encouragement
noun
ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt 
ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody
a few words of encouragementHe needs all the support and encouragement he can get.With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.encouragement (to somebody) (to do something) She was given every encouragement to try something new.Her words were a great encouragement to them.Opposite
discouragement