Experiences

How to Plan New Experiences with Your Partner

Want to grow closer with your partner?! Stop talking about “someday” adventures and schedule them in!

The gap between wanting and doing can definitely dull the excitement if you don’t have a proper system in place.

Below is a little checklist to make sure you’re getting in your dates and adventures:

Couple’s Experience System:

  • Monthly planning date – Sit down with calendars and coffee once a month and plan out details
  • The 2-6-12 rule – Plan 2 big experiences per year, 6 medium ones, 12 small monthly adventures
  • Alternate who chooses – You pick January’s adventure, they pick February’s (keeps things fair and exciting)
  • Budget together – Set aside experience money monthly so finances don’t become an excuse

Big experiences = weekend trips or concerts. Medium = day trips to new places. Small = trying a new restaurant or hiking trail. A lil variety keeps life interesting without overwhelming your schedule or budget.

When you schedule experiences together, you’re prioritizing your relationship. You’re saying “our connection matters more than screens and routine.”

Try this today:

Text your partner right now: “Want to plan out our next 3 adventures this weekend?!” Schedule in that planning session and think about some ideas!

Share your thoughts below!

Want the full framework? Check out Kevin’s Rule!

Experiences, Getting Started, Goals

Transform Your Resolutions with New Experiences

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

Share your thoughts below!

Learn more about the Kevin’s Rule approach here