9% of people aged 21 to 34 in the UK spend the holidays alone. At 31 and recently divorced, I’ve joined that statistic this year—and it’s been tough. But instead of letting the season pass in sadness, I decided to build something small to remind myself that not everything is gloomy.

I created Reflectify a mini self-reflection tool where you can answer a few meaningful questions, select your mood, and generate a personalized ‘Year in Review’ graphic to celebrate your journey through 2024. It’s free to use, and if it helps bring a little light to your day, you can ‘buy me a coffee’ to support this side project.

It’s my way of turning a lonely holiday into something meaningful—and I hope it can do the same for you.

I’m going through a period of reflection about my life and choices, and it’s made me realize just how much good advice can leave a lasting impact.

For me, it was: ‘Take one small step toward your goal every day, even if it feels insignificant.’ It completely changed how I approach challenges and long-term goals.

What about you? What piece of advice changed your life? I’d love to hear your stories and learn from your experiences. Who knows, it might inspire someone else too!”

Sisyphus, condemned to push a rock up a mountain only to watch it roll back down, symbolizes the endless cycles of struggle we face in life. His punishment seems futile, yet it offers profound insight into the nature of existence.

Life, much like Sisyphus’ task, is filled with struggles that seem to reset endlessly. We toil toward goals, only to see them slip away or become overshadowed by new challenges. Sometimes, you can spend your entire life building something—be it a career, a relationship, or a personal achievement—only to watch it crumble, much like a sandcastle swept away by the tide. It can be disheartening, even overwhelming, to keep moving forward when every climb feels like it leads to another fall.

However, there’s a powerful way to reinterpret this cycle: imagine the view from the top of the mountain, the satisfaction of the hard climb, and the fleeting moments of clarity you experience along the way. With each ascent, you gain new perspectives, a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. The air is clearer, and the journey—despite its inevitable setbacks—becomes something to cherish, especially the relaxing walk back down the mountain, how serene and surreal it’ll feel.

Life is absurd, unpredictable, and often frustrating. Yet, it is in the very absurdity that we find meaning. The struggle itself, in all its ups and downs, shapes who we are.

Instead of fixating on the outcome or feeling defeated by the constant return of challenges embrace the journey for there is no destination