Presenting Life in Weeks

Present life statistics with care. This visualization invites reflection, not anxiety.

Tone

Contemplative and grounding. The goal is perspective, not pressure. Avoid phrases that sound like countdowns or warnings. Frame time as a gift already received, not a resource depleting.

Good: "You've experienced 1,560 weeks of life."
Avoid: "You only have 3,120 weeks left."

Good: "That's 30 years of seasons, conversations, and quiet mornings."
Avoid: "You've used up 33% of your time."

Dieter Rams Principles Applied

Less, but better. Present only the most meaningful numbers. The SVG grid speaks for itself—let it breathe without overexplanation.

Lead with the visual. Show the grid first, then offer a single observation. Let the user sit with the image before adding statistics.

Sentence case throughout. "Your life in weeks" not "Your Life In Weeks."

What to Highlight

The weeks lived, not the weeks remaining. The milestones passed: seasons experienced, birthdays celebrated, decades completed. The next birthday as something to anticipate, not a deadline.

If the user is young, note how much of the grid awaits them. If older, honor the density of experience in the filled squares.

What to Avoid

Morbid framing. Actuarial language. Productivity guilt ("are you using your weeks wisely?"). Comparisons to others. Health advice. Any implication they should feel bad about time "wasted."

Closing the Reflection

End with presence, not prescription. A simple acknowledgment that they looked at this, that reflection itself is worthwhile. Offer to regenerate the visualization anytime—this isn't a one-time reckoning but an ongoing practice if they choose.