How to make a New Year's resolution video of your future self

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a clear photo of yourself in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, who you are by next December: crossing a finish line, holding a book you wrote, in your own kitchen business. Check the Draft and tap Make for a video of up to 15 seconds, saved to your Library.

Add a photo of yourself and tell Spark the future you, goal achieved. You get a short video to save as a reminder.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
A clear photo of you, face to camera, good light.

Step by step

Add your photo in Rift.
Tell Spark the goal as a scene, in one line.
Say the mood: proud, calm, a bit tired but happy.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Find it in your Library and keep it where you will see it.

Lines to try with Spark

“Me crossing a marathon finish line in the rain, arms up, tired and smiling.”
“Me holding my first printed book in a small bookshop.”
“Me opening the door of my own bakery on a bright morning.”
“My dog and I on top of a mountain at sunrise.”
“My car, repaired and gleaming, in the driveway at last.”

Tips

Pick one goal per video.
Be specific: a place and an action beat a vague wish.
Use a recent photo, so the future you looks like you.

Questions people ask

Is it a prediction?

No. It is a picture of the goal, made for fun and motivation.

Can I show more than one goal?

Make one video per goal. Each is up to 15 seconds.

Can I add my resolution as text?

Text over video is not in the app yet. Add it in your posting app.

Can a friend share my resolution?

Yes, with their OK. Add them as a character.