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Karien Van Zyl

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December 23, 1985

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Karien is a multi-passionate creator, entrepreneur, and storyteller with a deep belief in living deliberately. With a background in business, research, and wellness, she blends real-world insight with creative expression to craft tools and stories that inspire change.
Her first book, Adventure Break: Tour du Mont Blanc, was born from a solo journey through the Alps — blending personal experience with thoughtful reflection to encourage others to take bold steps toward a better life. She's also explored travel guides and cookbooks as creative outlets to make healthy living more accessible.
Through her work, Karien invites readers to pause, reset, and find new energy in small breaks, big adventures, and the stories we tell ourselves. When she’s
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“Thought surfing isn’t about stopping thought. It’s about learning to ride it — without getting pulled under.”
Karien Van Zyl, Trapped In Thought: The Hidden Link Between Thoughts, HRV, and Burnout - How The Surfing System™ Can Help

“We don’t need a better life plan. We need a better understanding of what actually makes us feel alive.”
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“You can appear calm, capable, even high-performing — and still be burning energy on thought loops no one else can see.”
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“You can appear calm, capable, even high-performing — and still be burning energy on thought loops no one else can see.”
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“Thought surfing isn’t about stopping thought. It’s about learning to ride it — without getting pulled under.”
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“We don’t need a better life plan. We need a better understanding of what actually makes us feel alive.”
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