Your 12-Week Journey
A week-by-week guide to implementing Intended OS in your household. Start with the foundations, build your systems, and transform how your family operates.
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Foundation
Weeks 1-2
2
Systems
Weeks 3-5
3
Routines
Weeks 6-7
4
Finance & Goals
Weeks 8-10
5
Growth
Weeks 11-12
1
Foundation
Understand the framework and establish your vision
01
Learn the Framework
Do
Absorb the framework. Discuss with your partner which pillars resonate most.
⏱️ 2-3 hours reading
02
Define Your Vision
Do
Hold a vision workshop. Define 3-5 core values and write your family mission statement.
⏱️ 2-3 hours workshop
2
Core Systems
Establish communication rhythms and clear responsibilities
03
Start Weekly Meetings
Do
Schedule and hold your first family meeting. Keep it to 30 minutes. Use the template.
⏱️ 30 min meeting + prep
04
Map Responsibilities
Do
Create your responsibility map. Categorize tasks as Owned, Rotating, or Shared.
⏱️ 1-2 hours
05
Kids & Chores
Do
Assign age-appropriate chores. Introduce the system in your weekly meeting.
⏱️ 1 hour setup
3
Daily Routines
Build habits that reduce daily friction
06
Morning & Evening Flows
Do
Design one routine (morning OR evening). Test it for a week before adding the other.
⏱️ 1 hour design + daily practice
07
Meal Planning
Do
Set up a simple meal planning system. Try theme nights or a rotation of family favorites.
⏱️ 1-2 hours setup
4
Finance & Goals
Get aligned on money and priorities
08
Budget Blueprint
Do
Create your family budget. Set up a monthly money meeting (can be part of weekly meeting).
⏱️ 2-3 hours
09
Individual Goals
Do
Each family member shares 1-2 personal goals. Add a goal check-in to weekly meetings.
⏱️ 1 hour discussion
10
Quarterly Rocks
Do
Set 2-4 Family Rocks for this quarter. Connect them to your longer-term vision.
⏱️ 2 hours planning session
5
Health & Growth
Sustain momentum and handle challenges
11
Health Dashboard
Do
Set up simple health tracking. Focus on sleep, movement, or nutrition — pick one to start.
⏱️ 1 hour setup
12
Review & Level Up
Do
Conduct a 12-week review. What's working? What needs adjustment? Plan your next quarter.
⏱️ 2 hours review session
Ready to Begin?
Download the PDF checklist to track your progress, or get the full Starter Kit with templates for each phase.