Be a cheerleader.

Not in the sense of putting on a short skirt and shaking those pompoms, but in the sense of finding joy in being a champion for the people around you.

Think someone is doing something fantastic? Tell them.

Wish you were part of group of people who supported each other’s dreams? Find people whose dreams you share and support theirs.

Love getting sweet Tweets and email notes? Send one to someone else.

On the hunt for a mentor to help you forge your path? Look for things you can do to help the people you admire. Or better yet - direct your energies to helping someone who doesn’t have your advantages along their own path.

It can be tempting sometimes to focus on the things that are missing from your life: to wish you had more love, more support, a greater sense of value.

But here’s a secret - the greatest happiness is usually to be found in championing the value of others.

Image: Tori Wright.

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