Who is Inspirational Communication?

Inspirational Communication is when someone helps you feel brave and ready to try new things by talking to you in a way that makes you believe in yourself.

Imagine you're about to go on a swing, but you're scared of going high. Your friend says, “You’ve gone higher than this before! Just let go!” That’s inspirational communication, your friend is using words to help you feel strong and confident.

Think of inspirational communication like being cheered on by a friendly cheerleader. When you're playing soccer, and you're tired but still trying your best, someone shouting “You’ve got this!” makes it easier to keep going. That’s how inspirational communication works, it gives you extra energy to try harder or take bigger steps.

It doesn’t have to be something big like a soccer game or a swing ride. Even when you're trying to tie your shoes, and someone says, “You almost got it!”, that’s inspirational communication too. It helps you feel proud of little things, so you want to try more.

So next time someone encourages you, remember, they’re using inspirational communication to help you shine!