encouragement

commendation

Formal expression of approval

• applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
• accoladeExpression of high esteem
• kudosPraise and honor

compliment · congratulations · tribute · recognition · approval · plaudit · cheer · honors · ovation · esteem

reassurance

Words meant to calm

• consolationComfort during distress
• solaceRelief from distress
• soothingReducing distress or discomfort

support · empathy · compassion · understanding · kindness · warmth · gentleness · tenderness · sympathy · commiseration

drive

Operate a vehicle

• incentiveReward encouraging action
• inspirationSource of creative impulse
• spurIncentive or heel device

impetus · stimulus · push · prod · catalyst · spark · ignition · jumpstart · rallying cry · pep talk

backing

Aid or sponsorship

• assistanceSupport or aid given
• aidSupport given freely
• reinforcementAdding support or encouragement

help · sponsorship · patronage · boost · championing · bolstering · guidance · solidarity · advocacy · nurturing

optimism

Tendency to expect good

• faithTrust without proof
• beliefTrust held as true
• aspirationStrong desire for achievement

promise · possibility · potential · anticipation · expectation · uplift · silver lining · hopefulness · bright side · forward-looking

empowerment

Gaining authority or confidence

• self-beliefTrust in one's capabilities
• assuranceFirm promise or certainty
• boldnessFearless readiness to act

self-esteem · resolve · determination · fortitude · resilience · grit · tenacity · self-assurance · backbone · inner strength

• social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
• teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
• assistancehelp, help desk, aid, helpdesk, assistance
• Wholesome thingskindness, love, family, friendship, honesty
• coachinghead coach, life coaching, mentorship, executive coaching, fitness coach
• cheeringcheers, applause, clapping, rooting, yelling