How to Have the Most Intentional Summer You’ve Ever Had
Let’s be honest: summer has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute, we’re dreaming of slow mornings and sun-soaked evenings, and the next, our calendars are jam-packed with camps, trips, and to-do lists that leave little room for rest or reflection.
But what if this summer could be different?
At Mindset in the Making, we believe that an intentional summer isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing more of what truly matters. That’s why we created our Intentional Summer Workbook, a guided tool designed to help you and your family align your summer plans with your core values, ensuring that your time is spent on what brings you joy, connection, and purpose.
Step 1: Define Your Core Values
Before diving into activities and plans, take a moment to reflect on what matters most to you and your family. Our workbook begins with exercises to help you identify your core values—those guiding principles that shape your decisions and priorities.
Ask yourself:
What brings our family joy?
What do we want to cultivate more of this summer?
How do we want to feel at the end of the season?
By clarifying your values, you set the foundation for a summer that’s meaningful and aligned with your true desires.
Step 2: Brainstorm Your Summer Desires
Once your values are clear, it’s time to dream big. Gather your family and list all the activities, experiences, and goals you’d like to pursue this summer. Think beyond the typical and consider what truly excites and fulfills each member of your household.
Remember, this is a brainstorming session—no idea is too big or small. The goal is to capture the essence of what a joyful summer looks like for your family.
Step 3: Edit Ruthlessly
Now comes the transformative part: editing your list to align with your core values. Review each item and ask:
Does this activity reflect our values?
Will it bring us closer as a family?
Are we doing this because we want to, or because we feel we should?
Let go of the "shoulds" and the pressure to keep up with others. Focus on what resonates with your family’s unique rhythm and desires. This intentional editing ensures that your summer is filled with purpose-driven activities, not just obligations.
Step 4: Embrace a Values-Aligned Summer
With a curated list of meaningful activities, you’re ready to embrace a summer that reflects your family’s values and aspirations. Whether it’s weekly nature walks, family game nights, or quiet afternoons reading together, each activity is chosen with intention.
Remember, the goal isn’t to fill every moment but to savor the ones that matter most. By aligning your summer plans with your core values, you create space for connection, growth, and lasting memories.
Ready to craft your most intentional summer yet?
Our Intentional Summer Workbook is your companion in this journey, offering guided prompts, planning pages, and reflection exercises to help you design a summer that’s both meaningful and manageable.
Let’s make this summer not just another season, but a chapter of intentional living and cherished moments.
Because the best summers aren’t the busiest—they’re the most intentional.
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