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 wisdom of Abraham Lincoln:

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
Why preparation and strategy are essential for success in any area of life.
How to apply the ‘sharpen your axe’ principle to your personal growth, career, and daily routine.
Practical steps to work smarter, not harder, and set yourself up for success.

Listen in and discover how a little planning, self-investment, and intention can transform your productivity and help you create 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 my Platinum Coaching Program - where in March our focus is on Planning for the Quarter Ahead. Align your plans with your key dreams & specific goals. Reflect, refine, reenergise and lock in for continued success. Learn more here.
Join my virtual book club GROW for March where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This March we're reading Time Wise, by Amantha Imber. Dominate your day and level up your life, using the secrets and habits of highly effective people. 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...

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 wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: <blockquote> "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." </blockquote> Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: <ol> <li>Why preparation and strategy are essential for success in any area of life.</li> <li>How to apply the &lsquo;sharpen your axe&rsquo; principle to your personal growth, career, and daily routine.</li> <li>Practical steps to work smarter, not harder, and set yourself up for success.</li> </ol> Listen in and discover how a little planning, self-investment, and intention can transform your productivity and help you create your dream life. 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&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Have a wonderful week&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 in March our focus is on Planning for the Quarter Ahead.&nbsp;Align your plans with your key dreams &amp; specific goals. Reflect, refine, reenergise and lock in for continued success.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here</a>.</li> <li>Join my virtual book club&nbsp;GROW for March where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This March we're reading&nbsp;Time Wise, by Amantha Imber. Dominate your day and level up your life, using the secrets and habits of highly effective people. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">Learn more here.</a></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

#333 - Monday Motivation: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln

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

Today, I pose you a question: What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Three key takeaways:
Why being asked what you truly want can be more powerful than having every answer
The two things to remove before you dream: the pressure to know how and the need for permission
A small reflection exercise that helps one honest answer begin to surface

You don't need to map your whole life today.

Just name one thing you want that is not shaped by somebody else's needs, then notice what changes when you say it aloud or put it on paper.

Listen in and make a little space for your own answer. Your life is precious, and the question is worth asking.

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.    

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

Enjoy!

K 💛

If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 

SHOW NOTES:
Learn about Pick My Brain here...
Follow me on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program -> Learn more here.
My Dream Business Book Club here.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW,
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 and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week.
Today, I pose you a question: What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
Three key takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Why being asked what you truly want can be more powerful than having every answer</li>
<li>The two things to remove before you dream: the pressure to know how and the need for permission</li>
<li>A small reflection exercise that helps one honest answer begin to surface</li>
</ul>
You don't need to map your whole life today.
Just name one thing you want that is not shaped by somebody else's needs, then notice what changes when you say it aloud or put it on paper.
Listen in and make a little space for your own answer. Your life is precious, and the question is worth asking.
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;
Have a wonderful week ...and remember, it all starts with a dream.
Enjoy!
K 💛
If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a>&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Learn about <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/pickmybrain">Pick My Brain here...</a></li>
<li>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program -&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a></li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My&nbsp;online personal Growth Book Club GROW</a>,</li>
</ul>
</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> 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 </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. <a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a> and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

#495 - Monday Motivation: Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life

Hi there!

Do you have a dream, habit or task you keep postponing because it feels too big, too hard or too time-consuming?

In this energising conversation, I sit down with speaker and author Lizzie Williamson to explore the power of starting with just two minutes.

Lizzie shares how a tiny moment of movement at her kitchen bench became a lifeline during postnatal depression and grew into an approach that helps people move from all-or-nothing thinking to all or something.

From exercise and de-cluttering to writing, career change and big dreams, this episode is a warm reminder that progress does not need perfect conditions.

What is one small thing you can do today for just two minutes?

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.    

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

Enjoy!

K 💛

If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 

SHOW NOTES:
Learn about Pick My Brain here...
Follow me on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program -> Learn more here.
My Dream Business Book Club here.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW,
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...

Hi there!
Do you have a dream, habit or task you keep postponing because it feels too big, too hard or too time-consuming?
In this energising conversation, I sit down with speaker and author Lizzie Williamson to explore the power of starting with just two minutes.
Lizzie shares how a tiny moment of movement at her kitchen bench became a lifeline during postnatal depression and grew into an approach that helps people move from all-or-nothing thinking to all or something.
From exercise and de-cluttering to writing, career change and big dreams, this episode is a warm reminder that progress does not need perfect conditions.
What is one small thing you can do today for just two minutes?
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;
Have a wonderful week ...and remember, it all starts with a dream.
Enjoy!
K 💛
If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a>&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Learn about <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/pickmybrain">Pick My Brain here...</a></li>
<li>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program -&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a></li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My&nbsp;online personal Growth Book Club GROW</a>,</li>
</ul>
</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> 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 </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. <a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a> and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

#494 - Just Two Minutes, with Lizzie Williamson

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

Today, we ask one deceptively simple question: what is the thing you keep meaning to start?

Three key takeaways:
Why the first answer that comes to mind may be the one worth noticing
How leaving an idea untouched can keep it perfect, safe and unreal
A very small Monday task that turns a vague weight into something you can name

You don't need to start the whole thing today. 

Just say it aloud, write it in your journal or share it quietly with someone you trust.

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.    

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

Enjoy!

K 💛

If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 

SHOW NOTES:
Learn about Pick My Brain here...
Follow me on Insta and TikTok
If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:

My Platinum Coaching Program -> Learn more here.
My Dream Business Book Club here.
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW,
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 ask one deceptively simple question: what is the thing you keep meaning to start?
Three key takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Why the first answer that comes to mind may be the one worth noticing</li>
<li>How leaving an idea untouched can keep it perfect, safe and unreal</li>
<li>A very small Monday task that turns a vague weight into something you can name</li>
</ul>
You don't need to start the whole thing today.&nbsp;
Just say it aloud, write it in your journal or share it quietly with someone you trust.
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;
Have a wonderful week ...and remember, it all starts with a dream.
Enjoy!
K 💛
If you would like support planning and following through alongside a group of inspiring women, explore Dream Life Coaching: <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course</a>&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Learn about <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/pickmybrain">Pick My Brain here...</a></li>
<li>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinadreamlife/#">Insta</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinadreamlife">TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
<ul>
<li>My&nbsp;Platinum Coaching Program -&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here.</a></li>
<li>My&nbsp;Dream Business Book Club&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/businessbookclub">here</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My&nbsp;online personal Growth Book Club GROW</a>,</li>
</ul>
</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> 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 </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. <a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a> and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

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