Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

Health and wellness is golden when it comes to new goals. So where's the balance? Fitting what you want with what you need. No one yet has struck perfection when it comes to nutrition. Everyone struggles. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Wipe the idea from your mind that you have to have perfect to be healthy. Instead, focus on what works for you in the season. Your season might be .... as a new mother a newly wed a woman wanting to better her mind and body a CEO in the works --- building a business Change is your constant. And if you learn to work within the change, progress will be achieved. However, we get stuck and comfortable in our habits. Regardless of the season, we do the same thing. It doesn't work! Nutrition for me is really hard. The way my body processes food is not the norm. And it's something that frustrates me on a daily basis. In order to overcome what I don't like, I work within the para

How are your plans going this week? Always aiming to being in step with purpose can be overwhelming and intimidating. But understand, you're not alone. You don't have to jump life's hurdles all by yourself. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble." ~ Proverbs 4:12 All I've been doing is running faster and stumbling more often this week. In fact, I sometimes feel as if I have 2 left feet. Why can't anything go my way? If Plan A isn't working, out goes Plan B and even C. So unfair! When you trip all over yourself, know God is bigger. Even as the tide changes, God is in control. He is making every detail work for good. You might not see it at first, but I like to think God is sneaky in a great and fun way. You may doubt yourself. But leave God out of your doubt. He held you before life was breathed into you. How crazy is your day? Tak

Martin Luther King Jr. says is best. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" The season of giving has come and gone; the focus on self is screaming for your attention. Have you gotten sucked in? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Yet if you serve others and love them, you might reveal the hidden passion and the dream..."I have a dream!" We could all take a page out of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's book when it comes to living a full and vibrant life. It's not about you. It's all about them. The secret to your dream, how you want to retire, and where you want to impact in the world, could all be unlocked when you put others first. Now this first is not putting your personal health and well-being about you and your family. But it is extending a hug, an ear to care for those who need you. When you get out of your own head, trying to convince yourself that THIS is what you

What would happen if you were transformed by strength? Not your strength, but God's strength. Give God your weakness and He'll give you His strength. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact So there I found myself walking through our home preparing for the move. I walked in my studio and my mom commented on the weights. "How will you pack those?", she asked. I won't put all of them in one box. That would be too heavy. Instead, I need to break them up. Some big, others small. I go to pick-up a 30 lb. dumbbell, and SNAP, CRACKLE, POP!!! My back goes into spasm. How unfair! I don't have time for this. I have this WHOLE house to pack in less than a week. I need my strength. But you see, I was doing everything under my own strength. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." ~ Philippians 4:13 Too many times we threaten our happiness by trying to over due what we can't control. You might be strong, but

Even marriage needs checks and balances. It's the actions that encourage and empower your spouse. Most people are familiar with checks and balances with government. The idea that not one branch is more dominant than the other. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Same goes for a marriage. You want to be careful not to have one partner carry dominant influence over the other. Checks and balances for marriage is love in motion with grace and forgiveness. Can you remember a time with your spouse where you were right and he was wrong? Of course you can. And usually, we take advantage of this situation to put us above the other. "I am right!" This week I was writing a check to make a payment for our brand new water heater than broke right before our move. UGH! Well, I went to go replace the checks and they were not in the shelf. My wonderful husband who does nothing wrong packed them. Seriously?!?! Immediately, I wa

We all want to feel good knowing that "I did it my way." The fight was worth it. The long days. The frustration. The aggravation. I did it my way. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact The details of how things get done doesn't matter when you get the pat on the back; the recognition. But how much is that really worth? Is it all about you and should it be? Our children argue to get their way. They stomp their feet and complain loudly to get their way. The temper tantrums. Yet what does it really accomplish? Whether it's our children or ourselves (cause we can throw temper tantrums too), we need to consider the fallout and ramifications that come with this attitude of fairness and "It's all about me!". How much does it matter if you did it your way? Look on the other side. What would happen if you had the team working together? The idea that teamwork brings the dream work. By taking the focus off of "I" and incor

Beth Bruno shares how her yearlong mother-daughter journey turned into passionate, purposed living in her brand new book, A Voice Becoming. The journey is creating a movement for global sisterhood. Beth Bruno:  She is a wife of 22 years and mom to 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son, an author and speaker. Her heart has led her down the path to prevent human trafficking. In 2009, she launched a non-profit, A Face to Reframe. Beth is a volunteer manager of Domestic Sex Trafficking for the U Count Campaign, a Colorado-based global anti-sex trafficking ministry where she leads local efforts in victim services for those impacted by sex trafficking. "I want to change the world." ~ Beth Bruno   BOOK TRAILER BOOK: A Voice Becoming CONNECT with Beth Bruno Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including Turkey, purity, global sisterhood, Hagar, and the bike. Change the world January is Human Trafficking National Month Hawaii Five-O Exchange for basic needs Coalition/Task Force How can I help? A Face to Reframe Homele

How many times have you messed up today? Mistakes aside; I am frustrated no more!  You health and wellness shouldn't add to the chores of the day. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But being realistic, the chores and mistakes rule our day. We tend to get lured into the failure corner. When you're caught, you're caught! And it's rough and tough when trying to escape. So with new goals to reach and successes to celebrate, the time is now. Say with me, "I am frustrated no more!" It's time to .... The K.I.S.S. ~ Bask in your strengths! Why dwell on your weaknesses? Yes, I've heard it too. --- Turn your weaknesses into your strengths. As much as that sounds great on paper, the key to keep you focused and on point, basked in your strengths. This sets you up for long term success! And ultimately, long term success makes smiles bigger and puts the happy in your heart. Let's look at what it means when you're frustrat

Rise up and shine! Lift your eyes up and look around you.  See the beauty and all the blessings. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Even when the days are long and the joy is fading, rise up! Let your heart be glad regardless of your circumstances. You can choose to fly on the wings of doubt and fear. You can let your confidence rot away. You can embrace anger as your best friend. But where will that get you? Deeper into the darkness drowning out all possible rays of hope. Tarnishing smiles gathering dust of sadness. A thousand miles of a road well-traveled. Rise up! Let your excuses and circumstances be tamed by the light of God, His presence. "Rise up and shine, for your light has come. The shining greatness of the Lord has risen upon you." ~ Isaiah 60:1 The K.I.S.S. ~ Rise up! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." Your journey continues with one step; not 200 miles ahead of where you sit. Rise

With each new day you have the opportunity to say, "So will I". So will I become my best selfie. So will I dream bigger dreams. So will I impact as God designs. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What is you, "So will I"? You are kicking off the second week of the new year. And the buzz words are humming loudly ---- Be all you can be. It's in the mindset. You've got this. Much of what's out there is a lot of good ideas. But what's missing is the trifecta with God at the helm. You won't be able to complete the "So will I" unless you commit to someone greater than yourself. However, the problem is we are getting sucked into all the buzz and hype. We are quickly distracted by the #hashtags and what's trending. It is fun to watch what's happening. But the real and honest question .... What is creating that impact? Who is creating the impact? When we begin to understand that there is something more than the eye ca

This is your year! What are you waiting for? Shout with me, "I am awake!" I am awake with love. I am awake with intention. I am awake with joy. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact I am awake! When you're awake, you are taking action. You're alive! And our actions have consequences. Good or bad. This is the start of your new year. A new chapter in your life. You have an opportunity to write your story, to create your now. We are 7 days in to the new year. Are you already tired? Maybe falling into old habits? Maybe you lost the discipline to forge ahead? I know I'm tired. I'm living amongst boxes and I'm not sure where I've put basic essentials I use every day. We are trying to control everything. But for me, there's no way I'll make it through this move without God. We want what only God can give us. YET we are striving to control daily. We're mentally challenged, physically challenged, spiritually challenged.

Ringing in the New Year is the perfect time to turn the page with a renewed commitment to your marriage. According to research, about 50% of the population makes resolutions. However, those on the top ten list do not even include marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact How sad! What if we made a renewed commitment to love unconditional, extend grace without question, and serve for the benefit of your partner? Hope would be re-ignited! The depth of your marriage would be challenged in a positive way. My husband and I are challenged right now by distance. But that's not holding us back. You have to be wiling to do the work. A renewed commitment of love, respect, and appreciation will rock your year! The K.I.S.S. ~ Renew your commitment! This can look a little different for each couple. But you want to share your renewed commitment with your spouse. LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY. Leave the judgment behind. You're n

No matter what you want to be when you grow up, big dreams start small! Dreams start at the heart of the home. And yes mom and dad, you have an impact as to how your child will live out their dreams. Plus, how you will live out yours. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact No pressure though. But a reality check for all of us who have a dream for their child. It's not about our dream; it's their dream! The first thing we must be aware of when nurturing a child's dream is that the dream is their dream to dream! How's that for a lot of dreams?!? Unfortunately, we do make the mistake of living vicariously through our children. Honestly, we don't mean to. However, it's a fault for wanting them to succeed and pushing them to the point of maybe what's in our heart more than what's in their heart. With the beginning of the New Year, it's important to consider what your child wants to achieve in their year. It's not abou

Sarah Ball found deliverance from mental illness and shares her inspiring story on how to be Fearless in 21 Days.  Sarah Ball:  She is a wife of 12 years to Mark and mother to 5 children. As a blogger, speaker, and now author, she uses her platform to minister to people suffering from crippling anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and depression. "God has so much compassion for people who are struggling with mental illness; so much compassion." ~ Sarah Ball BOOK: Fearless in 21 Days CONNECT with Sarah Ball Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including panic attacks, anxiety disorder, OCD, depression, single motherhood, meditation, and the nothing box. Jeremiah 29 Social butterfly Old musicals (Singing in the Rain) Stressful season Postpartum exhaustion Perfection 911 Call "In your head" Anxiety Depression OCD Slow healing Definition of anxiety Physical emotions Fear Panic attack Ministry Compassion Burnout Son on Life Support Single mom Welfare University Marriage Growing the family Guilt Impact on childr

Anyone can have the lifestyle they desire. Imagine all the fresh possibilities to ignite your health and wellness for the new year. Nothing is impossible! BUT the thing is, we stop ourselves from getting what we want, because of where we've already been. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Those failures that broke your confidence. The New Year's resolutions that were short-lived. Your self esteem whittled down by every heartache. The worry that keeps you stuck. What you need is fresh possibilities! And this comes from.... The K.I.S.S. ~ Think outside the box! ADD not take away. READ. Become your best advocate. SWITCH it up. Be flexible. Change your routine. Keep it fresh. "Think outside the box and embrace all the fresh possibilities."   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

Success doesn't come by change or happenstance. Success comes to those who run to win! And not be cheating or selling others short. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Success is found in systematic strategies, methodical preparation, and sacrificial execution. It takes effort on your part to get to where you want to go. God doesn't throw around His blessings to anyone. He wants to train us up. So when times our tough, we don't waiver. Our faith remains strong and intact. But when we don't get our own way, we tend to take things into our own hands. That's the temptation steering you away from God's perfect design for you. As my 3 youngest and I were traveling back up north, after visiting our new home, the drivers were quite interesting. You would have some breaking the law, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit. Others were too cautious and would be driving 10-15 mph under the speed limit drifting in and out

Happy New Year! This is the start to filling your blank canvas and create your now! Each step you take leads you toward or further away from 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 Too many times, we compromise our dreams because we settle between the lines. Mediocre is OK. Let's stay warm and cozy up with comfortable. Why work harder or push through the challenges? Because YOU matter!!! What would happen if you could get a glimpse of the plan for your life? Well God definitely has. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11 So why work harder or push through the challenges? Because YOU matter!!! Since God has already designed your life to be extraordinary, imagine the feeling when you see His plans revealed moment by moment. The heart-stopping moment that brings your blank canvas

Today is the last day of the year. Are you doing anything differently than the day before? You realize God has made everything beautiful in its time. The time you may not comprehend, as our days do not equal the days God sees. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Take a deep breath. Where does God have you today? How has God challenged you? Has God made you mad this year? Maybe even cry buckets of tears. "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:11 But what we see could be more pain or hurt. The K.I.S.S. ~ Rejoice in all the blessings! Today, rejoice in all the blessings. The challenges that grow you. The mistakes that heal you. The love that protects you. Some moments we can feel very alone and isolated. No one understands me. No one has been where I've walked. God has! "There

The greatest gift to give a relationship is honestly simple. The gift is honesty. Now you are probably thinking that's pretty obvious. But then how come this is one of the weak points in a marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Soon you will be ringing in the New Year. An opportunity to impact the person you've proclaimed to love for better or for worse. However, most of us stretch the truth. The honesty settles in what works for the day, the emotion, or the event. You sharing only what needs to be heard instead of presenting the truth in love....honestly simple. No one wants to admit that they are holding things back from the one they love. But we do it out of protection for ourselves and for the our spouses (even our children). You've heard the saying, "What they don't know won't hurt them." How do you really know this to be truth? You don't. It's easier to not be honest with your spouse, because you

As the festivities are coming to an end, reality begins to set in. Habits that need to be changed and failures forgiven. Mistakes grow you! So how do you want to ring in the New Year? Playing it safe and second guessing yourself. Or are you willing to let mistakes grow you? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Being a mom of five can complicate your days. So many personalities and emotions come and go in a blink. With the New Year around the corner, I tend to reflect on what I did well and what I can improve upon. But this confession day, I want to do something different. I want to focus on your story. Rewind back to January of 2017. The beginning of this year. What was your life like back then? Maybe it was easier or maybe you were caught in a storm. How did you feel about what you were doing in your life? Did you feel satisfied? Were most of your days joyful? Or were you dreading each day to come, just hoping