Words to encourage

There are times in any good friendship when your friend is feeling down and you have to be there to make things a little better. This morning we asked you on Facebook and Twitter  to tell us about your words of encouragement you choose to pass on. We asked the same question to the Fairlady team. Here are some of the answers:

'I try to steer clear of the clichés and really just listen to what the person is going through. But sometimes words of wisdom are needed and something that often keeps me going during difficult times is: If you're brought to it, you'll be bought through it. Sometimes it helps me to admit that my situation is bigger than me and I don’t have complete control, but somehow (with faith and the great support that surrounds me) I’ll get through it.' - Jennifer Searle, digital editor

'Change is the only constant, and this too shall pass. Drink lots of water, and just chip away – one chip at a time. Just doing something, no matter what, will make you feel better, more empowered. And if you need practical help, please call.' – Sameena Aimen, chief sub-editor

'Have you got a bottle opener?' - Robyn McLarty, senior sub-editor

'I don’t really have any particular words of encouragement – I think that if your friend knows you are listening to her, that in itself is a great help.' - Anna Rich, senior editor

Here were some responses from you that we really enjoyed reading:

'Pull yourself towards yourself! We don’t have much time before we can have our first GnT and we still have so much to do! '- Non Smit

'This too shall pass' -  Gadija Muller

'Keep repeating to yourself "My good comes from anyone and everyone, also anywhere and everywhere!' -  Dee Prinsloo

‘You will always be my friend...you know too much! And this too shall pass... Scratch it off your bucket list and put it on your f_ _ _it list!’ -  Layla Castle

What are your words of encouragement? Tell us on Facebook or comment below.