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 the powerful quote:

"The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do."

This thought-provoking mantra reminds us that our dream life isn't built on wishes—it's shaped by our actions.

Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
How to visualize your future self and identify small daily actions that align with your dream life.
The transformative power of micro actions and why starting small is the key to big change.
How to shift your identity to embody the person you want to become, making success feel natural.

Take this opportunity to learn how to break free from the "someday" mindset and start taking meaningful steps today.

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 weekend… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder  

SHOW NOTES:
Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where starting tonight in February our focus is on Stepping Into the Best Version of You, by building habits that align with your dreams. Learn 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.

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...

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the powerful quote: "The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do." This thought-provoking mantra reminds us that our dream life isn't built on wishes&mdash;it's shaped by our actions. Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: <ol> <li>How to visualize your future self and identify small daily actions that align with your dream life.</li> <li>The transformative power of micro actions and why starting small is the key to big change.</li> <li>How to shift your identity to embody the person you want to become, making success feel natural.</li> </ol> Take this opportunity to learn how to break free from the "someday" mindset and start taking meaningful steps today. As always, I&rsquo;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&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; Have a wonderful weekend&hellip; and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛 Kristina 💛 Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder &nbsp; SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li>Join my&nbsp;Platinum&nbsp;Coaching Program - where starting tonight in February our focus is on&nbsp;Stepping Into the Best Version of You, by building habits that align with your dreams.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here</a>.</li> <li>Join my virtual book club&nbsp;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.</li> <li><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>See <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

#329 - Monday Motivation: The Difference Between Who You Are and Who You Want to Be is What You Do

#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb

As we edge towards a brand-new year, I want to ask you a simple – but deeply powerful – question:

Is 2026 going to be your year?

Not just a “pretty good” year, but a year you consciously design.

A year where you stop postponing your dreams, get clear on what truly matters, and begin living a life that feels meaningful and aligned for you.

In this solo episode, I’ll guide you through a gentle but honest reflection on where you’re at now - and who you want to be by the end of 2026.

We’ll slow down together, breathe, and really consider:


What do I want more of next year?


What do I want less of?


What are my top three dreams for 2026?

I’ll walk you through a simple future-visualisation (you, at the end of 2026, feeling proud and alive), and then we’ll turn that into three powerful focus dreams for the year ahead.

Not 20. Not 101. Just three - because three creates clarity, focus and momentum.

If you’re feeling a little stuck, a bit on autopilot, or just ready for a fresh, intentional start, this episode is your invitation.

Pop your headphones on, grab your journal, and let’s start making 2026 your year - by design, not by default.

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 💛

KK x

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

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

SHOW NOTES:
Download our free 25 Prompts PDF here... 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
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 December our focus will be on "Hello Future You! Design Your 2026 Dream Life". Dream big, create your vision, and get clear on what matters most for your best year yet. Learn more here.  

My Dream Business Book Club here. In December, we'll be reading and learning from:  The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olsen. It's a key that makes all the other business books and insights you consume actually work.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, December, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Learning how to rest - the smartest life hack of all. 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...

As we edge towards a brand-new year, I want to ask you a simple &ndash; but deeply powerful &ndash; question:
<blockquote>
Is 2026 going to be your year?
</blockquote>
Not just a &ldquo;pretty good&rdquo; year, but a year you consciously design.
A year where you stop postponing your dreams, get clear on what truly matters, and begin living a life that feels meaningful and aligned for&nbsp;you.
In this solo episode, I&rsquo;ll guide you through a gentle but honest reflection on where you&rsquo;re at now - and who you want to be by the end of 2026.
We&rsquo;ll slow down together, breathe, and really consider:
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<li data-start="890" data-end="929">
What do I want more of next year?
</li>
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What do I want less of?
</li>
<li data-start="960" data-end="1002">
What are my top three dreams for 2026?
</li>
</ul>
I&rsquo;ll walk you through a simple future-visualisation (you, at the end of 2026, feeling proud and alive), and then we&rsquo;ll turn that into three powerful focus dreams for the year ahead.
Not 20. Not 101. Just three - because three creates clarity, focus and momentum.
If you&rsquo;re feeling a little stuck, a bit on autopilot, or just ready for a fresh, intentional start, this episode is your invitation.
Pop your headphones on, grab your journal, and let&rsquo;s start making 2026 your year - by design, not by default.
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 💛
KK x
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support, 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><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/25for2025-opt-in-lm34">Download our free 25 Prompts PDF here...</a>&nbsp;</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>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 Platinum Coaching Program where in December our focus will be on "Hello Future You! Design Your 2026 Dream Life". Dream big, create your vision, and get clear on what matters most for your best year yet. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a> &nbsp; </li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>. In December, we'll be reading and learning from:&nbsp; The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olsen. It's a key that makes all the other business books and insights you consume actually work.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, December</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Learning how to rest - the smartest life hack of all.&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>

#416 - IS 2026 GOING TO BE YOUR YEAR?

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 this powerful quote about not being able to change the beginning of your story, but choosing to change the ending - and how you can apply it to the final month of the year:

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis

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


How to gently accept the parts of this year you wish had gone differently - and turn regret into learning and self-compassion.


Why tiny, courageous steps matter more than dramatic change - and how one small action today can shift the direction of your whole year.


A simple December reflection practice to help you design how you want the year to end and start stepping into your Future 2026 Self now.

Take this opportunity to learn how to turn reflection into momentum, and use the final weeks of the year to consciously create the ending you really want.

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 💛

KK x

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

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

SHOW NOTES:
Download our free 25 Prompts PDF here... 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
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 December our focus will be on "Hello Future You! Design Your 2026 Dream Life". Dream big, create your vision, and get clear on what matters most for your best year yet. Learn more here.  

My Dream Business Book Club here. In December, we'll be reading and learning from:  The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olsen. It's a key that makes all the other business books and insights you consume actually work.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, December, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Learning how to rest - the smartest life hack of all. 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 this powerful quote about not being able to change the beginning of your story, but choosing to change the ending - and how you can apply it to the final month of the year:
<blockquote data-start="801" data-end="918">
&ldquo;You can&rsquo;t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.&rdquo; &mdash; C.S. Lewis
</blockquote>
Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
<ol data-start="986" data-end="1413">
<li data-start="986" data-end="1121">
How to gently accept the parts of this year you wish had gone differently - and turn regret into learning and self-compassion.
</li>
<li data-start="1122" data-end="1267">
Why tiny, courageous steps matter more than dramatic change - and how one small action today can shift the direction of your whole year.
</li>
<li data-start="1268" data-end="1413">
A simple December reflection practice to help you design how you want the year to end and start stepping into your Future 2026 Self now.
</li>
</ol>
Take this opportunity to learn how to turn reflection into momentum, and use the final weeks of the year to consciously create the ending you really want.
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 💛
KK x
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support, 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><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/25for2025-opt-in-lm34">Download our free 25 Prompts PDF here...</a>&nbsp;</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>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 Platinum Coaching Program where in December our focus will be on "Hello Future You! Design Your 2026 Dream Life". Dream big, create your vision, and get clear on what matters most for your best year yet. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a> &nbsp; </li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>. In December, we'll be reading and learning from:&nbsp; The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olsen. It's a key that makes all the other business books and insights you consume actually work.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, December</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Learning how to rest - the smartest life hack of all.&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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