Welcome to your week - and welcome to Monday Motivation, your 5 min podcast episode where I share an inspiring quote and how it can help motivate you for a great week ahead. 

Today's quote - and your focus to kick off your week, is:

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT"

Take a moment today to listen and be inspired.

Download my free 101 Dreams Exercise here this week - it's a great place to start... and costs you nothing. 

And with our Black Friday sale kicking off today, it's a great opportunity to buy meaningful things for yourself or people you want to inspire from www.thedreamlifestore.com.  

Dream Big - and have a lovely week 💛 

Kristina 

Dream Life Founder

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your week - and welcome to Monday Motivation, your 5 min podcast episode where I share an inspiring quote and how it can help motivate you for a great week ahead.  Today's quote - and your focus to kick off your week, is: "YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT" Take a moment today to listen and be inspired. Download my free <a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/products/bonus-101-dreams-exercise-worksheet-free-downloadable-pdf">101 Dreams Exercise here</a> this week - it's a great place to start... and costs you nothing.  And with our Black Friday sale kicking off today, it's a great opportunity to buy meaningful things for yourself or people you want to inspire from <a href="https://online-store-web.shopifyapps.com/admin/online-store/articles/www.thedreamlifestore.com">www.thedreamlifestore.com</a>.   Dream Big - and have a lovely week 💛  Kristina  Dream Life FounderSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
Looking for even more inspiration for your living your Dream Life? Don't forget to follow @kristinakdreamlife and visit www.thedreamlifestore.com

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

#203 - Just Start, with Kristina

Today, we explore the powerful symbolism of The Year of the Horse and what it means to move forward with clarity, courage and intentional momentum:

Three key takeaways you can expect:


Why momentum matters more than motivation - and how to start before you feel ready.


How true freedom comes from discipline and daily aligned action.


Why confidence grows in motion, not before it.

Listen in and discover how clarity can help you stop drifting, start designing, and move closer to living your dream life - whatever that means to you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

…and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

K

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:
Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.


Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

Today, we explore the powerful symbolism of&nbsp;The Year of the Horse and what it means to move forward with clarity, courage and intentional momentum:
Three key takeaways you can expect:
<ol data-spread="false">
<li>
Why momentum matters more than motivation - and how to start before you feel ready.
</li>
<li>
How true freedom comes from discipline and daily aligned action.
</li>
<li>
Why confidence grows in motion, not before it.
</li>
</ol>
Listen in and discover how clarity can help you stop drifting, start designing, and move closer to living your dream life - whatever that means to you.
As always, I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
&hellip;and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
K
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course" data-start="2458" data-end="2504">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a> 💛
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Join our <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/monthlyworkshops">Get Clear on What You Want in 2026</a> online workshop</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Buy a <a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/daily-wins-journal">Daily Wins Journal</a>.</li>
<li>Follow Kristina on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">Learn more here.</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.
</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li>Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

#438 - The Year of the Horse: Get Clear and Move Forward in 2026

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore a powerful quote about clarity and intentional living by Loretta Young:

'When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity.'

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:


Why confusion creates hesitation and clarity creates momentum.


The difference between what you should want and what you truly want.


Five simple, practical steps to gain clarity and start designing your dream life.

Listen in and discover how getting clear will help you take confident action toward living your dream life, whatever that means to you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

…and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:
Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.


Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...
Today, we explore a powerful quote about clarity and intentional living by Loretta Young:
'When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity.'
Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
<ol data-spread="false">
<li>
Why confusion creates hesitation and clarity creates momentum.
</li>
<li>
The difference between what you should want and what you truly want.
</li>
<li>
Five simple, practical steps to gain clarity and start designing your dream life.
</li>
</ol>
Listen in and discover how getting clear will help you take confident action toward living your dream life, whatever that means to you.
As always, I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
&hellip;and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Kristina
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course" data-end="2504" data-start="2458">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a> 💛
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Join our <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/waitlist/getclear">Get Clear on What You Want in 2026</a> online workshop</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Buy a <a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/daily-wins-journal">Daily Wins Journal</a>.</li>
<li>Follow Kristina on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">Learn more here.</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.
</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li>Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

#437 - Monday Motivation: "When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity."

This week has been a big one for me.

I’ve just come home from delivering one of the most challenging keynotes of my life. I spoke in front of 1,500 event organisers from around the world. It stretched me. It scared me. And it reminded me of something so important that I want to share with you today.

You do not start with 1,500 people.

You start small.

That's how every dream begins.

In this episode, I want to talk to you about clarity. Because what I see again and again is not a lack of courage. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of ambition. It’s overwhelm.

We want to do so many things that we end up doing ...less than that.

So today, I’m asking you a powerful question:

If nothing changed between now and the end of 2026, would you feel proud… or slightly disappointed?

In this episode, I share:


Why clarity is more powerful than motivation


The three reasons clarity changes everything


How to stop drifting and start deciding

If you are successful but restless… juggling everything but not lit up… or simply ready to move the needle in your life, this episode is for you.

Your dream life does not happen by accident.

It starts with getting clear.

Let’s dive in.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

…and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

P.S. If you’re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:
Join our Get Clear on What You Want in 2026 online workshop
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Buy a Daily Wins Journal.
Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality. Learn more here.  
My Dream Business Book Club here. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin. Learn more here.


Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

This week has been a big one for me.
I&rsquo;ve just come home from delivering one of the most challenging keynotes of my life. I spoke in front of 1,500 event organisers from around the world. It stretched me. It scared me. And it reminded me of something so important that I want to share with you today.
You do not start with 1,500 people.
You start small.
That's how every dream begins.
In this episode, I want to talk to you about clarity. Because what I see again and again is not a lack of courage. It&rsquo;s not laziness. It&rsquo;s not lack of ambition. It&rsquo;s overwhelm.
We want to do so many things that we end up doing ...less than that.
So today, I&rsquo;m asking you a powerful question:
<blockquote>
If nothing changed between now and the end of 2026, would you feel proud&hellip; or slightly disappointed?
</blockquote>
In this episode, I share:
<ul data-start="1593" data-end="1785">
<li data-start="1593" data-end="1641">
Why clarity is more powerful than motivation
</li>
<li data-start="1642" data-end="1690">
The three reasons clarity changes everything
</li>
<li data-start="1742" data-end="1785">
How to stop drifting and start deciding
</li>
</ul>
If you are successful but restless&hellip; juggling everything but not lit up&hellip; or simply ready to move the needle in your life, this episode is for you.
Your dream life does not happen by accident.
It starts with getting clear.
Let&rsquo;s dive in.
As always, I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
&hellip;and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Kristina
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore Dream Life Coaching here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course" data-end="2504" data-start="2458">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a> 💛
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Join our <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/waitlist/getclear">Get Clear on What You Want in 2026</a> online workshop</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Buy a <a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/daily-wins-journal">Daily Wins Journal</a>.</li>
<li>Follow Kristina on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program where in February our focus will be on Habits that Create your Dream Life, and how to follow simple daily habits to help turn your dreams into reality.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>. In February, we'll be reading and learning from: $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff, by Alex Hormozi. It's a practical master-class in generating high quality leads.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, February</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, by James Laughlin.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">Learn more here.</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.
</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li>Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

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