The Loss of a loved one

A person who has just lost a loved one needs to be encouraged and supported. They need to be around positive people and to hear positive words. Do not over do it. It is important to say the right things all the time or else you will exacerbate the situation.

Grieving people go through various phases of grief and you need to be sensitive to understand the grieving process and what words to say at each stage.

A person who is just starting a new job

It can get very unsettling to move in to a new job especially if it is not what you have done before. If you have a friend who has just started in a new job then you better think of ways to make that person settle in. If the person has a good sense of humour, it is a good idea to send him or her some poems on encouragement about being in a new job.

Someone in a new country

Being in a different country can be so frustrating especially if you can not understand the local language. One of the predominant feelings are anxiety and being home sick. I know someone who fell into a major depression after going overseas to pursue her studies. This person spent two months seriously ill due to depression.

Other than these, sick people also need some words of encouragement and also those who are locked up in jail. So while you are going about enjoying your life, do take sometime to say a positive word to a person who needs it.