How to Make Powerful Decisions - and Transform Your Life

Jun 30, 2025

by Kristina Karlsson

Over my years of experience in business and life, I know for sure how simple yet profound choices transform our lives.

Often it comes down to just one simple decision. Yes, just one.

One quote has stuck with me over the years and it’s the heart of this week's podcast episode:

“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” – Rush, Freewill

Let’s dive into what that really means and how you can use the quiet power of decision-making to unlock a life you truly love.

It's something I explore in this recent podcast episode if you'd like to listen while you're out walking or driving...

Why Indecision Holds Us Back

Whether we realise it or not, every single day we are making choices.

What to prioritise.

Who to give our energy to.

What to say yes to—and what to say nothing about.

...but even silence is a decision [although it often doesn't feel like it is].

When we delay, avoid, or sidestep a decision, we’re still choosing. We’re choosing to stay still. And for so many women I speak to, this is the silent killer of dreams.

My 3AM Dream Life Moment

Years ago, newly arrived in a new country, I had no plan, no money, no clarity—just a quiet ache for something more.

I avoided making decisions about my future until one early morning, at 3 a.m., my partner asked me to write down what I really wanted. That moment changed my life.

It was messy. It was uncertain. But it was a decision.

A choice to acknowledge my dream—and that was enough to set everything into motion.

6 Ways to Make Decisions with Intention

Here’s what I’ve learned and now share with my Dream Life Coaching community:

Write Your Stuck List
Identify where you’re undecided. Awareness is everything. Journaling helps you spot what’s weighing on your mind—and your future.
Progress Over Clarity
Clarity doesn’t come before action—it comes after. Don’t wait. Start now. One small step is enough.
The Yes List
Ask: What would my future self say yes to this week? Make it sacred. Schedule it in. Honour those mini commitments.
3-Minute Rule
Ask yourself: What can I do in three minutes to move forward? You’ll be amazed how effective this is for building momentum.
Community Support
You don’t have to do it alone. Our Dream Life Coaching Community is a gentle, inspiring place to get unstuck and dream forward.
Remember: Not Choosing is Still a Choice
Every hesitation is a message. Either we stay stuck or step forward. The decision is ours—and always has been.

5 Key Insights from This Episode

Indecision isn’t neutral—it shapes your future by default.
Action leads to clarity, not the other way around.
A simple list can provide extraordinary insight.
Small steps are mighty when taken consistently.
Choosing is a form of self-love and alignment.

Last Word...

Your dream life is not about having it all figured out. It’s about being brave enough to decide, to show up, to move, and to believe that you are worth it.

So, what will you choose today?

Let me know, and if you’d love support, we’d love to welcome you into the Dream Life Coaching community.