Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson #413 - Monday Motivation: “There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” — Alan Cohen
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Nov 23, 2025 The host dives into the vital balance between work and rest, emphasizing that both are essential for crafting a dream life. High-achievers often overlook the importance of guilt-free rest, which is crucial for clarity and creativity. Practical tips are shared, including setting boundaries and planning rest. A book recommendation on the topic inspires further exploration. The message is clear: to achieve dreams, one must recharge, reminding listeners that energy stems from restorative moments.
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Work And Rest Build Your Dream Life
- Your dream life is built equally by work and by rest, not just by action alone.
- Rest creates the mental space for clarity, creativity, and emotional resilience.
Rest Is A Requirement, Not A Reward
- Rest is not a luxury or a reward you earn later; it's a requirement for sustainable productivity.
- Rest resets the nervous system, restores creativity, and increases patience.
Personal Experience: Rest Restores Creativity
- Kristina shares that when creativity dries up for her, rest is usually the solution she needs.
- She notes rest increases patience and lets dreams begin whispering again.
