Life in Weeks

Life in Weeks is an open-source browser extension that offers a unique and profound way to visualize your entire life span. By representing each week of your life as a small block, it provides a powerful perspective on time, encouraging reflection on personal mortality and the value of each passing week.

Key Features

• Weekly Life Visualization: See your life laid out in weeks, with lived weeks distinctly colored from those yet to come.
• Personalization: Input your birth date and expected lifespan for a tailored visualization.
• New Tab Integration: Replaces your new tab page with your life visualization, promoting regular reflection.
• Dark/Light Mode: Switch between dark and light themes for comfortable viewing in any environment.
• Privacy-Centric: All personal data is stored locally in your browser; no information is sent or stored externally.
• Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with both Firefox and Chrome (and Chromium-based browsers).

Purpose

Life in Weeks aims to provide a visual reminder of life's finite nature, encouraging users to contemplate their life choices, priorities, and the passage of time. It's not just a tool, but a philosophical prompt that can inspire mindfulness and intentional living.

Open Source

This project is open-source and welcomes contributions from the community. Whether you're a developer, designer, or just have ideas for improvement, your input is valuable. Check out our contribution guidelines to get started.

Technical Details

• Developed using vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Utilizes browser extension APIs for storage and new tab page override
• Lightweight and efficient, with minimal impact on browser performance

Getting Started

Visit our GitHub repository for installation instructions, contribution guidelines, and more detailed documentation.

Join us in making Life in Weeks a powerful tool for personal reflection and time management!