Encouragement (noun)

1. The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
2. Something that gives someone support, confidence, or hope.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from encourager 'to encourage'.

Examples:

1. She offered words of encouragement to the discouraged runner.
2. The teacher's encouragement helped the student believe in herself.
3. The coach's encouragement helped the team to win the game.
4. The award was an encouragement to the young artist to keep working hard.
5. The child needed encouragement to try the challenging puzzle.