#365 - Monday Motivation: "It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe."
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Jun 8, 2025
Explore the wisdom of Muhammad Ali as the discussion zeroes in on overcoming minor frustrations that derail dreams. Gain insights on identifying and tackling those pesky distractions that drain your energy. Discover practical strategies to stay focused and motivated on your journey toward achieving your dreams.
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Big Dreams vs Small Frustrations
Big, meaningful goals aligned with your passions don't wear you out.
Small misalignments and ignored irritations drain your energy much more.
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Identify Your Daily Pebbles
Identify what small things irritate or distract you daily and write them down.
Journaling helps make these pebbles clear so you can address them.
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Protect Your Energy
Know what energizes you and do more of those activities.
Reduce the things that drain your energy to protect yourself.
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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 profound quote from the legendary Muhammad Ali that reminds us of the true source of burnout and what really drains our energy day-to-day:
“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”
Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:
Discover the importance of identifying and removing the “pebbles” in your life—those small, nagging frustrations that steal your energy.
Learn how to make simple but powerful shifts to stay aligned with your values and goals.
Be inspired by Kristina’s personal practices, like journaling and meal planning, that help keep her energy high and her journey joyful.
Take this opportunity to learn how to shift your focus to what really matters and lighten your emotional load by dealing with what’s draining you.
Listen in and discover how small, intentional actions can help you stay on track and enjoy your journey toward living your dream life, whatever that means to you.
As always, I’d LOVE to hear what you think – and what your pebbles are!
Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson