DiscoverYour Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb
#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb

#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb

Update: 2025-12-07
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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 the beautiful Zen proverb that reminds us that calm is not passive, but a powerful inner achievement we can choose – even in the busiest season of the year:

“To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.”

Three key takeaways you can expect:

  1. How to create micro-moments of stillness in your day - in as little as 30 seconds - to gently reset your nervous system.

  2. How to lovingly lower the bar and simplify December, so it feels more present, joyful and aligned with what truly matters to you.

  3. How to protect your energy and prioritise intentional rest, so you can show up as your best self for the people and projects you care about.

Listen in and feel inspired to slow down, breathe, and make small calm choices that move you closer to living your dream life - whatever that looks like for you.

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 Group here.    

…and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

KK x

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

P.S. If you’re ready for guided support, explore Dream Life Coaching here: https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course 💛

SHOW NOTES:

  • Download our free 25 Prompts PDF here... 
  • Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
  • Follow Kristina on Insta and TikTok
  • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
    • My Platinum Coaching Program where in December our focus will be on "Hello Future You! Design Your 2026 Dream Life". Dream big, create your vision, and get clear on what matters most for your best year yet. Learn more here.  
    • My Dream Business Book Club here. In December, we'll be reading and learning from:  The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olsen. It's a key that makes all the other business books and insights you consume actually work.
    • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, December, where we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Learning how to rest - the smartest life hack of all. Learn more here.

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#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb

#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb

Kristina Karlsson, Dream Life