1. Stop what you’re doing and look directly into their eyes
when they’re talking.
2. Make a note of their likes and preferences so you can
recommend joint activities you know they’ll enjoy.
3. Recognize when they’re feeling down on themselves and
say, “I think you’re awesome, and I hope you know it!”
4. Compliment them on their appearance, especially if it’s
something others might not recognize (like a small weight loss).
5. Praise them for a job well done—especially if it’s a tiny
victory that others might not think to acknowledge.
6. Let them know what you find interesting, rare, or
admirable about them.
7. Take an interest in their hobbies and passions, and give
them a chance to light up in sharing why they enjoy them.
8. Compliment them on their skills as a parent or their
thoughtfulness as a son, daughter, brother, or sister.
9. Start a conversation with, “It’s really amazing how you…”
10. Say, “I want you to know you make a difference in my
life. Thank you for being you.”
11. Tell them you believe they can achieve their dream—and
why.
12. If they don’t have a clear dream, recognize and
acknowledge their skills and talents.
13. Ask them questions to help them uncover how they can
leverage their strengths to make a difference in the world.
14. Encourage them to go for something they want but are
scared to pursue.
15. Comfort them after a failure or misstep and let them
know it isn’t representative of who they are or what they’re capable of.
16. Ask them to teach you how to do something to reinforce
that this is something they excel at.
17. Offer to teach them something you know they’ve wanted to
try, and let them know why you think they’d be good at this.
18. Give them something to help them get started on their
dream—like a journal for an aspiring writer, or a design book for someone
interested in fashion.
19. Tell them you want to be the first one to buy their
product or service when they inevitably start making a living off their
passion.
20. Give them a hand-made card and write inside what you see
in them.
21. Give your time—to listen, to support, or to just enjoy
each other’s company.
22. Give them a job referral and say, “You’re the first
person I thought of when I saw this—no one could do this job as well as you!”
23. Give an introduction to someone they’d enjoy knowing—and
introduce them with a compliment (i.e.: This is my good friend Avery, who’s a
fantastic chef and one of the funniest people I know).
24. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Instead of assuming
they’ve done something thoughtful or insensitive, remember their goodness, and
let them know.
25. Give them your approval—nod your head when they’re
talking and commend their thoughts and ideas.
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