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!”

Hi /r/GetMotivated!

Mission 2025 is a dedicated subreddit community where you can set and track your own personal goals for 2025.

Fitness, education, health, business, employment, relationships, skills, habits, etc. Whatever your 2025 goals are, having a supportive community will help you achieve them. We have been running communities like this since 2012, and this will be the best one yet.

We have weekly progress report threads where everyone shares what they accomplished recently and what they are planning next. This helps you stay accountable and lets you exchange constructive feedback with other members.

Sound interesting? Just comment below and you will receive an invitation to the private subreddit.

Make 2025 your greatest year yet. LET'S GO!

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

Note to Self: Even when it seems personal, rarely do people do things because of you, they do things because of them. You know this is true. You may not be able to control all the things people say and do to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

There’s a tug-of-war between connection and isolation when it comes to healing, but society has brainwashed you into thinking connection is all you need. Our world is built to rely on connection—through social media, technology, and constant validation—to keep you controlled, distracted, and disconnected from your true self.

In this video, we’ll discuss:
- How connection in excess can strip away your autonomy.
- Why isolation, when done right, is necessary for true healing and self-discovery.
- How societal pressures and external influences shape your thoughts and choices, often at the cost of your authenticity.

When was the last time you made yourself happy without seeking validation from friends, family, or the online world? Isolation allows you to think for yourself, process emotions, and create a life that’s aligned with your values—not what others expect of you.

As an artist or creative, the more time we spend consuming others’ work, the more we lose our unique touch. It’s in moments of solitude, free from distractions, that we rediscover our authenticity.

If you feel lost, it’s time to step back, embrace stillness, and find your own path. Connection is powerful, but balance is key. Let’s break free together.

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.

Hey, I know how tough it can be to stay consistent when learning a new language, especially with everything else going on. That’s why I created Daily Byte English, a Chrome extension to help you build your English skills one day at a time—effortlessly.

Here’s how it works:

• Learn one new word daily, tailored to your level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
• Grammar tips for each level to strengthen your foundation step by step.
• Save the words you love, track your progress, and even unlock achievement badges to keep the momentum going.
• A clean and distraction-free design, with dark mode support for those late-night study sessions.

Consistency is the key to progress, and this tool is here to give you that little nudge every day. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining advanced skills, it’s all about taking small, manageable steps toward your goals.

Check it out for free here: Daily Byte English on Chrome Web Store

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Let’s stay motivated and make progress together!

Action: Take time to review your personal or professional goals and assess your progress.

Concept: Reflection helps us stay aligned with our aspirations and adjust our actions accordingly.

Emotional Insight: Reflecting on our goals encourages self-awareness and motivation.

Happy New Year! 🎉

I had a thought recently…

For those that are stuck or for those that have an inkling that they want to change but haven’t taken action, when you hear someone give you advice to “just start” or “just take action”, is that helpful?

Or do you need more to get started?

As in, do you need a roadmap of what to expect? Do you need a day by day view of the next x days so that you’re more mentally prepared?

Rather than the “just start” advice, what would actually be helpful?

My social skills arent great, i dont know how to have engaging or fun conversations with others while getting to know them. Its always one way interest from me, always one sided, always me chasing

Im tired of this, tired of using porn or addictions as a way to escape from my problems

Maybe focusing only their approval validation attention and getting them to like me is preventing me from getting to know them or lead them to know me, just self sabotaging myself

The "idea" of "having friends or a gf" has become my sole goal in life and it's preventing me from being who i am or figure out who i am.

Its like i use people to fill a void, using them as a vehicle for self esteem, to boost confidence, boost ego, to prove that im good enough

Trying to use their reactions as evidence for "im interesting, good enough, likeable, lovable" and when they give a little effort reaction or no reaction i feel like the worlds gonna end. And my flight or fight mode gets triggered, so i become rude to them or throw hurtful jokes at them, or i "reject them before they reject me" or i avoid all interactions to avoid feelings of rejection or abandonment or loneliness again, and i try to fill this void with porn or eating a ton of food or mindlessly watching shows and wasting time, or procastination, only to do this again after a few days. I know its insanity trying the same things/techniques over and over again and expecting different results.

What i want is two way friendships or conversations, because im tired of always being the one giving, and tbh im not sure if what im giving is even good enough, or interesting to others or what they want, most of the times when i reflect on my conversations i was rude sometimes sometimes nice, sometimes gave too much, sometimes gave nothing

Just to get their approval validation attention being recognized or seen, i act like a clown, put them on a pedestal, try to entertain them, or be on performance mode, like a dog trying to get a treat, i hate that i lower myself so much just to get a connection, i hate the disrespect i show to myself.

But if i dont chase, people please, no one cares, thats fine, those people werent meant for me anyways, but the problem is i dont know how to create connections any other way.

I want to give without expecting anything in return. I want to be assertive, positive, and make a positive impact on anyone or anything.

I know i dont have to be perfect to make friends or be in a relationship, but honestly I wouldnt even date me right now.

There is a lot i dont like about myself.

What do i need to do? I wanna take actions, im tired of chasing endless knowledge and no changes being made

Merry Christmas everyone!

I've been seeing a lot of discussion about accountability groups, and I was wondering what people's thoughts on them are? I'm part of a few groups right now, and some of them have really helped but others seem to get less active over time.

For anybody who has hosted or joined an accountability group, what has your experience been like? And what has been effective or ineffective? I'd love to know so I can join the right accountability groups and maybe even make one myself :)

Yeah, I used to struggle with focusing when I read. I’d catch myself skimming, just jumping to the interesting bits, or even thinking, “Ugh, I wish someone would just tell me what happens next!” It was hard to sit and really take it all in.

So, I started trying small things. Like, I’d just focus on getting through one page without rushing. At first, I had to remind myself to slow down. Sometimes, I’d take a deep breath before starting, just to clear my head. And honestly, it worked. I actually started getting into the book and enjoying the little details instead of rushing to the end. It’s still a work in progress, but the more I practiced, the easier it got. Now, I can get through a whole chapter without feeling like I need to skip ahead.

It’s definitely been a shift, and using a Pomodoro timer has helped too. Breaking things up into smaller chunks really makes it easier to stay focused. And honestly, the more I stuck with it, the more I started to enjoy the process. It makes me realize that reading isn’t just about finishing the book, but truly enjoying it.

So many people talk about how people should be grateful for what they have. The problem is that this information is shoved down people’s throats as if it’s a pill that can end your suffering right now.

Sometimes it is; sometimes we have the capacity to be grateful. But when someone is drowning in pain, gratitude can only go so far.

The problem isn’t recommending gratitude, it’s the fact we supplement it as a pill over true compassion.

Let’s go back to the drowning metaphor. “Be grateful for what you have” is like throwing a flutter board to someone drowning. Some can hold on, but if you’re too exhausted from staying afloat, even that won’t help. (Some have done this for years of their life.) What helps is a hand, a loving hand.

Let’s stop shoving self improvement as THE pill to our friends and people in need. Love first, then help them recover so they can take care of themselves.

You deserve compassion. You deserve to be heard, loved, and helped. Then maybe, in the future you’ll be grateful for the friends you had, and reflect upon the good things in your life.

Don’t give up.

I think the reason I'm behind in life because mainly because I have weak mindset always overthinking, worrying all day instead of taking actions. Choosing to live in victimization and feeling non deserving. Looks like people who are genuinely happy and confident and successful are hard working people who would struggle and embrace pain because they know good things will come in life. They chose sacrifice over comfort. And it's like one side of my brain knows this but other side of brain is always feeling resistant in doing. And I'm so sick of battling back and forth.

what motivates you to be adventurous?