Everyone wants to feel fulfilled and that they’re making an impact. We usually judge this based on measurable outcomes and inputs: professional performance, achievements in hobbies or athletics, the number of hours we devote to activities. Yet we make positive ‘social’ impact on the people around us every day; how often do we get feedback on that?

The appreciation project is about humans who have made my life better simply by being who they are. I spend a lot of time thinking about the people I know but it occurred to me that most of them probably don’t know how much I appreciate them! My aim is to let people know the enriching impact they’ve made on me and to spread that mindset as broadly as possible.

1. All stories all equal!
2. This isn’t a social media account and it doesn’t attempt to paint a full picture of each subject but rather highlight a few special qualities
3. The project is ongoing and there is no significance to the order stories are posted in
4. While I include photos that capture the spirit of the message, this idea is heavy on meaningfulness – hold the vanity!

If you know me, I definitely appreciate you. And whether you know me or not I hope this idea will inspire you to proactively share your appreciation with the people in your life 🙂