Create Your Now Archive 3 With Kristianne Wargo

While many of us know and believe love is all you need and that love never fails; however, we can fail love. When love is missing in your life, your mindset is mush. You are walking in a for. You can find yourself going down the road of depressions, anxiety, pity parties, and despair. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  You second guess everything from what to wear in the morning to what to fix for dinner to how you interact with people to how you discipline your children. Your decisions are influenced by the confidence love gives or by the absence that love takes away. Love never fails. There is a science to back this up too; a 75-year study out of Harvard. The lead researcher, Dr. George Vaillant, found the two pillar of happiness: "One is love" and "the other is finding a way of coping with life that does not push love away." Love never fails. This is also shown in the Bible. Jesus prayed and cried out, "P

If you are ready to level up your life, living the most vibrant, joyful, and charismatic life, you must discover the buried treasure of the heart. We've talked a lot about the heart and mind connection. And the missing piece you may casually hear me say. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  The buried treasure of the heart is prayer! You may have big dreams, but have you taken time to include God in the conversation of those dreams? "Prayer is the difference between the best we can do and the best God can do." ~ Mark Batterson of 'Draw the Circle' You can't live the life of your dreams without having a life with prayer. Prayer is the missing link, the connector to your God. He wants to hear from you. If you get too busy and wrapped up in your own doings, you're forgetting the greatest treasure and gift you've been given. "The redline to God is prayer." Sometimes we don't know what to say or how to start the co

No matter what is happening in your life, there's no reason to fear! And yes, it's easy to get locked up in fear. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  Fear of judgement Fear of failure Fear of success Fear of rejection Fear that you're not good enough Fear is adopting the mindset that you're not going to make it to where you want to go. When you let that fear creep in, you give it power which leads to an excuse and steals your dream. Have no fear, because God is near. We truly have nothing to fear when you are walking in your life's journey with God. Now understand this is easier said than done. Do you want fear to propel you forward or make you a jailbird in your own life? "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." ~ Psalm 34:4 But when we give power to our fears, then that's what we play out in life. "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." ~ Proverbs 23:7 Are you cheatin

Learning right from wrong is a challenge regardless of your age. And getting things done the quickest way isn't always the answer either. Cheating robs the heart! Cheating is to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  The cheating we tend to do is taking shortcuts, not doing all what we need to do; but putting forth minimal effort. Cheating robs the heart. Somehow, we don't always see ourselves cheating in life. "Cheating robs the heart. It's taking away what God wants to gift you." ~ Kristianne Wargo What are you cheating on? Business Marriage Relationship with God Yourself How can you stop cheating? The K.I.S.S. ~ Create a Safe Haven in your Heart: Trust in the Lord! Know the cheat. Acknowledge it. Reformat your action. Creating a new habit in a new space. Take A.I.M. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." ~

Julie Hunt is a speaker, author, and creator of Smart Kids 101. In her new book, I'm About to Get Up!: Persevering Through Loss and Grief, she shares her account of overcoming the ultimate in despair. "God is good all the time, and all the time God is good." Julie Hunt: A devoted wife to Kye of 11 years, a mother to two beautiful children, and together they are blest as a blended family with 7 adult children and 3 grandchildren. When she decided to become a stay-at-home mother, she created Smart Kids 101 (a DVD-based life skills curriculum for kids). Julie has educated over 25,000 children. "Do not gloat over me, my enemy. Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light." ~ Micah 7:8 BOOK: I'm About to Get Up! Persevering through Loss and Grief Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including loss and grief. You'll discover many gems of wisdom throughout this coffee chat. Tears were shared. Hope ignited. Sit back and let yourself hear how grace is sufficient! Wife, ste

Are you tired of having the same wellness goals every year? The way to health is success through discipline!  Discipline is to train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  In order to meet your health and wellness goals, you must have a consistent systematic approach --- success through discipline. Coming off of the historic Super Bowl win by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, how did they do it? It had nothing to do with just coming to the game that day, suiting up and playing. Oh no!!! Their success came through discipline! "I train my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should." ~ 1 Corinthians 9:27 Train for life. Love your journey. How can you instill discipline? The K.I.S.S. ~ The Power of O.N.E. (One Non-negotiable Event)! CHOOSE the event that will have the greatest shift or impact in your life right now. MASTER the non-negotiabl

Do you ever have those crabby days? The days where you wake up and you're a little off. And it's not because of anyone or anything. It's time to love differently. Love is a verb and requires us to take action! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  But the thing is --- we are so much better at being critical of ourselves. Our thoughts quickly lead us to the crabby apples, the negativity. We really aren't caring for ourselves. Today, I'm pleading with you. Love differently. No more excuses that you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, because there's something deeper. Love differently. Maybe you need to get your blood pumping so you feel alive! Love differently. Maybe you need to smile at yourself in the mirror and see the beauty God sees. Love differently. Maybe you need nourish your body with real goodness instead of covering up life with sugar. Love differently. Maybe you need to dress your best inviting succ

How are you going to get to where you want to go in life? The direction for the road ahead may seem, at first glance, a daunting task. Unraveling the many twists and turns that thrust you into the unknowns. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  However, the direction for the road ahead is far from being unknown to God. He has already prepared a way for you. So let's go back to YOUR way. Your direction for the road ahead. You can utilize all your faculties and strengths to get to where you want to go. You'll have all the answers because you prepared the way. You went to school. You climbed the corporate ladder. You saved money and you've traveled the world. You got this! You're in control!!! "Occupy yourself with the nature of God, not the size of your biceps." ~ Max Lucado You are trying to do everything of your own strength, your own will. "You have to stop preparing to live. You have to start living!" ~ Krist

Love. Love is desired from all creatures big and small. Ponder today your love signature. Love that only you can give in your special way. God created you on purpose, for a purpose. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  He also gave you the unique ability to love. It's your love signature. Love reaches all five senses. Love can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, and smelled. You have the opportunity to impact daily in the world. Whether it's one person, one hundred people, or one million --- you IMPACT!!! you have the only love signature that you can give. [The Story of the Quilt: the quilt of many love signatures] You carry an extreme power within you --- your love signature! How you speak love in your day. How you respond to those in love. How you listen to those with love. How you give love to others. Quite frankly, we don't realize our own power; this signature that God gave only you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Be Your Heav

There's no time like the present. Wake up now! It may be your sleep in day; But what you have, the world needs! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  You can't go through life waiting for everything to be perfect. Perfection won't come. You can't wait until you have the money. Finances are never guaranteed. You can't hold on to the should haves, because you'll miss the nows. Wake up now! You are being called into greatness. Maybe you're stuck or needing a little nudge. Consider yourself nudged with love!! The K.I.S.S. ~ Wake up now! It's time to walk into your greatness. Be confident in who you're becoming God is grooming you for His work. You need to know this... You are loved. You are worthy. You are unique. YOU matter!!! Wake up now!   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or need someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time

How does criticism and love go together? And does it really? If you don't like something about someone, hence judging them; how can that be love? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  Lots of questions to begin to understand that what we say has power. Shouting and screaming out what you don't like or what you don't agree with solves nothing. That doesn't mean you have to be a welcome mat and let everyone walk all over you. However, you can express dislike, concern, or faults when you do it in love. Those screams seems to be more fun than what you're actually screaming about. Maybe this sounds all to familiar in your household. Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. We ALL make mistakes. I know for me, I'm not riding the perfect train. There's a right way to be critical of someone.  Constructive criticism. But most of us jump on people and become

Amanda Wright is the owner of the fit and faith-based women's health coaching practice, A. Wright Fit, where she teaches women to grow STRONG'her in body, WISE'her in mindset all by living more SURREND'hered to Jesus. She is also a certified nutritionist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). "I was really finding my true worth in the eyes of God." Amanda Wright: A devoted wife to Howard of 2 years, and a stepmother to Alyssa and Eden. Amanda loves to exercise, hike and read. She is also incredibly lucky to travel the world with her husband. "Let your light shine before others so they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:16 EBOOK: Nutrient Based Eating Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed all including a love story. You'll discover many gems of wisdom throughout this coffee chat. Sit back and let yourself hear what God has in store for you! Wife, stepmom, entrepreneur, business woman Lies we tell ourselves A Worthy Warrior A Wright Fit Unqualified and

With the biggest game of the year, your nutrition is even bigger. It's time for your super bowl nutrition. Ready. Set. Hike! Regardless if your team made it to the Super Bowl or not, your health must take priority even during the celebrations! Oh yes! You can have your cake and eat it too.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  Before we get into the details of how, let's discussed some FOOD SHOCKERS that hopefully will open your eyes to how your decisions impact your health. CHICKEN WINGS - Per the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume 1.25 billion chicken wings. You can reduce the "bad" effect by baking the chicken wings and eating in. Simply preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Place the wings on a foil-lined broiler pan and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle on pink himalayan salt. Cook for 50-55 minutes until golden in color. Sauce with your favorite sauce. Place the wings back on the broiler pan and

As crazy as life gets, peace be with you. The peace that surpasses all understanding. It would be nice to think that your day is going to be filled with peace, tranquility, and calmness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  But we are not guaranteed easy days. In fact, last week I received a text that my husband was in an accident. The last thing I felt was peace. Somehow, my heart hear the call, "peace be with you". "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~ John 16:33 "You have peace not because you don't have problems. It's because the problems don't have you." I wasn't gong to let the "accident" disrupt what God was in control of. Peace be with you. And peace isn't that tranquility of a well-organized systematic home that runs like a well-oiled machine. It's the spilt milk, the past due on bills, and t

Nothing hurts more than a broken heart. Broken from events of this world. Yet you can have a mended heart filled with love and ready to beat again. Ready to go out in the world, not fearing the unknown, but being known. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  In order for you to get to that point, it's important to understand that you're gonna go through some pain, maybe some emptiness, even loss. "Sometimes the greatest pain and suffering comes to being pushed out where we don't want to be." ~ Kristianne Wargo We want the shortcuts. The more we have of whatever, our life will be better. But is it really? What if you achieved that big dream, would you be happy? Would your heart be singing and on fire? Maybe for a little while. Are you listening to the commentators of this world? Or are you listening to the Creator of the world, God? "A mended heart does not come from your own works. No matter how hard you try to

In life, we all desire to be known, to be heard, to be recognized. Arise and wait expectantly. How do you start your mornings? Do you jump out of bed in a hurry because of the snooze and then the rest of the day follows suit? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  I can remember those days, dreading the morning alarm demanding my attention to get out of my warm snuggled bed. But we are to arise and wait expectantly.  You want to be know, to be heard, to be recognized. God wants to hear from you. He wants you to cry out to Him. And not that whining, temper tantrum cry-out He wants the morning to be started with your voice, bringing your requests to Him waiting for His response. "Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly." ~ Psalm 5:3 How would spending 2 minutes a day with your Creator make an impact? "We can let life happen to us, or we can choose how w

How many excuses and distractions have you given into since the New Year? It's time to make what matters happen. "There's no time like the present to do life. Impact today!" Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  That's what we are called to do as a woman of impact. Focus on what is most pressing. Limit the interruptions. Work with your "primetime zone". "We live for the excuses and not for our dreams." ~ Kristianne Wargo We have distractions coming at us all the time. This is our new normal. You get pings and dings, everyone wanting your attention to their matters. And you can't blame the children for this one. However, does it make it the correct way to live your life? The way we communicated in the olden days is so different than what we do now. Time out!!! We must figure out what matters and make that happen. The K.I.S.S. ~ Intentional Thought! How are you living towards your goals/dreams in the season you

Have you ever been in search for something and discovered it's right in front of you? Blinded by your own sight. You know when you are looking for your sunglasses, and they are on top of your head. You find yourself walking around looking for your phone only to realize you've been talking on it this whole time. LOL :) Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  These stories are all too familiar.  Are you blinded by your own sight? Sometimes we do not see what we need to because we have our blinders on. "We focus and gain only from our own efforts --- which means that if we aren't searching deep enough, than we might miss what's right in front of us." ~ Kristianne Wargo My son asked if I went to the store to get groceries. I told him yes, and then he proceeded to ask where did I put what he wanted. "It's in the pantry. Keep looking."  He couldn't find it. So when I went in the pantry, where did I find it? Right in fr

Michele Cushatt is a successful speaker and author of Undone and her brand new book I Am: A 60 Day Journey to Knowing Who You are Because of Who He Is. She has an empathetic heart for those in tough places as she's battled cancer three times! "From the moment a woman wakes until she falls, exhausted, onto her pillow, one question plagues her at every turn: Am I enough?" Michele Cushatt: A devoted wife to Troy of 16 years, and a mother of 6 children; Michele keeps active with as a successful speaker and author who shares the bold and beautiful truth in the crossroads of REAL faith and REAL life.  She speaks at Women of Faith conferences, Compassion International, Focus on the Family, and Hearts at Home. You may recognize her voice as the co-host to two very popular podcasts: This Is Your Life with Michael Hyatt, and Communicator Academy with Kathi Lipp. BOOK: I Am, A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for m

Carbohydrates get a bad wrap. However, there's the special carbohydrate all of us should have within our nutritional diet. The special carbohydrate is FIBER! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact  Fiber is different from simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are broken down and digested rapidly. They contain refined sugars and very few essential vitamins and minerals (i.e., table sugar, fruit juice, brown sugar, soft drinks, corn syrup, etc.). Fiber plays an important role in optimizing your health The average American consumes less than 15 grams of fiber per day. Women need 25-30 grams Men need 30-38 grams How does dietary fiber support you? Helps improve bowel function Reduces the risk of colon cancer Helps stabilize blood sugar Reduces high blood pressure Reduces LDL cholesterol Keeps your digestive track moving The impact fiber has on digestion is great. High fiber foods take longer to chew giving t