Why experiences will light us up! The research behind choosing adventure over things.
Why You’ll Never Regret Spending on Experiences
Think back to the last time you splurged on something. New glasses? New phone? New car upgrade? It made you happy right?! But for how long?
Now, think of the last time you booked an adventure, A weekend away, a girls’ trip, a massage.
Which one makes you smile more right now?
If you’re like most people, the memory of the experience wins every time. And it’s not just a “feel good” idea, science backs this theory up.
Karlee, taking a break in between surf sessions - that light though
The Research is Clear: Experiences Make Us Happier
A landmark study from Cornell University found that experiences create more lasting happiness than material goods. Here’s why:
Memories of experiences inbed theirselves into our brain - The joy from a new item fades quickly as we get used to it, you could say we’re all living on a “hedonic tredmill”. Experiences, however, generate more happiness over time, as they turn into cherished memories. The kind you cherish and laugh about with people you shared them with forever!
We don’t compare experiences the way we compare possessions – You might feel envy if someone has a bigger house or fancier phone. But when it comes to experiences, we tend to celebrate and share them rather than compare.
Experiences connect us to each other– Research shows shared activities boost social bonds and feelings of belonging far more than any purchase can.
Why This Matters in 2025
In our fast-paced, consumer heavy, always- online world, it’s easy to fill our lives with “things” while neglecting the one currency we can’t make more of - time (the most precious of all currencies) .
We work, we scroll, we buy, and before we know it, another year has passed. But when you choose experiences, you’re actively investing in memories, relationships, and personal growth.
Fiji, May, all the girls after a surf at Restraunt’s - magic
What This Looks Like at Kamica Retreats
When you join a Kamica Retreat in Fiji, you’re not just booking a holiday — you’re:
Improving surfing, by surfing everyday for a week you’ll go home with new skills for life.
Bonding with adventurous women who could become lifelong friends.
Soaking up local culture, nature, and connection far beyond a normal trip.
Giving yourself time away from the noise to recharge and realign.
It’s the kind of investment that keeps giving long after your tan fades.
The Bottom Line
Science says it. Your heart knows it. And you’ve probably felt it yourself: experiences make us happier than things.
So, when you’re deciding where your hard-earned money goes this year, consider choosing something you’ll talk about for years, not something where the shine fades after a few weeks.
If your heart is craving adventure, connection, and the chance to do something bold for yourself… Kamica Retreats has one last Fiji trip for 2025 in October.
Spots are limited - will you be one of the final girls to join us?
