Why a good pep talk doesn't always need to include advice
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There are times in life that call for you to give a good pep talk.
Maybe your partner just lost their job. Maybe your kid has back-to-school jitters. Or maybe you're at karaoke and nervous about your performance.
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To spark courage and motivation, you'll need to show your loved one — or yourself — that "you're on their side, you've got their back and they can do this," says writer and comedian Josh Linden, co-author of Tiny Pep Talks: Bite
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