone.

The reason I decided to write about this, is that those words have encouraged me.  But I am very aware of the other reactions as I have felt a lack of confidence at different times in my life.

It can be embarrassing if one is not up to the challenge that presents itself.  I guess all a person can do, is to always be aware of the physical signs seen on another’s face and body.  It is a good communication skill for all of us to have.

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