Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

Hello, and welcome to another Episode!According to Tanya Goodin, my guest on this week's Dream Life Podcast, one of the biggest wake-up calls to come from the global pandemic has been that... "It's given us a glimpse of a future lived almost entirely through screens, isolated from those we love, growing lonelier and more disconnected day-by-day."And Tanya is well placed to comment, as a trailblazing author, pioneering thinker, campaigner on digital wellbeing and expert on tech-life balance.Her compelling message for us all?"We must urgently reset our relationship with tech and our devices in order to forge healthier, happier lives."And Tanya's mission in life is to help global audiences do just that.So if you ever catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through devices - losing track of time. Jumping from thing to thing online. Tangled in a web of information and stimulus... and feeling at times like your brain has too many tabs open.Or if you're worried about someone you care about who does that - then this episode will be really insightful for you.Our devices and the information, images and experiences they open up at our fingertips - while enlightening and valuable in so many ways - have changed life irrevocably for us all in recent years.And without doubt that's coming at a cost.In her most recent book "My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open", Tanya asks us "What are you willing to lose for a connected life?" Firstly exploring the cost that our digital life inflicts on our offline existence, and then offering a toolkit to anyone who has lost their way.And on this inspiring podcast episode Tanya offers a host of simple solutions.Well worth a listen...After interviewing Tanya I've been so much more mindful of how I use my tech, and I’m contemplating doing a digital detox in May, alongside doing Mindful in May.If you haven't signed up to do Mindful in May with us, give it consideration. We'll be meditating 10 minutes a day - supporting each other along the way - and by the end of May it'll become a habit for us all. And will also help us reset our relationships with tech...If you want to join Mindful in May with me, click here to find out more and register...I can’t wait to hear what you get out of this episode, please share it with me in our Dream Life Podcast private Facebook group here...Have a wonderful weekend!Love, SHOW NOTES:Tanya's latest book, "My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open" Want to learn more about Tanya's work? Visit: www.tanyagoodin.comLearn more or signup to Mindful in May here...Learn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here.Learn more about my Habit Club here.Join the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here - and jump on discussions with like-minded people.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers RESOURCES:Download a review of Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here audio book, by Kristina KarlssonBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here e-book, by Kristina KarlssonBuy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on FacebookBe inspired to Dream Big as Kristina takes you through her 101 Dreams Audio Guide My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hello there! Happy International Day of Happiness!  Maybe you’re a little like me and find that in challenging times, happiness can be something that’s difficult to embrace – as we experience hardship or feel for so many others experiencing difficulties.But regardless of what’s happening externally, we need to ‘keep on keeping on’ so that we can be the best we can be for ourselves and for others who depend on us. So as I reflect on what happiness means to me today, I feel it’s really important to not give up on the notion of embracing and experiencing happiness - regardless.  We’re all different, but I wanted to share one thing with you that I find tremendously valuable in difficult circumstances - which always brings me an inner sense of happiness no matter what is happening around me.Meditation.For me, it’s a wonderful and lasting feeling to take time out to stop and embrace stillness. Going inside and shutting out the outside world - even if only for minutes. So it’s really appropriate that my podcast guest this week is someone who knows a thing or two about mediation – the inspiring Dr Elise Bialylew – author of The Happiness Plan and founder of the world’s largest online mindfulness campaign, Mindful In May.No matter how much or how little experience you have with meditation, this episode is worth a listen as Dr Elise shares practical insights into meditation and it’s proven everyday benefits - including how it can help grow emotional intelligence and even create genetic level changes, like reducing inflammation in your body.I know you’ll enjoy the episode!And if you’re curious about meditation and feel you need a little nudge and support to embrace meditation as a daily habit, come on and join us as the Dream Life community signs up to do Mindful in May together.Dr Elise has set-up Mindful in May as a transformative but very simple 31-day program – where hundreds of thousands of people from around the world join-in to meditate daily for just 10 minutes, supported by a great community and with daily support, guided meditations, education and tools from Elise and her Mindful in May team and contributors.The idea is to help you build a simple and sustainable meditation practice in just one month – that can bring you benefits for a lifetime. If you choose you can opt-in to help raise money for clean water projects as well. By the end of May you will have stepped into greater calm and made changes for life. It’s a great way to transform your mind & life while helping others.Here’s the link to find out more information and join. And for anyone interested, we’ll be reading Dr Elise’s book The Happiness Plan during April in GROW – my Personal Growth/Book Club, so when Mindful in May starts we’ll be ready to dive in together! And lucky us in GROW – we’ll have Dr Elise join one of our Monday night sessions to host a live meditation and Q&A. It’s going to be amazing, so please consider joining us. Find out more here... So while the world around us remains uncertain, let’s go inwards together to find strength and happiness – and make the world a better place, starting with us.Hope to see you in GROW in April and Mindful in May, in May!Love,KristinaPS: Research shows it only takes 10 minutes of meditation a day to see significant positive benefits to your life!SHOW NOTES:Here’s the link to find out more information and join Mindful in MayLink to the first podcast episode I did with with Elise – Episode 72The Happiness Plan by Dr Elise BialylewBook Elise mentions in the interview: Kelly McGonigal, The Joy of MovementLearn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Learn more about my Habit Club here.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download a review of Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Again! I feel compelled to share something quite personal in this episode – I think it might be of help right now.When meditating earlier this week, I was overcome with a deep sense of hopelessness and sadness about what’s been happening in the world lately.I felt it physically and profoundly – and I just sat with the feeling and let it all come out. Feeling for my fellow human beings – children, women, men, families - and what so many are enduring right now.And then, when I was ready, I changed gears - reminding myself that in challenging times like this, and with so much out of my control, I needed to turn inwards and take time to build my strength and resilience.  For me that means things like time meditating, time walking in nature and time journaling. When I do those things, I’m better able to cope and be my best for those who rely on me. In case it resonates with you and is helpful, this week’s episode focus’s on my resilience go-to list of six.Focussing on this list of six does wonders for me – and I hope it inspires you or someone you want to share it with. If you haven’t done any meditation or haven’t found the right meditation for you, as I mention in this episode we’ll be reading The Happiness Plan by Dr Elise Bialylew in April in GROW my personal growth / book club. Learn more here.In The Happiness Plan, the wonderful Elise draws on her background in medicine, psychiatry and mindfulness meditation to take us on a simple one-month guided program - leading us to a more balanced and fulfilled existence despite the challenges around us.Elise is the founder of Mindful in May and we’ll have her coming in to do a live meditation with us during GROW as well as taking any questions. And we’ll also be doing Mindful in May together in GROW if you want to. If this is for you, sign up to GROW here. Please let me know in my Podcast Facebook group what you got from this episode, so we can all learn from each other.Dream Big!Love,Kristina SHOW NOTES:The Happiness Plan by Dr Elise BialylewMindful in MayLearn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Learn more about my Habit Club here.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download a review of Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a very challenging time right now, and my heart goes out to the people in Ukraine - and all of you who are impacted in various ways by recent events.It’s so hard to hear the news and see how people are suffering, while trying to work out what we can do as individuals as well as continuing with the challenges in our own lives. I don’t have the answer, but I do know that my Podcast episode this week will help you build resilience while dealing with what is happening in the world - and being your best for yourself and others who depend on you.My guest is the amazing Hugh von Cuylenburg - founder and author of The Resilience Project - who has recently launched a new, very timely book called Let Go – It’s time for us to let go of shame, expectation, and our addiction to social media. Listen as Hugh goes deep in sharing his personal journey of how during the height of the Covid pandemic he realised he just wasn't coping well – and felt broken - at a time when he was trying to support thousands of others through his role as a ‘go to’ educator.Like millions of others around the world, Hugh was forced to reassess life as world events undermined our sense of safety, strangled our personal connections and saw levels of happiness plunge.His insights on letting go as a way of building personal resilience are particularly timely and relevant now given the situation we're watching unfold in the Ukraine.It’s such a wonderful conversation and timely. I hope you enjoy.Please let me know in my Podcast Facebook group what you will let go of, so we can all support each other.Dream Big!Love,Kristina SHOW NOTES:Let Go by Hugh Van Cuylenburg Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (the book Hugh referred to)Learn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Learn more about my Habit Club here.Join my Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download a review of Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi there and welcome to another episode! Things don’t always go to plan, right? Well, my plan to interview the inspiring Hugh Van Cuylenburg for this episode didn’t work out… however, instead I’ve decided to review his wonderful new book Let Go – and we’ll have Hugh as a guest on a future episode. So, have you ever had something eating you up inside with frustration, anger or hurt, and thought 'I need to let go of that!'? I sure have - which is why I'm really excited about the latest book I've been reading, Let Go by the inspiring Hugh Van Cuylenburg (founder of The Resilience Project). We're also reading it in GROW - my personal growth / book club - in March – and that is exciting! The dictionary defines 'letting go' as 'to stop thinking about or being angry about the past, or something that happened in the past' - and research shows there are many benefits for us when we let go.  ...so, there is a lot to be gained by letting go of things that cause us pain!   Hugh starts the book talking about things he needed to let go of - which he'd initially started to write down in a journal. Things including: Shame; Expectation; Perfection; Control; Fear of failure; Social media; and Ego. Maybe you can relate to needing to let go some of the above, along with pain from specific experiences you may have had. I hope you enjoy my review of Hugh’s wonderful book which combines powerful insights with research and his own candid and honest storytelling to show how it is possible to let go and rediscover joy.  And if you feel you'd like to read and discuss this great book with like-minded people, why not consider joining us in GROW for March where Hugh's book will be our focus. To find out more click here...  Dream Big! Love KSHOW NOTES:Let Go by Hugh Van Cuylenburg Learn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Learn more about my Habit Club here.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download a review of Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi there and welcome to another episode! Oh my, I got so much great feedback from the last episode with the incredible Dr James Rouse – so you haven’t listened to that yet, make sure you do. It’s so good and he is just such a special human. So so inspiring.  Following that, today is a short episode where I talk about the importance of getting our thinking right – inspired by the book written by Dr James and his partner Dr Debra Rouse – Think Eat Move Thrive.We’re currently reading it in GROW – my online personal growth/book club – and last week in our weekly GROW catchup on Zoom we read and talked through the THINK part of their book. I’ve done a lot of work on my own thinking – particularly after all the negative experiences of the last two years – and my experience has reinforced yet again that when we change our thinking, we change our lives.I hope this episode inspires you think about how you think, and to contemplate working on your thinking as a way of enhancing your experience of life.I do hope you enjoy the episode, and if you do share it with your friends.Dream Big!Love KSHOW NOTES:Think Eat Move Thrive by Dr James Rouse & Dr Debra RouseLearn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Learn more about my Habit Club here.If you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …and if you’re new to my podcast, and are looking for a world of inspiration, be sure to check out my previous episodes of Your Dream Life podcast.…please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download Kristina’s Top 10 Favourite books of all timeBuy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I loved chatting with Dr James Rouse for this episode – and I think you’ll love having a front row seat on our conversation.I’ve known James for years and enjoy every chance I’ve had to catchup with him around the world over the years. We’re both big optimists and both of us want to change the world for the better.As a child growing up ‘without much light’ he dreamed about a life that would have him belonging to something bigger, rather than just trying to fit in.I love how he talks about ‘belonging’ being a super-power of the future and the insights he gives on growing up in a challenging situation and making the most of it as he grew and found his own way in life are wonderful.Dr. James is a highly authentic, energized, and purpose-driven leader - a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur,athlete, husband, father and author.In fact, in my personal growth / book club GROW we’re reading and learning this month from his book Think Eat Move Thrive. A fantastic book to help us all feel better and find lifelong wellness.Dr. James has personal, clinical and professional understanding of what it takes to create and sustain a life we love and dream of and his enthusiasm for helping us all realize our potential is contagious.Enjoy this wonderful episode!SHOW NOTES:Think Eat Move Thrive by Dr James RouseLearn more about my Habit Club here.Learn more about my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Here is the new Dream Life planning bundle...Plan Your Year Bundle downloadable PDFContains my Review Your Year booklet plus 19 of my other annual planning tools (…over 60 pages)https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/planning/products/plan-your-year-bundle-downloadable-pdfsIf you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …and if you’re new to my podcast, and are looking for a world of inspiration, be sure to check out my previous episodes of Your Dream Life podcast.…please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download Kristina’s FREE 66 Habit Ideas You Can Start TodayJoin Kristina’s 66-Day Habit Challenge Club here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/Buy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy first week of February! I love February because it's the month that I look at my habits and add some new healthy ones and remove the ones that are no longer serving me. Most of us enjoy the festive season and some of us take some time off which often means indulging in food and drinks a bit more than normal. And that's the fun part of life. One of my Dreams is to be healthier and fitter each birthday so every birthday I reflect and plan for the year ahead to become healthier. Some of you may be doing FEB FAST and some of you may be needing some inspiration to get started. I have a very inspiring guest on my podcast today, The Healthy Chef Teresa Cutter. Teresa's main goal at The Healthy Chef is to get people cooking and eating healthier. Eating natural foods, focussing on fresh fruits and vegetables, and just keeping it simple. I love that goal and it's a perfect time to listen to this episode to get inspired to become the healthiest version of you as part of making 2022 your best year EVER! ENJOY!    SHOW NOTES:The Healthy Chef website - https://thehealthychef.comLearn more about our February ‘Think, Eat, Move, Thrive’ theme in my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Here is the new Dream Life planning bundle...Plan Your Year Bundle downloadable PDFContains my Review Your Year booklet plus 19 of my other annual planning tools (…over 60 pages)https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/planning/products/plan-your-year-bundle-downloadable-pdfsIf you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …and if you’re new to my podcast, and are looking for a world of inspiration, be sure to check out my previous episodes of Your Dream Life podcast.…please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download Kristina’s FREE 66 Habit Ideas You Can Start TodayJoin Kristina’s 66-Day Habit Challenge Club here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/Buy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! Don’t forget to help up spread this inspiring message to even more people using #101milliondreamersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to what is nearly the end of January!I know a lot of people take a long break in January - which is so nice - and it often means that we don't get started on our dreams and goals until now. So today is a perfect time to get started! I love February and my focus for February is always health. One of my dreams is to be fitter and healthier every birthday ...and my birthday is in February, so it’s a great time for me to check-in and see where my focus needs to go when it comes to all things wellness in the next 12 months, until my next birthday.So, in case it's helpful, I thought I'd share some tips in this episode to get you started.I'd love you to book in an hour for yourself before February starts (yes, go on... put it in your diary now. You are worth it!), and ask yourself the following questions – which I expand on in the episode.Enjoy! 1. Am I clear on my top 3 dreams & goals for this year? If you're not, take some time to work out how and when you will be clear. It's really important to know what you want so you know where to put your focus.   2. What habits do I need to put in place to support my dreams & goals for this year? It's one thing to be clear on our dreams & goals but having a system for taking action is probably more important.I feel so passionate about habits that I created a Habit Club, in which we all support each other and help each other be accountable. Click here if you want to find out more about it and join.   3. What do I need to do this year to get my health to where I want it and have energy to tackle my dreams & goals for this year? I think we all know what we need to do (eat better, quality sleep, move daily, drink less - it’s pretty simple), but not easy. So take some time to work out what you need to do for your health and just start with something that will move you towards it. You've got 11 months ahead of you to focus on it. Take small steps. 4. I want you to imagine it's New Years eve 2022 and write yourself a letter in the present tense as if it is really NYE 2022...Write all the great things you did this year what dreams & goals you worked on and made happen. Then read the letter daily to remind you of what you really want to make happen this year.  5. Last but not least, and so important! Surround yourself with like-minded people! There is nothing more draining than being around negative people and dream killers! To make your dreams and goals happen takes hard work, and it helps so much if you are around inspiring like-minded people.  If you join my Dream Life guided digital course - which starts next week - we have the most inspiring community to support you. For more information or to enrol in my Digital Dream Life Course now, click here. Enrolments for this intake close on 31st January. I hope you find these questions above helpful. The most important part is taking time to write it all down and come up with a plan. As we know, the dreams will only work if you do the work!  SHOW NOTES:Learn more about my Habit Club here.For more information or to enrol in my Digital Dream Life Course now, click here. Enrolments for this intake close on 31st January.To learn more or register for the last of my three FREE online workshops this coming Sunday on How to Make 2022 Your Best Year EVER! click here.Learn more about our February theme in my Personal Growth Club - GROW here. Here is the new Dream Life planning bundle...Plan Your Year Bundle downloadable PDFContains my Review Your Year booklet plus 19 of my other annual planning tools (…over 60 pages)https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/planning/products/plan-your-year-bundle-downloadable-pdfsIf you love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiration – and please tell us what you thought by leaving us a review! …and if you’re new to my podcast, and are looking for a world of inspiration, be sure to check out my previous episodes of Your Dream Life podcast.…please help up spread this inspiring message to even more people by sharing our podcast on social media with the hashtag #101milliondreamers …and why not join the discussions with like-minded people about the podcast happening in my Facebook Podcast Community here RESOURCES:Download Kristina’s FREE 66 Habit Ideas You Can Start TodayJoin Kristina’s 66-Day Habit Challenge Club here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/Buy Your Dream Life Starts Here book, by Kristina Karlsson: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Buy your Dream Life Journal: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/shop-by/collection/dream-life/Follow Kristina on Instagram Follow Kristina on Facebook My dream is to inspire and empower 101 million people around the world, just like you, to write down three dreams, and go chase them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.