Create Your Now Archive 3 With Kristianne Wargo

Life is demanding and draining on you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. There are times in your life that you must release the tension. If you continue to burn the candles at both ends, not only will you hit burnout; but you will begin to retreat from living. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What kind of life is that and does it really serve you? You must take some time for you, to release the tension and truly slow down. I know what it's like to put on the Wonder Woman suit daily. However, as time moved forward, my health was impacted, which I chalked up to be just part of life. What an excuse! Looking back years later, oh no!!! It clearly was a red flag that something needed to change. That's not how I chose to respond. I pressed on and still tried the Wonder Woman effect. Little did I know I was sabotaging my marriage, my health, even my relationship with my children. If you get nothing

When life is going well, it's all smiles! But what happens when misery strikes? Misery and pain; emotional strife. Anything that challenges what you see as normalcy is not a place anyone wants to be.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Not only is your stressed increased, but your tolerance for what life dishes out becomes threatened. I look at my family, my children. When misery strikes, your immediate reaction might be to ready for battle. In London, there was an horrific attack, where at this time, it's taken 3 innocent lives, injured 29 people and has devastated an area in our world. I like to be optimistic and say that everyone and everything is good. But realistically, that's not the case. Life isn't fair.  Bad things happen to good people. It's unfortunate. The question is, what do you do when misery strikes? The misery in .... your marriage your relationship with your children your job your health yo

Christy Taylor has battled through a distorted self image and weight loss yet found her valiant woman in which she shares her story in her new book, "Fighting Fat with Fearless Faith". Be ready to rediscover your valiant woman within, the woman only God can create. Christy Taylor: A wife of 21 years, and a mother of four children! Christy is an account manager for an engineering firm, a coach, and an author of her Valiant Woman Program, Fighting Fat with Fearless Faith. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." ~ Philippians 4:13 BOOK: Fighting Fat with Fearless Faith Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including self image, weight loss, shame and love! You'll discover many nuggets and hope to battle another day. You are worth it! Married and Family Life Account Manager Typical Day Travel Obsession with weight Purging  Bulimia High school and Saltines Anorexia Laxatives Oprah, God, and Conviction Marriage Pregnancy Hating me! Lifestyle Haha's Hurt Roller Coaster Ride Movie Theaters Boy Sco

Everything in moderation is a quick and easy way to give an excuse of what you eat when. How's that working for your health and wellness. This phrase is tossed and thrown around throughout the health and wellness industry. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's like with the "everything in moderation tool", it's become the free pass to say --- you can do this way of living until you need a break and lacking discipline for your actions. Yes! I'm calling it like it is. Have you ever walked into a class and had a professor say, "Here's the syllabus, the rules, and how I grade. But when you are tired and don't feel like or care to do the work, you get a free pass. You can cheat." We are searching for this thing: we can eat what we want when we want with no consequences. And here to tell you it doesn't work! Everything in moderation is a myth. It will not support your heath and wellness goals, nor any other life

Ever had the feeling of looking forward when going backwards? Maybe driving and experiencing the AFV moment of a truck facing you while being towed. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Today, I climbed in my car ready to take the children to school. I was looking forward ready to drive out of the garage. However, this morning I place me car in gear to realize I was looking forward when going backwards. My gear was in reverse! And that is exactly what can happen to us in real life. We are looking forward when going backwards. So where are your life actions today? Are you challenging yourself by taking A.I.M., the steps necessary to get you closer to your dreams and your goals. Or are you looking forward when going backwards with the focus on where you fit in, your comfort zone, your habits. My son stated boldly, "Habit?!" I simply replied, "and that's for another episode." Too many times we want change, somethi

We're awake on one level; but on another, life is passing us by. We wonder why time flies by and we have little to no recollection. The art of mindfulness - a way to be present, be incredible, be you! In order to create your now, you must be present which is in the now. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Unfortunately, a lot of us are living in the past or gazing in the future, totally ignoring the NOW. The past is gone. The future has yet to arrived. But NOW is here! The art of mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines "mindfulness as the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally." We need to commit to being attentive with intention in the present moment. "Mindfulness is the whole way of living, a way being engaged, deeply connected, and tapping into an inner resource that's always available." Can the art of mindfulness help you gain more clarity and focus,

"Mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." From the movie Forrest Gump (1994) played by Tom Hanks. Life is full of surprises. You never know what will happen. Life is what you make it. Life is messy.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord!" ~ Psalm 31:24 Circumstances do not have to dictate the outcome of your life. However, when you focus on the circumstances, especially the bad ones, the fear begins to build. Instead of focusing on God and giving Him control, you relish in the fact that you're in control; when in actuality, you're falling apart. Life is like a box of chocolates. God does not want fear to control us. We can feel it, but letting God handle it is where the sweet spot it. So where can you find your sweet spot? The K.I.S.S. ~ Step out in FAITH! PRAY (gi

Sometimes you gotta jump even when you don't know all the answers. You don't want to make a change and you're trying to fit all the puzzle pieces together right at the start. But until you're willing to put yourself in action, you won't know where everything fits. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When the children were little, they started off with a wooden puzzle that was very basic. It only fit one puzzle piece in one place. That makes sense when you are little. But as you grow up and mature, your life becomes at least the size of the 1500 piece puzzle. I can remember looking at those when I was a little girl with really big eyes; never thinking  I would ever get to that level. And then I got older! Years passed. I graduated to the 5,000 piece puzzle. But you can't get to where you are going without beginning. You must begin with one piece of the puzzle at a time. Sometimes you gotta jump! Be willing to t

In relationships, whether family, work, stranger encounters, or even those sandpaper friends, we need to give credit where credit is due. Relationships are the most important part of our existence. You can go all the way back to Genesis. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact In the beginning, and God saw that it wasn't good for man to be alone. Hence, He created Eve. Did you ever think, what if God was lonely? Let's go back to the statement, give credit where credit is due. This statement came from Samuel Adams in a letter dated October 29, 1777; where he wrote, "Give credit to whom credit due." Jesus even told his disciples to render unto Caesar what is due to him, and unto God the things that are God's. (Matthew 22:21) We can have the tendency to undermine our relationships cutting short the credit --- the recognition, the acknowledgement. And this happens in marriages, with children, even in the workplace. Th

Joan Turley is an influential, empowering woman revealing her workplace experiences in her new book, Sacred Work in Secular Places. Through her journey, she shares how she overcame work-related depression to lead and love an amazing team! Be ready to discover how to lead with love, enrich lives of others, inspire creativity, and foster a loyalty that can grow any company's bottom line. Joan Turley: A wife of 38 years, mother of two, and grandmother to 1 little blessing! Joan is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. An encourager with a capital E. She is an influential communicator and a compelling speaker for creating and sustaining positive change in the workplace.  "He sent His word and He healed them." ~ Psalm 107:20 BOOK: Sacred Work in Secular Places Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including depression, comparison, joy and love! You'll discover many gems and understand how God can use you in the workplace, including in the home. Sit back and feel the joy of how God changes life on

One of the biggest healthy challenges is what to eat while traveling. You want to stay on track with being health, yet you want to indulge too. You can enjoy the new and different while you travel. However, be careful not to over indulge.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "Indulge once a day, not at every meal to stay healthy and less bloated." ~ Kristianne There are ways to continue your healthy living and tasting the area you are visiting without sacrificing your healthy lifestyle.   The K.I.S.S. ~ F.U.E.L. and Pack a Picnic! Stay HYDRATED. Drink lots of water.  Stay clear of TRIGGER FOODS. They can drain your energy, deflate your mood. You don't want to be a crabby apple. Thinking that "feel good" foods are really feel BAD foods.  Simple carbohydrates, high glycemic foods (sodas, fruit juices, sugary snacks, refined grain products) Non-fat desserts and sweetners Deep-fried foods Excess alcohol Pack a

Ever started your day with a smile, but slowly the strength of the smile fades to a frown? Flip your life before it flips you. Those dreaded days. Those no good, very bad days that take you by surprise. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You do not have to give in to the bad. Take your response to your day so you can change the outcome. E + R = O It's much better to flip your life before it flips you. You are the one I call when pushed to the edge. When I can't take one more step on my own strength, You I call to! I can't do things on my own, in my own strength. God is my strength. "From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." ~ Psalm 61:2 You are not alone even when you feel like a pile of you know what. Reminds me of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.  As much as we want to control life, we cannot. So please don't despair. Flip y

Fear is an unpleasant emotion that we deal with daily. Those threats; the danger, the pain. But what is on the other side of fear? If we could peak around the corner and see all the glory that awaits, would it be so fearful? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Would you be willing to do what it takes to get to the other side of fear? Because that's where God desires you to be. He can't do the work for you. We must be willing to make changes, put in the effort and energy for the glory to be revealed. Before we peak around the corner, what would it look like if you never say the other side of fear? The side where you sit now. The fear that is holding you back. The fear that you've adopted as your excuses as to why you can't do something. Seriously, it's time to break the chains.  What is on the other side of fear? What do you envision for you? What gives you hope? What drives your heart? You see --- what's on

Change is never easy. However, when you're transformed by truth, the excuses melt away and become less of a distraction. Life itself can be a distraction. Circumstances might take you a different direction than you wanted. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But that doesn't mean you have to be creative in your mind by rewriting what's really happening.  As my son says, "You can't lie if it's the truth." You can choose to be transformed by truth. Facing the giants of your day with the grace and unconditional love of Christ. "God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love." ~ Ephesians 4:15 And that starts with you. Stop telling yourself lies. Love yourself right where you are. Be willing to take A.I.M. on what God is revealing to you. Think about it as a remodeling project. Being transformed by truth is a beautiful path to freedom. So what does that look like for you?  The K.I.S.S. ~ Be t

How quickly we forget our keys, our purse, a certain note. We even forget things on the to-do list. But life's golden ticket is something more precious than gold or silver.  Life's golden ticket is YOU!!! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Do you realize the added spice you bring to everyone's day? The smile God cracks when you do something funny. I bet you never saw yourself in all this beauty. You are priceless. A gem above all others gems. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. So what are you doing today to love you? In yesterday's episode #790 Confessions of an Upset Mama, we chatted about the ONE thing you would want to do. My answer surprisingly was my me time! This time brings out in me gratitude, forgiveness, grace, unconditional love, happiness, joy. This time is precious. It stirs my heart. I actually gave up my me time recently. And that was the worse thing I could do for me.  You are worthy!

Life can get really wild and crazy. And in our household, it's a party every day. However, sometimes I find myself yelling, "Just settle down. You all are getting too rowdy." Do you get a little rambunctious in your life? Trying to do everything at 100% and holding it all together when you are falling a part. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Impactors --- We've got it! Just settle down! Let me ask you this. What would happen if you could perform only ONE task, what would that be? Now that doesn't include general responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, taking care of the children and family, and working. Which ONE thing would you choose? So of course, I challenged my children to this question. Just settle down! We are so into packing our days full of "stuff" to wear that badge of busy. But what's the cost? Maybe it's time to take a little of the busy and replace it with self-love for you and your family. Ju

What do you do when life happens? When things don't go as planned. No one is immune to struggles and troubles.  "You just can't blow away with the wind." Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Some might choose to coward in the corner and retreat. Others jump into action with aggression. What do you do when life happens? I got to be honest with you, I was a little upset when the interview didn't happened. But within a few seconds, I decided that I had a choice. Be upset and frazzled or get something put together. That's what I love about you and our community. Being able to be honest with an open heart and a safe place, not beating around the bush. I decided to look on the brighter side. What can I learn from this? How can I love them more? Are you choosing to write your own chapters in your story? Or are you letting someone else dictate your story? The K.I.S.S. ~ Your strength is YOUR story! So what can you hold

Feeling wiped out is quite common every afternoon. That lull haunting your mental focus and clarity. You can use strategic snacking for a mental boost to get you through your day. Nutrition plays a prominent role in your focus, clarity, and energy. Certain nutrient found within our food helps to elevate performance. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact So if you think about snacking as seriously as an athlete, you can increase your productivity and performance. During an athletes' practice or game, they eat specific foods containing nutrients that increase their performance. There have been studies done that show how certain nutrients affect the brain's functionality. Improve cognitive ability: omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, fish, chia seeds) Improve memory: flavanols (dark chocolate, cacao) Protect from free radical damage: antioxidants (berries) Nutrition impacts performance! Keep in mind that you must find

Usually your burst outs involve tempers that are flared and aggravated. Instead of bursting out in anger, burst out in joy! Let the skies rumble with your enthusiasm for life. Even when situations seem to be working against you, there is always a brighter side. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Wipe your eyes and open your mind to the possibilities of greater joy. A joy that woke you this morning giving you breath; giving you life. Joy doesn't have to be always a celebration. It can be peace, gratitude, understanding that surpasses all fear. Joy is the little smile shared with your loved one. Joy is the sparkle in your eyes as the sun rises. Joy is the spring in your step because of His greatness. Joy is the sizzle in your heart. Joy is YOU! There is no reason why you can't choose joy. Even amongst the struggles and troubles in your life, there is joy! It's quite disheartening that we live in a world of imme

Most experts want to build you up, focusing on your strengths. Very rarely are they willing to ask the tough question, "Where are you empty?" When you think empty, what comes to mind? Maybe it's a relationship, an emotion you wrestle with, a deadline that never goes away. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Emptiness can facilitate growth or it can lead you down the bunny trail of despair, anguish, and hopelessness. All of those feelings are real. And one you probably fight with too often to admit. Why is it that what we don't have is wrapped in shame? Stand bold for who you are. You most likely don't have everything you want in life. But because you have breathe, let's get stronger by recognizing where are you empty. You have to face your giants. It's the David and Goliath effect. What are your Goliaths, your giants? These giants that you're facing are the ones truly holding you back. It gets you to run the o