Before 2026 Begins, Read This

Welcome back apprentices! 👋

We’ve made it to that deliciously weird time between Christmas and New Year’s, where the days blur together, no one knows what day it is, and your fridge is 80% leftover pie and questionable cheeses. 

It’s the liminal zone of the calendar — where anything feels possible, and nothing feels urgent.

 And honestly? We love that for us.

So in this final edition of the year, we’re doing something different.

This isn’t just another list of AI tools or trending models.

It’s part holiday survival guide, part reflection prompt pack, part open letter to you, our incredible community.

It’s our way of saying:

“Thank you.”
“We see you.”
“Here’s a bit of useful (and fun) AI magic for the season.”
And “Let’s build something even more meaningful together in 2026.”

If you’re tempted to sneak away for a spontaneous New Year’s trip — even if it’s just daydreaming — here’s a quick way to use AI to make it real.

Try this in ChatGPT:

“Act as a travel planner. I have a $1,000 budget for a 3-day New Year’s trip. I’m flying from [Your City]. I want something cozy, nature-based, and not touristy. Suggest 3 options with flight + lodging + one local activity.”

It’s a fun way to spark inspiration, and tools like Wanderlog and Google Flights get even better when paired with AI that can summarize, compare, and tailor ideas for your vibe.

Even if you don’t go anywhere, just imagining you could is half the adventure.

Holiday leftovers hit different around December 27 — part blessing, part chaos. 

Here’s a way to have a little fun with them:

“I have: cranberry sauce, half a rotisserie chicken, roasted carrots, and puff pastry. Suggest 3 surprising but delicious recipes. Bonus: make one sound like it came from a Michelin-star chef.”

Results we actually tried:

Is it weird? Sometimes. 

But that’s part of the fun — especially with family or guests around. 

AI turns your fridge into a sandbox.

This time of year begs reflection. 

But staring at a blank page doesn’t always lead to insight. 

So let AI ask the questions.

Try:

“Act as a reflective coach. Ask me 5 deep but useful questions about my year, no fluff.”

Or:

“Turn my 2025 Google Calendar into a summary of my energy highs and lows.”

We’ve used prompts like these ourselves, and they’re eerily insightful. 

Not because AI knows you, but because it helps you know you better. 

It’s a mirror, not a mind reader. And sometimes, a mirror is exactly what we need.

Resolutions are out. Realistic, AI-assisted planning is in.

Here are a few GPT prompts we’ve loved using to shape our own 2026:

“Design a 3-level goal system: 1) daily habits, 2) monthly projects, 3) yearly life themes. Keep it doable but exciting.”
“Write a 2026 vision statement for me based on these 5 values…”
“What 3 support systems would make my life simpler and more joyful next year?”

The key is clarity, not perfection. 

If you’re designing a life, AI can be your drafting buddy.

P.S. We’ve bundled our favorite prompts into a gift at the end of this letter.

2025 was a wild year for tech. 

But under all the headlines, some very human truths held strong. 

Here are the ones we’re carrying into 2026:

No prompt can replace presence. 

AI is here to assist — but you are still the main character.

We started this newsletter because we love two things:

And now? We’ve found something even better:

A community of people across the world using AI not just to automate life — but to enrich it.

In 2026, here’s what we’re working toward with you:

We want this to be the year AI goes from “cool tech” to “trusted co-pilot.”
And we want to grow that journey together.

We made you a small bundle of joy!

A download you can actually use, right now:

Includes:

Save it, share it, tweak it. Make it yours.

What’s one word you want to carry into 2026?

Reply to this letter and tell us:

We’ll share some of your responses in our 1st January issue.

Until then — rest, recharge, eat something strange from the fridge, and know that we're cheering for you, wherever you are in the world.

With all our gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead,
Mario & Diego
Co-Founders @ everydAI

(check the prompt)

And finally, congratulations to Victor who rounds out the 2025 winners list with this incredible creation!