Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

No matter the status of your marriage and relationship, love doesn't judge! How many times have your caught yourself fast-forwarding to your response before your spouse has finished the story? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact We all do it. We all judge. However, love doesn't judge! My husband came home a little early and based on his perceptions, he assumed what had happened in the day, (or what didn't happen). Little did he know that all of his judgements and preconceived outline of my day was totally false. In your marriage, what assumptions and judgements are you making? Be honest and think hard about this question. If love doesn't judge, what does it do? The K.I.S.S. ~ Love protects! Discard assumptions and judgements. Don't assume. Don't judge. LEARN the facts. ASK the questions. SEEK the truth. Focus on your mate, not your reaction. LISTEN. Breathe Love them where they're at. Love protects. Think th

When you signed on with your family, did you realize the importance of family-size happiness? You've heard the saying, "Happy wife, happy life." Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact However, it's much deeper than the wife being happy. Of course, that's a bonus. But doesn't everyone want stress-free living? Family-size happiness! What's the recipe for family-size happiness? It's what makes the whole family happy. How do you know what happiness is? The amount of joy in your heart. How do you measure it? It's the amount of love in your life. Connections Relationships Lots of laughter Gratitude What makes you smile? These questions seemed to stump even the closest family. Measuring happiness is the most important concept in your life. Yet it's not spoken about and we don't measure it. We don't take time to learn what makes us happy. Now that's sad. Gandhi said, "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and

Nothing hurts deeper than being wronged by someone. All the more reason we face the grit of grace. The necessity to extend grace to those who don't deserve it. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But then again, do we deserve grace? No! We all fall short. However, with God's grace, we can understand the depth of it's reach. The grit of grace gives us the freedom to forgive even the toughest offenders. Think of a situation where all you could do is mumble to yourself in a hush whisper how awful they are. How you could of handle the situation better. The grit of grace makes us stronger in character and extends a gift that God gives us daily. So why are you hold back grace? Grace to your spouse Grace to your co-workers Grace to your friends Grace to your children The grit of grace is a game-changer! The K.I.S.S. ~ Fill your life with GRACE! The grit of grace... the forgiveness. You deserve forgiveness as much a

Getting healthy doesn't have to be complicated. Simplify your health one step at a time. By adding walking into your daily routine, you can erase the age of time on your body. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Walking has many benefits. Walking helps to slow the aging process and you can start at any age. When you're walking you're not sedentary. Walking can reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Improves your mood. Improves sleep. Supports your joint health. Improves circulation. Improves your balance and coordination. Walking 30 minutes a day per research helps to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, enhance mental well-being, improve lipid blood profile, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, maintain body weight, trim your waistline, lower risk of obesity, and reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. What more do you need to know? Simplify your health one

Today is the day to put away your troubles and focus forward. Seek and you shall find. What have you been wanting to show up in your life? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact If you continue to look backwards, you'll continue to move deeper into the woods. No one wants the darkness and gloomy days. Yet that's what you get when you are looking behind. You must be aware; however, focus forward. Seek and you shall find. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." ~ Matthew 7:7-8 You are called to take action. Be in motion. Take A.I.M. today on the direction you're headed. The K.I.S.S. ~ Seek and you shall find! "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those wh

We all walk around with self-limiting beliefs. The stuff that holds you back. What are your mindset blind spots? These blind spots keep you from reaching your greatness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "All I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:12b You're in search for something greater than yourself. You are wanting to impact beyond where you stand now. But what's getting in the way? It's your mindset blind spots. A blind spot in the vision world is also known as a physiological blind spot --- something preventing you from seeing at that point. Your vision is limited/ Same goes for your mindset. You have told yourself that you can't do something; you don't have the skills. There's no reason to try when failure is imminent. All of this talk, thoughts, and beliefs build your blind spots. So you want to broad

How extreme is your week? Are you pulling out your hair before the day begins? Love is kind. Yesterday, we chatted about love is patient. The second part to that sentence is love is kind. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "Love is patient, love is kind." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4 Are you being kind to you? Let's be honest. We are the hardest on ourselves. Our expectations for ourselves are greater, plus we put more pressure on us than those who love us most. Are you being kind to you? The K.I.S.S. ~ Be kind to you! Love is kind. Be kind to you. Love yourself on this journey called life. You matter! "Love is kind." TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary coaching call with me. You will be able to discuss your specific situation and gain tools and strategies to move you forward. Live. Love. IMPACT!  "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your s

We are short changing our marriages when we refuse that love is patient. Love is a verb. It requires action on your part. When you say "I Do," you are agreeing to participate in the relationship. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact That means taking action! "Love is patient, love is kind." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4 When you hear "love is patient", what does that mean? Patient is an adjective. That describes your love (agape). You are called to have patient love. Definition: able to tolerate or to accept delays, problems, or sufferings without becoming annoyed or anxious. Love is able to tolerate. Love is able to accept. Love is patient is two-fold. You have to look at it from your reflection and then from your spouse. It's a double-edge sword. In other words, it cuts deep. Are you fulfilling this.... Love is patient? And are you even trying? Because it's that vital in your marriage. You can't keep score. You have t

Sometimes you just have those moments in your life where nothing is coming together. When all else fails, what are you to do? You could choose to hoover in the mess wrapping yourself up in the mud blanket. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact And frankly, this is probably the easiest reaction to follow through with. You know how you feel. You're comfortable with those feelings. But it doesn't get you the end result you want. So how much do you want a different result? Are you ready to do something you've never done? Think of it as an adventure. When all else fails.... The K.I.S.S. ~ Go with your gut! You know that tug you feel on your heart. The nudge that says, "Go here. Do this." Go with your gut simplifies a sometimes stressful situation. So what does it look like to go with your gut? See the facts in the now. Clamp the anticipations. Take A.I.M. with one step, the next step. "One step at a time leads to

In the busyness of life, it's important to remember that wisdom listens. Taking a step back and allowing your ears to hear will widen opportunities. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When you continue cramming in so much in your day, feeding off of others successes, yet stewing in your failures, there's a tendency to throw around your knowledge. Knowing stuff gives you a sense of power. Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. Sometimes as life is moving faster than you can keep up with, taking that refreshing breath does the mind, body, and spirit good. "A foolish person enjoys doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise." ~ Proverbs 10:23 NCV Wisdom listens. What have you been rejecting lately? What thoughts keep repeating in your head? The thing is, when you stop long enough to listen, your eyes open wider and your heart hears deeper. But when you stay on the hamster wheel and continue

Welcome to summer! We are all trying to achieve goals yet perfection gets in the way. There's no perfect time to get healthy. And summer is that time where lounging and relaxing is more prominent. You want to enjoy the vacation, sit by the pool, and snack on all the goodies. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact However, healthy might work a little since you're getting more Vitamin D. But if you want to keep working on that waistline, the muscle tone, and keeping the heart pumping strong, you have go to be proactive! Because it is way too easy to turn the cheek and do what come easier...not work and chill out. This summer is going to be different. You are going to start with healthy NOW to jumpstart your summer. Today is the day; so let's do this. Since we know there's no perfect time to get healthy, the best way is to ... The K.I.S.S. ~ Be creative in the N.O.W.! NAME IT! Identify the change What do you want

No one likes being stuck. I dare you to move! Start where you are with no reservations. Honestly, a lot of us are working under the pretenses of what ifs and waiting for the perfect time. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact I was reminded how life isn't perfect as I drove to the airport to pick up my husband whose flight was delayed almost 4 hours. It became my quiet time to chat with God as the clock struck midnight. So on the drive... I prayed. I cried. I listened. And with clarity, the question was... Why are you REALLY waiting? What is holding you back? It was ME. The excuses that became my reason to wait. The desire of perfection from your alls point of view. But what it boiled down to... The K.I.S.S. ~ Dare you to move! What are you waiting for today? A delayed flight The perfect .com business name The next client to knock on your door Your pay raise, more money An incredible marriage The children to g

Finding balance in your mindset is key to propel you to success every day. But it's how you find that balance. What are some key ingredients you must have to balance out the busyness of life? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When you own the mindset of all-or-none, or simply base it on experience, you are short-changing yourself. Finding balance in your mindset is discovering where the rubber meets the road. What are the non-negotiables? When you're finding balance in your mindset, you're looking for the binding agents. What's holding it all together? So I consulted with the greatest life mastery book, the Bible. Yes, the Bible says something on sleep. Remember, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day! If God rested and created you in His image, don't you think rest is essential and important? "When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." ~

Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. And especially being a dad! Happy Father's Day! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact On this day of reflection, I want you to think deeper about the dads and fathers in your life. Some of you may have had your Dad pass away too early. Some may not know your Dad. Some may wish you would never had a dad. Wherever you are in your thoughts, I want you to get uncomfortable. The question is... What would you say The K.I.S.S. ~ if you had one more call? I love you, Dad. Share my gratitude for all he sacrificed and all he gave me. Thank you for pushing me. Ultimately, giving me the greatest gift...introducing me to Jesus Christ. He tried to see me through the eyes of Christ. You have a Heavenly father who loves you, cherishes you, and holds you tightly. What would you say to your father? "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motiv

In this world, there are a lot of grumblers. Nurturing your marriage doesn't come from the complaints and whining. It comes from your confidence. Self-confidence is one of the most attractive traits in you! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Maybe you through your spouse married you for your eyes or long hair. But if you really want to know, a man likes a confident woman. How would you rate your confidence on a scale of 1 to 10. 1 being OMGoodness I just want to die and hide. 10 ready to take on the world. Regardless of where you fall on the scale, it's time to ... The K.I.S.S. ~ Build your confidence! You are your first project. Drop the blame game and stop hunting for faults. Who are you hanging out with? What does your internal reflection show? How well are you practicing your self-care? All of these are investments for you. Fill up so you are ready to serve greater and love deeper. "One step at a time

The power in sharing goes far beyond you. It's an extension of Christ here on earth. Yes, you heard correctly. When is the best time to share? Anytime. Anywhere. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact As the children were growing up, I was always telling them to share. I think we equate sharing to children and what belongs to you or them. But there are SO many more things you can share. The power in sharing. You can share toys, clothes, and don't forget the candy. But even greater, the power in sharing extends love, kindness, encouragement, hope, and prayers; and sometimes tears. This is an action God wants us to take --- the power in sharing. "Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person." ~ Proverbs 3:27 The power in sharing goes far beyond you. It's an extension of Christ here on earth. When we grow up, we lose the word "sharing" in our actions. It remains in our voca

Lisa-Jo Baker: A wife of nearly 20 years, a mother of three vivacious children, and love to connect, encourage, and champion women both in person and online. Lisa-J is the author of Surprised by Motherhood including the Bible study, We Saved You a Seat. She is the creator of The Temper Toolkit. She is the community manager at (in)courage.me since 2010. There Lisa-Jo engages in conversation with hundreds of women about friendship. Her latest book, Never Unfriended: The Secret to Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships, opens discussion to the power of being a friend.   "The shortest distance between strangers is a shared awkward story." ~ Lisa-Jo Baker BOOK: Never Unfriended - The Secret to Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships WEBSITE for Lisa-Jo Baker: LisaJoBaker.com   Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including sweat pants, skinny jeans, un-fine, and inconvenienced. Let's go deeper with your friendships. The Outdoor Space Definition of Friendship Consumer culture What's in it for me? What's in it

The secret to staying fit and fabulous will keep you on track and accelerate your health and wellness. Maybe you have been fighting all the stuff that keeps distracting you from the secret. Get ready to IMPACT! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When you want something different, you have to make a change. But what does that look like with staying fit and fabulous? What's the secret? The K.I.S.S. ~ PREP! PREP!! P.R.E.P.!!! PREPARE Make something ready for use or consideration create in advance be wiling to do something ROUTINE - The day. The time. The commitment. a sequence of actions regularly followed a sequence of instructions for performing a task that forms a program or a distinct part of one. EXTINGUISH EXCUSES - Get rid of the excuses. put an end to a reason or explanation put forward to conceal, to defend, or justify a fault or offense. a reason put forward to conceal the REAL reason for an a

Today is not about YOU! It's all about a heart that cares opening incredible adventures. Adventures allowing you to seize the opportunity to share your love and goodness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When life's got you down, share YOU! Because a heart that cares lift not only others, but especially you. Think about random acts of kindness. Sharing a smile with a stranger Lending an ear to a co-worker who's had a bad day Treating a patron to a free cup of joe As the day sucks your energy, restore YOU with a heart that cares. You never know what will lift someone's spirit. The K.I.S.S. ~ A heart that cares! These little moments are beautiful. It shows God at work in your life. So today is not about you. Make a stranger smile; Delight a friend into song. Focus your thoughts on His perfect love. Let His light shine. It's a heart that cares. "God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to d

Our thoughts run our lives. So it's important to get control over what we think about. Mindset matters! The thoughts you have impact you daily followed by the actions you implement. Mindset matters. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Every time you have a thought, your brain releases chemicals. When you have those bad, sad, mad, angry, hopeless, helpless thoughts, the chemicals released actually make you feel worse. The other side of the coin is with hopeful, loving, and happy thoughts, you have the reverse reaction in your body. It's all good! Mindset matters. "Be transformed by the renewing of our minds." ~ Romans 12:2 Thoughts can just happen. Thoughts lie! If you do not correct them or you continue to wade in that thought pool, your thoughts can steal your happiness and destroy your health. You need to shift from negative patterns and thoughts to the positive, what is true. "Above all else, guard your hea