Tired of breaking New Year’s resolutions by February? Switch from “lose 20 pounds” to “try 6 new hiking trails.” This simple shift changes everything.
Traditional resolutions focus on what you want to change about yourself.
Experience-based goals focus on what you want to explore in life.
Why experience goals work better:
- They’re memorable – You’ll remember the weekend you tried rock climbing, not the day you ate 1,500 calories
- Built-in accountability – Experiences require planning and commitment, making them harder to skip
- Naturally builds habits – Regular adventures create momentum for other healthy changes
Instead of “exercise more,” plan to bike or kayak once a month.
Instead of “eat healthier,” commit to trying a new farmers market recipe bi-weekly.
Instead of “be more adventurous,” plan a camping trip once a quarter.
The habits follow the experiences, not the other way around.
Try this today: Write down 6 experiences you want to have in 2026 instead of traditional resolutions. Make them specific, scheduled, and exciting
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