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 mindset shift around growth, desire and personal responsibility, inspired by a quote from Paul Arden:

‘It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.’

Three key takeaways you can expect:


Why your desire to grow matters more than your current skills or confidence


How letting go of perfection and comparison unlocks progress


The power of one small habit to move you closer to your dream life

Listen in and reconnect with what you truly want, so you can take simple, meaningful steps towards living your dream life, in your own beautiful way.

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:
Stop, Start, Continue - free workbook 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 January our focus will be on Plan Your Year 2026. Laying the foundation with clarity, vision, and intentionality. Learn more here.  

My Dream Business Book Club here. In January, we'll be reading and learning from: Building a Story Brand 2.0, by Donald Miller. Learn how to clarify your message, and genuinely stand out. 
My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, January, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of The Five-Year Crusade: The Easy Way to Achieve Your Impossible Goals, by John Soforic. 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 a powerful mindset shift around growth, desire and personal responsibility, inspired by a quote from Paul Arden:
<blockquote>
&lsquo;It&rsquo;s not how good you are, it&rsquo;s how good you want to be.&rsquo;
</blockquote>
Three key takeaways you can expect:
<ol data-start="1117" data-end="1335">
<li data-start="1117" data-end="1197">
Why your desire to grow matters more than your current skills or confidence
</li>
<li data-start="1198" data-end="1263">
How letting go of perfection and comparison unlocks progress
</li>
<li data-start="1264" data-end="1335">
The power of one small habit to move you closer to your dream life
</li>
</ol>
Listen in and reconnect with what you truly want, so you can take simple, meaningful steps towards living your dream life, in your own beautiful way.
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 💛
Kristina
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
P.S. If you&rsquo;re ready for guided support to make 2026 brilliant for you, explore&nbsp;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>Stop, Start, Continue -<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/stop_start_continue_lm31"> free workbook here</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>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 January our focus will be on Plan Your Year 2026. Laying the foundation with clarity, vision, and intentionality.&nbsp;<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 January, we'll be reading and learning from: Building a Story Brand 2.0, by Donald Miller. Learn how to clarify your message, and genuinely stand out.&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, January</a>, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of The Five-Year Crusade: The Easy Way to Achieve Your Impossible Goals, by John Soforic. 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>

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

#427 - Monday Motivation: "It's not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be".

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>

#436 - The Importance of Getting Clear on What you Want

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

Today, we explore the powerful truth that real change is created through small, consistent actions over time, inspired by a simple mantra:

'Little by little, a little becomes a lot.'

Three key takeaways you can expect:


Why small, repeatable habits matter more than big bursts of motivation.


How to let habits carry you forward, even on tired and imperfect days.


How to recognise progress by noticing who you are becoming, not just what you are achieving.

Listen in and reconnect with the idea that your dream life is created through small, intentional choices made day by day, helping you move forward in a way that feels supportive and sustainable for 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 - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:
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 and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...
Today, we explore the powerful truth that real change is created through small, consistent actions over time, inspired by a simple mantra:
<blockquote>
'Little by little, a little becomes a lot.'
</blockquote>
Three key takeaways you can expect:
<ol data-start="1173" data-end="1421">
<li data-start="1173" data-end="1249">
Why small, repeatable habits matter more than big bursts of motivation.
</li>
<li data-start="1250" data-end="1325">
How to let habits carry you forward, even on tired and imperfect days.
</li>
<li data-start="1326" data-end="1421">
How to recognise progress by noticing who you are becoming, not just what you are achieving.
</li>
</ol>
Listen in and reconnect with the idea that your dream life is created through small, intentional choices made day by day, helping you move forward in a way that feels supportive and sustainable for 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 - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, 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><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>

#435 - Monday Motivation: "Little by little, a little becomes a lot."

I'm so excited to share today’s episode with you, because this conversation really stayed with me long after we stopped recording.

Today, I'm joined by James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, and we dive deep into something that quietly shapes every part of our lives: our habits.

Not the big dramatic ones, but the small daily choices that, over time, determine how we live, work and feel.

What I love about James’ approach is that high performance is not about doing more. It is about doing what truly matters, consistently and with intention, while still protecting your wellbeing, relationships and sense of purpose. T

This conversation felt so aligned with everything I believe in and teach, especially inside our GROW Personal Growth Book Club and DL Coaching programs.

In this episode, we explore:


Why getting radically clear on what you want is the foundation for everything else


How your belief systems quietly shape your decisions, confidence and results


The role of purpose in creating sustainable motivation and fulfilment

We also talk about journaling, priorities, boundaries, and how to stay focused in a world full of distractions. It's a grounded, honest and inspiring conversation that gently invites you to reflect on your own habits and ask whether they are truly supporting the life you want to create.

Listen with an open heart, a notebook nearby if you can, and a willingness to reflect. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.

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 - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:
A few links from James:

Book - https://thehabitbook.com/
Free Planner - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/planner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/
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...

I'm so excited to share today&rsquo;s episode with you, because this conversation really stayed with me long after we stopped recording.
Today, I'm joined by James Laughlin, author of&nbsp;Habits of High Performers, and we dive deep into something that quietly shapes every part of our lives: our habits.
Not the big dramatic ones, but the small daily choices that, over time, determine how we live, work and feel.
What I love about James&rsquo; approach is that high performance is not about doing more. It is about doing what truly matters, consistently and with intention, while still protecting your wellbeing, relationships and sense of purpose. T
This conversation felt so aligned with everything I believe in and teach, especially inside our <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">GROW Personal Growth Book Club</a> and <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">DL Coaching programs</a>.
In this episode, we explore:
<ul data-start="1587" data-end="1911">
<li data-start="1587" data-end="1673">
Why getting radically clear on what you want is the foundation for everything else
</li>
<li data-start="1674" data-end="1754">
How your belief systems quietly shape your decisions, confidence and results
</li>
<li data-start="1755" data-end="1829">
The role of purpose in creating sustainable motivation and fulfilment
</li>
</ul>
We also talk about journaling, priorities, boundaries, and how to stay focused in a world full of distractions. It's a grounded, honest and inspiring conversation that gently invites you to reflect on your own habits and ask whether they are truly supporting the life you want to create.
Listen with an open heart, a notebook nearby if you can, and a willingness to reflect. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.
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 - starting in February with an overhaul of your Habits, 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:
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<li>A few links from James:
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<li>Book - <a href="https://thehabitbook.com/">https://thehabitbook.com/</a></li>
<li>Free Planner -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jjlaughlin.com/planner">https://www.jjlaughlin.com/planner</a></li>
<li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/" data-outlook-id="12fb678d-79cf-43cf-abaa-0121386fd203">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/</a></li>
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<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:
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<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>
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<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.
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RESOURCES:
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<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>
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