Words are very powerful - whether spoken or written! They can help us clarify our own thoughts as well as reach out to others.

A positive phrase delivered to another person can lift their mood and enhance our own sense of generosity. When we offer words of encouragement and receive a beaming smile in return we feel good.

And the same can be said when we are on the receiving end of comforting words of support. Can you think of a time recently when someone said something to you that changed your whole perspective or mood? How good did it make you feel?

Another powerful way to use words is to write down problems and goals. Writing things down helps us to clarify and focus on what really matters. Seeing a problem or goal written down can often spur us into action - help us make a decision and move on with life. Writing things down gives us time to reflect, brainstorm and find solutions.

There's no time like the present. Offer up words of support or put pen to paper today and see what evolves.