Because I opened Photoshop for the first time since high school and somehow MADE A BUTTON (thank you, curtsy), we’re doing this. I present to you The “You Inspire Me” Project. Squeeee!
FAQ
(Okay, so none of these questions were asked frequently — or at all — but, well, whatever)
Wait, why are you doing this project?
Hello? Cute button! Just kidding. (Kind of.)
Lately, I’ve been realizing the power of paying it forward. There are so many people who inspire me through their words/ideas/style/art/humor/courage/grace/energy/wisdom/whatnot, but because of whatever reason — intimidation, laziness, pride — I don’t make it a point to tell them. I simply admire them from afar. I think it’s finally time for them to know how they’ve touched my life, how they, in some way, push me to be better. Everyone could use a little encouragement now and then.
Cool, I’ll join you.
COOL!
So who should I be thinking of?
Anyone and everyone who inspires you. These could be people you know, people you sorta know, people you’d like to know.
How do I tell them they inspire me?
However you’d like. You can do this publicly (post a tribute on your blog, write on their Facebook walls, call your local radio station, hire a skywriter — hey, iono) or privately (email them, send a handwritten note, pick up the phone and call). Remember, the more specific you are in your comments, the greater impact you’ll have on the person.
Do I give them this button?
No. This is not an award to bestow upon those who inspire you, but rather your pledge to pass along the compliments.
How do I get the button? It’s really cute.
Thanks! Just copy and paste the code below onto your website.
That’s about it. If you’re in, please leave a comment. Thanks for participating!
I think this is a fantastic idea Michelle! I am definitely in!
This is such a great idea! I have WAY to many people to pay tribute to…
That button is glorious, for the record. Mad props on that. And I don’t often give people mad props, so feel excited. Heehee.
I’m totally going to do this – such an awesome idea! I already have a few ideas for people I want to write about. (Because I obviously can’t hire a skywriter, darn it.)
i’m so in! what a great idea. :)
This is such a great idea! Love it!!
Dude, I love this so much I shared it with my team, we had a nomination program for peeps to tell us about who inspires them, but I hope you don’t mind us adopting it for a global You Inspire Me campaign?
This is great! I love it, and I’m definitely in!
woohoooo. i’m in x 237.
(you’re photoshop button making skills inspire me. just sayin’)..
Okay, first use: Michelle, you inspire me! Thanks to you, I’m a blogger :) And when you talk about making changes in your life, it inspires me to get off my bum and do something different! I think that you have a knack for relating to people and moving them to greatness. You can tell by all the blog comments- there is true sincerity in the things people say to you here :)
I’m in.
And WAY TO GO! with the button thing. I actually meant to talk to you about making one. Then I forgot. But you are OBVIOUSLY completely capable, missy.
(And I sort wrote my first unofficial You Inspire Me post a little bit ago!)
Great idea! I’ll post something on my blog this week.
I am in.
Very sweet idea! I love it = )
Okay for reals this is the cutest thing ever. I saw the button on another blog and had to find out what this was about. So adorable button, wonderful idea. And it seems like someone is being pretty darn inspiring themselves :)
I’m just in it for the button.
Juuuuust kidding. Great idea :) <3
I did this today on my blog!
Awesome!! I’m in!
Too cute! Sooooo spreading the love!
newbie to your site and I love it. You def. do inspire me!!! Displaying the button proudly on my blog!
Im in
Wonderful! I love it!
Wow, love this! Already put your button on my blog! Great idea!
count me in as well! i love the button.
xo
Hi! Woo Woo. Love this. I’m going to share with all my veteran friends today :)
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Oh what a wonderful idea! Lovely button, too :)
the button is an awesome design
I’ve been doing this before, but now–I have a cute little button to prove it!
Awesome.