#327 - Monday Motivation: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Published Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

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 timeless reminder from Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

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

  1. How to clarify who you want to become through simple reflection and visualization techniques.
  2. The power of identifying your core values to guide your daily decisions.
  3. Why small, consistent actions are the secret to long-term transformation.

Listen in and discover how to start each day with purpose and use your values as your compass to live your dream life.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder  

SHOW NOTES:

  • Join our FREE 60 min online workshop facilitated by Kristina -> MAKE 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR YET
  • Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in February our focus is on Stepping Into the Best Version of You, by building habits that align with your dreamsLearn more here.
  • Join my virtual book club GROW for February where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This Feb we're reading The Habit Revolution, by Dr Gina Cleo - focussing on remarkable techniques that rewire your brain to form good habits.
  • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

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Good morning, and welcome to this week's episode of the Monday Morning Motivation Podcast. I'm so excited to dive into today's theme, inspired by the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. I'm going to repeat it. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. Let those words settle for a moment, because they hold the key to transforming your life. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what's next. It's for anyone ready to step into their power and create a life they love. Your dream life. So grab your favorite morning drink and a journal, and let's explore how we can make decisions today that lead us closer to becoming the best versions of ourselves. Let's start with deciding who you want to be. Emason's quote reminds us that our destiny isn't something handed to us. It's something we create. But how by making intentional decisions every single day. Here are three steps to start defining who you want to be. Number One, Reflect and envision. Take time to reflect on who you are now and who you want to become. Write it all down. If you could meet your future self in five years, what would they say? Use a journal and perhaps a vision board to bring your future self into focus. Number two, Define your core values. Identify the principles that guide you. Whether it's kindness, courage, confidence, health, creativity, or something else, or whatever feels right for you. Your values will shape the decisions you make and anchor you as you grow. Identifying my own core values many years ago and ongoing work because they change as we grow and as we expand, has been a game changer for me because I base all my decisions on my core values. It's really important, especially as you are deciding who you want to be. Number three, take small, consistent actions. It's not about overhauling your life overnight. Progress happens through small, meaningful steps. Maybe it's a daily gratitude practice, journaling your winds, or setting aside time each morning to plan your day. Just start small, and here is how you can implement Musin's wisdom starting today. Number one. Start today with intention. Spend it a few minutes each morning asking yourself, what kind of person do I want to be today? Use a journal to plan your day and ensure it in lines with your values. Number two, embrace growth over perfection. Remember it's about progress, not perfection. Celebrate your small winds and keep moving forward every single day. Number three. Revisit your dreams and goals and habits. Often. Keep your dreams and goals and habits that you want to achieve visible. Reflect on them daily to ensure your actions are aligned with your vision. Number four Join a supportive community. It's so important to surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you. This is where the Dream Life Coaching Program can be a game changer. If it feels right for you. We provide tools, inspiration, motivation, and a community that will help you stay accountable to your dreams, goals and habits. If you're ready to take this work deeper, I would love to invite you to join the Dream Life Coaching Program. This program is designed to give you the supportant tools you need to clarify your dreams, goals and habits and take bold, inspired steps towards them. Our members describe it as life changing, not because we hand them their dreams, goals and habits, but because we guide and support them to discover and create those dreams themselves. If this is something that sounds interesting to you, I will link to it or just head over to you dream life starts here dot com. As we wrap up, I want to leave you with this reminder. You are the author of your story. Today is another blank page and you hold the pen. What decisions will you make today to become the person you are destined to be? I would actually love to know what actions you are going to take today. If you're willing to share, go to the Facebook group your dream Life Starts Here podcast. It's a free Facebook group with lots of inspiring people. Share it with us so we can all cheer you along. I'll link to it as well, or just go to Facebook. Have a wonderful week ahead. Remember progress not perfection, and remember the only person you are destined to become is the person and you decide to be. As always, I'll be back on Friday. I'll see you then,

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