Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

#445 - Monday Motivation: "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is..."

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Mar 15, 2026
A short motivational talk inspired by Seth Godin about building a life you do not need to escape from. Themes include recognizing when constant countdowns to holidays signal misalignment, clarity on what you truly want, and making small, intentional daily changes. Practical steps for designing everyday routines and overcoming stuckness are highlighted.
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INSIGHT

Countdowns Reveal Everyday Misalignment

  • Constantly counting down to holidays signals your everyday life may be misaligned with your values and energy.
  • Kristina Karlsson cites Seth Godin: design a life you don't need to escape from, not just a calendar of vacations.
ANECDOTE

Kristina's 30 Year Dream Life Example

  • Kristina shares her 30-year journey of intentionally creating a life she loves after growing up on a farm with no travel.
  • She describes running coaching, speaking, podcasting, and travel-work as examples of living a dreamed life she once imagined.
INSIGHT

Drift Happens When You Follow Safe Expectations

  • Many people drift away from what energises them by following safe expectations, routines, and others' plans.
  • Kristina emphasises pausing to ask what you actually want as the first step to reversing that drift.
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