#371 - Monday Motivation: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of Dream Life inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the life‑changing power of intentional decision‑making captured in Rush’s famous lyric:

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

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. Discover why inaction is still a decision—and how that silent choice can keep dreams on hold.

2. Learn Kristina’s four practical tools (Stuck List, Progress‑Over‑Clarity, Yes List, and the 3‑Minute Rule) to replace hesitation with momentum.

3. Hear a real‑life story of how one midnight decision sparked the birth of Dream Life—and how a single step can do the same for you.

Take this opportunity to learn how to turn hesitation into confidently aligned action.

Listen in and feel the surge of clarity that moves you closer to living your own dream life—whatever that looks like for you.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

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TRANSCRIPT:

Hi there, and welcome back to your Monday Morning Motivation episode. Kristina here. This is your moment of calm, clarity, and courage—a little ritual to start your week with purpose.

Let’s take a deep breath together. Inhale… and exhale. Sometimes, something as simple as a deep breath on a Monday morning can make a huge difference.

Let’s start with today’s thought-provoking quote:
“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” – Rush, Freewill

Let that sink in. It's simple, yet incredibly powerful. Whether we realize it or not, we’re always choosing—how we show up, what we say yes to, what we say no to, and even what we avoid. When we don’t make a decision, we’re still making one. We’re choosing to stay where we are. We’re letting fear lead and allowing life to pass us by. That breaks my heart—so many dreams are lost this way.

I want to share a story. When I first arrived in Australia, I had this quiet ache inside me. I was in a new country, unsure about what to do with my life. No money. No plan. No clarity. Yet, I had this feeling there was something more out there for me. But I didn’t decide. I procrastinated. I complained. Until one night at 3 a.m., my partner Paul said, “Let’s write it down. What do you really want?” I grabbed a pen and scribbled down my dream life list. That moment—choosing to get clear—changed everything. Not overnight, but it set me on a whole new path. A path I never would’ve walked without making that choice.

So, let me ask you: What decision have you been putting off?

Maybe it’s big—a career change, a business idea, a life shift. Or maybe it’s something small but powerful—saying no to something draining or yes to something uplifting. Here are six practical ways to start making intentional choices:

1. Write your Stuck List
   Open your journal and ask: “Where am I undecided right now?” Health? Relationships? Purpose? Awareness is the first step.

2. Choose Progress Over Clarity
   Don’t wait to be 100% sure. Clarity follows action. Take one small step today—you’ll learn as you go.

3. Create a Yes List
   Write down three things your future self would say yes to this week. Schedule them like sacred appointments with your dream.

4. Use the 3-Minute Rule
   When you're stuck, ask, “What’s one decision I can make in three minutes that moves me forward?” Call someone, sign up for something, go for a walk. Tiny decisions open big doors.

5. Surround Yourself with Dreamers
   Be around people who make bold decisions. That’s what our Dream Life Coaching Community is for—a safe, inspiring space to reflect, dream, decide, and do. No pressure. No perfection. Just support.

If your heart’s whispering “maybe it’s time,” listen to it. If you want to join us, head to yourdreamlifestartshere.com. I’ll link it in the show notes. If you’re unsure, book a 15-minute call with me—no pressure, just clarity.

6. Remember: Not Choosing Is Still a Choice
   It’s a choice to let fear win, to stay small, to avoid discomfort. But when you do choose, you open the door to possibility. You signal to the universe: “I’m ready.”

Your dream life isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention, action, and loving yourself through it all.

So, here’s your challenge: Choose something today. Take a step—messy or not—towards your dream. Your future self will thank you.

You deserve a life you love. You deserve to feel alive. You deserve to decide.

Have a beautiful week. And remember: If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

If you're joining the July Dream Life Coaching program, I’ll see you tonight!