#426 - The year ahead doesn't need to be perfect just intentional
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Jan 10, 2026
Kristina shares her gratitude and emphasizes that the coming year doesn't have to be perfect. Instead, she advocates for small, intentional steps and self-kindness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their feelings about January and to reject pressure for immediate reinvention. Defining intention as purposeful action aligned with values, she outlines strategies for a meaningful year ahead. Kristina's insights urge prioritizing reflection, naming desired feelings, and embracing flexibility in planning.
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Living the Dream Life Example
Kristina Karlsson shares she is skiing in Norway with family and loving a life built around work and family.
She emphasizes gratitude for creating a dream life that combines work and family time.
insights INSIGHT
Intention Trumps Perfection
Perfection isn't required to make the year meaningful; intention is the essential ingredient.
A dream life prioritizes enjoyment of the journey over flawless outcomes.
insights INSIGHT
January's Noise Vs Lasting Change
January often feels loud with people declaring big goals and reinventions on social media.
Feeling tired or reflective in January is valid because lasting change comes from pausing and listening, not pressure.
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Today, we explore the idea that the year ahead does not need to be perfect, it simply needs to be intentional:
‘The year ahead does not need perfection. It just needs intention.’
Here are three key takeaways you can expect:
Why real, lasting change comes from pausing and listening, not pressure or perfection.
What it truly means to live intentionally, and how alignment changes everything.
Simple ways to begin creating an intentional year, starting right now.
Take this opportunity to learn how to slow down, reconnect with what truly matters to you, and make calmer, more aligned decisions as you move through the year.
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 Grouphere.
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 Clubhere. 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.
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