How to Create an Intentional Summer and a Stronger Marriage with One Simple Mindset Shift

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Summer is full of promise—but without intention, it can blur by in a flash. That’s why we’re pressing pause, pulling back the curtain, and sharing what’s helping us feel connected, grounded, and growing together in this season.

Looking to reconnect and reset this summer? Learn how a simple mindset shift and a weekly Marriage Power Hour can strengthen your relationship and help you live with intention. Summer mindset reset for couples. Worksheet included!

Chris (my husband) and I recorded a new podcast episode all about this—our favorite rhythms, mindset shifts, and how we’re creating space for both family time and marriage connection. If you’re craving a slower, more purposeful summer and a stronger relationship, this is for you.

The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

It’s simple but powerful:
You don’t just have a summer. You create one.
And the same is true for marriage—you don’t stumble into connection, you build it on purpose.

This mindset has helped us shift from feeling reactive to intentional. Instead of scrambling to keep up, we’re asking:
➡️ What do we want to feel this summer?
➡️ What rhythms bring us closer?
➡️ What do we need less of, and more of?

Our Favorite Way to Stay Connected: The Marriage Power Hour

One of the biggest game-changers for our marriage has been setting aside one hour each week for real conversation. We call it our Marriage Power Hour—a simple rhythm to check in, reconnect, and move forward with clarity.

We created a free worksheet to guide you through your own weekly check-ins.

Download the Ultimate Marriage Power Hour Worksheet here.

Inside the episode, we walk through:

What we talk about each week
How to make it feel natural, not like a meeting
Why this rhythm brings so much peace (even with kids, chaos, or busy weeks)

A Few of Our Current Favorites

These are the tools, books, and habits helping us grow this summer:

Books we’re reading: Let Them, The 5 Resets, A Minute To Think, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Rhythms we’re keeping: Intentional moments of rest, tech-free evenings, marriage check-ins
Habits we’re building: Weekly walks, journaling, and setting summer intentions as a couple and family
Other episodes we referenced: The Sneaky Habit Making Your Life Harder (And How to Fix It) and Overcoming Procrastination for Good: How To Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It

Why We’re Taking a Break from the Podcast This Summer

We’re intentionally pausing the podcast for a couple of months to lean into what matters: our family, our growth, and planning what’s next.

But this doesn’t mean stepping back—it means setting ourselves up for more clarity, energy, and connection when we return. (And we’d love for you to do the same.)

What could a pause look like for you?
What might grow in the space you create?

Ready to Build an Intentional Summer?

You don’t have to do everything. But you can do the meaningful things that build a stronger marriage, a more peaceful rhythm, and a summer filled with presence.

Start with the Power Hour.
Make a list of what fills you up.
Talk about what you both want this season to look and feel like.

✨ This could be your best summer yet.