Create Your Now Archive 3 With Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever asked the question, "Are you proud of me?" Maybe it was when you were in high school and wanted to borrow the car. Maybe it was of your mom before your wedding day. Maybe it was in general. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact However, subconsciously, we want those who care about us and those we care about to be proud of us. There is no shame in that. Are you proud of me?  I couldn't help but reflect on whether or not my Daddy would be proud of all I'm doing. Seeing my Dad smile at me, telling me "job well done", gives me joy.  With today being Good Friday, I was taken to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Somewhere in His conversations with God, He asked the question, 'Are you proud of me? Did I do the job you sent me here to accomplish?' God's not finished with you yet! "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." ~ P

Amy Blankson talks about balancing productivity and Well-Being in her new book, The Future of Happiness. This book provides 5 modern strategies and how it all fits together in the digital era. Technology is improving your productivity, but what is it doing for your life? Where do you find the balance in this digital era? Amy Blankson: A wife of 15 years and a mother of three adorable daughters. Amy is the co-founder of GoodThink, a global positive psychology consulting firm. She is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents, (President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton), for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She received her BA from Harvard and her MBA from Yale School of Management. Most recently, Amy was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. She has also written an award-winning children's book. Her latest book is The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. "The future starts with

What you do in life has impact. Same is true for your health and wellness; the ripple effect of your health. The choices and decisions you lead in your life effects those around you. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact If you don't take care of yourself, how can you care for the ones you love? You can't!!! Think about when you've flown on an airplane. In their safety briefing, you are instructed to put on your own mask first, and then help those around you. Now as a mom, I analyzed this one pretty closely. How can putting on my mask be best for my child? Yet it is! The ripple effect of your health is massive. "It's not about you, but it starts with YOU!" The K.I.S.S. ~ Be the example! Take inventory. Lead with a purpose-driven plan. Take A.I.M. One step at a time leads to miles of greatness! TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation Live. Love. IMPACT!   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wantin

This is the season of impact. You have a choice! Think about all the choices and options you have before you. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It reminds me of when Jesus walked here on earth and all the choices He made. As He went though His trial and tribulations, don't you think He second guessed? You have a choice! That choice can be a blessing. It can also be a curse. It depends on how you look at it. It's your perspective. How you want to fit it into your puzzle of life. You have a choice! In your job In your marriage In your business The greatest choice you have is whether to be or not to be a daughter of Christ. That's the eternal choice. You have a choice! Do you want to walk with God in your journey or go against Him? What happens when we try to control our lives? You have a choice in everything you do. You have a choice in what you eat. In fact, you are tempted by choices. In your journey today

Overwhelm is a facet in our lives that doesn't have to be a negative influence or produce a negative outcome. Instead, focus on how to use overwhelm for success. Now in order to do that, you need to understand how overwhelm affects you personally, emotionally. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Overwhelm is a sister to stress. It's a component of stress. And when you become stressed, what does that really mean? You have no control! You feel you've lost control. And therefore, your mind gets the "freak out" signal. Everything is downhill from there. You don't take time to analyze the situation because your mind has signaled your body that at this point, you've lost all control. Now let's logically think about this. Have you really lost control? NO!!! But because your mind has communicated with your body that nothing can be done, you go into rescue mode. You're in survival mode.  Nothing makes sense to you. You

With each passing day, you gain what you settle for. There's no beating around the bush here. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When you are wanting something different in your life, it takes extraordinary efforts to switch it up. By all means, you can do it on your own. But I guarantee, you will tire. You will try to pick yourself back up and go again of your own strength. Only to realize that you don't have what it takes. How will you ever accomplish your goals? Where will you draw your strength from? And at what point will you give up? You must understand you cannot do life in your own strength. You gain what you settle for. Are you planting change in your life by yourself? You're going to get hurt; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically. You gain what you settle for. When you do everything of yourself, you get different results, if any, than when you grant God the opportunity to

Throughout your day, would you say you are living or existing? Are you going through the motions on autopilot or being present in the moments? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's challenging to live on point every minute of your day. But when you let down your guard and revert back to "old habits die hard", what re you truly missing? So let's get personal. Are you living or existing in your marriage? What's the health of your relationship? Do you have convenient intimacy or do you plan and enjoy each other's company the way God designed marriage to be? Are you living or existing? Just going through the motions. When you exist, you are putting little to no thought into your life. What really matters to you? And whom matters? I understand that we can be in a season of life that these is barely enough time to breathe and tie our shoes. But if you want to grow your marriage and create a deeper relationship, y

Everyone wants to be right. But when you don't know the answer, then what? There is so much information out in the world, there's no way we can know it all. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Often I'm challenged by my children. They ask some really tough questions. And even though I've homeschooled, I definitely do not have all the answers. In fact, my children are usually more spot on with facts verses experience. History Mathematics Science When you're not recalling the information frequently, you're gonna get a little rusty. When I said the wrong answer, my son said, "You don't have to know it all. It's ok, Mom." That doesn't make you less of a mom or a woman! We don't have to know all the answers. Why is it that we feel like we do? Disappointment Rejection Ashamed The problem is, when you don't know the answer, you are putting not only yourself in a dangerous situation; but you are not teaching your

Kim Cash Tate talks about intimacy in her brand new book, Cling - Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with God. This Bible study breaks down what it means to have a lifestyle, a relationship with God. Be inspired and encouraged by making God a conscious part of your day. Kim Cash Tate: A wife of 24 years, a mother of two children. Kim received her law degree from George Washington University. Upon leaving her law career, she focused on being a women's ministry speaker. Little did she know that God was opening a door for her to be an author. She has published 9 books to date. Her latest is Cling, Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with God. "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58 BOOK: Cling - Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with God Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including writing a book, talking to God, and creating a lifestyle of intimacy! You'll discover many blessed nuggets and joy will fill your heart. Writing interest Practicing attorney First boo

Getting stuck is no fun. And when it comes to health and wellness, where does fitness begin? In the ebbs and flow of life, it's easy to fall off the wagon and get distracted. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Your routine gets shifted. You have a life event that requires more attention from you. If you've fallen off, it's simpler to go with the flow. Why push the envelop? Where does fitness begin? Maybe you think you have to have a perfect schedule. Maybe it's always in the gym. Maybe it was when you were a child. Maybe it's with your warm-up. There is no right or wrong answer. All are valid. Where does fitness begin? For me, I was the perfectionist. Always trying to make sure I could fit everything in to one day. But did that work? Uh --- NO!!! It wasn't until my tornado in life got me to decide and commit to myself. So where does fitness begin? It begins with YOU!!! The K.I.S.S. ~ Find where fitness fits

Some days are more wonderful than other days. Some days everything seems to fall into place. But other days when things go wrong, what happens to you? You become disappointed in yourself, the outcome of your activities. In fact, sometimes you try and instill blame on someone else. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What good does that do you when things go wrong? It doesn't do you any good! And during these times of disappointment, we even get defensive with God. How dare He let this happen! You may be worried, disappointed, sad, mad, or fearful today. I want you to pause and hear this... "But as for you, be strong; don't be discouraged, for your work has a reward." ~ 2 Chronicles 15:7 What you do matters, even your failures. Maybe you yelled at the children this morning. Maybe you were short with your husband when talking taxes. Maybe you physically reacted to a bad situation. When things go wrong, you need

There is the little giant in your mind that's sneaky and despicable. It whispers with confidence and clarity. "You can't do it. You'll never be good enough. You're going to fail." This little giant isn't so little, because it crushes your dreams, devours your happiness, and strips your mind of confidence. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It confuses you in seconds. It opens doors to shallow opportunities. It becomes this virus that infects your mind, body, and spirit. The little giant in your mind is SELF DOUBT! But today, you are going to overcome self doubt by exhausting it's resources. Self doubt feeds off of your... failures questionable decisions negative surroundings disgust for yourself quits Self doubt has plagued my life too! No one is immune to self doubt, the little giant in your mind. However, you can do something about it. And that means you must take A.I.M. What's gonna keep you going? Becau

There is nothing more empowering than being able to shine in your talents. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. But how do you feel about your talents? Do you run and hide from them? Or do you embrace then with gratitude and gusto? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact I had the privilege of celebrating, with my daughter, opening night at their high school for the musical "Into the Woods". There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your daughter use her gifts. All I can say is WOW!! This is how God sees you as I see my daughter. "God loves to see you shine in your talents." It's unfortunate that we tend to hide our talents though. For fear of attention. You don't want to be bothered. Not enough time in the day. Something has to give, and it's your talent. For fear of comparison. Others will compare you to those doing something similar. Not proud of your talent. You don't think it's up to par. Fear of pe

Did you know regardless of your situation, you need strength every morning to tackle the demands of the day. Where do you gain your strength? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Maybe you find your strength in your physical health. You are strong and you take care of yourself. Maybe it's your financial wellness. You are happy with your job. And with hard work, your bank account balance works for you. Or it could be your friendships. You have incredible friends that support always. And let's not forget your marriage. You have an incredible man by your side. The problem with all of this, it can ALL be stripped from you. The only guarantee is through God. "We act upon our lives looking for the guarantee. The only guarantee is of God." If you're sitting at a crossroads in your life, you need strength every morning. The K.I.S.S. ~ Know that God's grace is enough! Run to God every new morning and be present. "Lord

Even when life gets complicated and way too busy, you must let go to grow! When you are trying to control what's happening in your life, how is that serving you. Are you really getting where you want to go? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact This episode is brought to you by a simple number and a title. No notes were used during the recording. In order to get to where you want to go, you must be willing to let go of control. Stop the presses! This is against maybe of what you are comfortable with. But whether it's your husband, children, or more importantly you, let go to grow. You are created on purpose for a purpose. What you are holding onto make actually be holding you back. How bad do you want to get to where you want to go? God cares about you and your life. The K.I.S.S. ~ Let go to grow! What are you holding onto that has a grip on you? Technology Your own dreams Physical stuff Activities you must do

Cara Brookins shares how she escaped an abusive marriage with four children by building a home with the knowledge of YouTube videos, determination, and optimism in her brand new book, "Rise: How a House Built a Family". Be inspired and encouraged. Anything is possible in Cara's heart. Cara Brookins: A single mother of four children. Married and divorced twice with nothing to call home. Cara and her children decided to build a house that rebuilt their family, one nail at a time; and a few cement blocks!  "Go build something big!" ~ Cara Brookins BOOK: Rise - How a House Built a Family Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including domestic violence, mental illness, shame, optimism, determination, and love! You'll discover many gems and hope to shatter all your excuses.  Living life now Family Photo album Media whirlwind Time of decision Inkwell Manor Manuscripts and Screenplays Storytelling  Mud puddles Audiobook narration Owning history Shame Divorce Domestic Abuse Motivational speaking Release of guilt R

Is your beauty reflecting your diet? What you put in the inside is reflected on the outside. Eating for beauty starts with your grocery list. Today we are chatting about various foods that can improve and enhance the health of your skin, hair, and nails. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact First understand that skin is the largest oran of your body. Skin is apart of your hair. With the hair, there are 4 phases (growing, regression, resting, and shedding). You will lose about 100 hairs per day on average. *If you have significant hair loss, please see your medical provider. Then we move to the nails. Your nails grow about .1 millimeters per day. The appearance of your nails is a good indicator if you're getting enough hydration and nutrients. So what does your grocery list need to contain? The K.I.S.S. ~ Load your cart with nutritional goodness! HYDRATE - Drink water. Cells must be hydrated to work properly. S

What lifts you up? What encourages you? What makes you smile? Find what speaks to you today and do something to you. You matter!!! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Every day you give to so many, putting yourself on the back burner. Today, I'm encouraging you to do something for you specific to your desires.  Maybe it's cooking your favorite meal. That might mean a quick trip to the grocery store, but you're worth it. Maybe it's reading a few pages of this book that's been staring at you for the last 6 months. Maybe it's taking time to organize your closet. Stop cleaning everyone else's messes and organize your area. When you find what speaks to you, you gain a smile. You walk with a bounce in your step. The day seems brighter even when it's dreary outside. Your hope account increases. You are always giving and serving. It's a great day to find what speaks to you. Be your greatest cheerleader. The K.I.S.S. ~

As much as you want something, going against the grain can seem impossible. The weariness of change, the evolution of normalcy may be too much to handle. But going against the grain just might be what the doctor ordered. A prescription to get you focused in the right direction. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What controls your words, thoughts, and actions? It's your brain, your control panel. Your brain is your computer. Let's keep diving deeper. When looking at the mindset, you are combining your feelings with how your computer has been programmed. Your feelings match what's programmed and you are in your comfort zone. WOOHOO! This is the right way. You've been affirmed. However, when going against the grain, you're met with resistance, questions; you're unsure. There's no guarantee. You feel uneasy. There's very little confidence because you've never tried it this way. Now you are out of your comfort zo

Are you trying to do life alone, from your own strength? You are able only when you allow Christ to partner in your life. But how many times have you tackled life or a situation with you own accord? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Sitting here watching the early Spring rain fall, it makes it easy for my mind to wonder to self defeat. I think about all the things I should have completed for the week. Only to lead me to the things I need to get done next week. I feel like a failure and huddle in my own warm blanket with the skies grayed out and the cold gracing my nose, only to hope, I am able. "I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." ~ John 15:5 Are you tackling your life with the strength of a 2x4? Eventually, as life continues to bear down on you, that 2x4 strength is snapped in half like toothpicks. There's nothin