Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Sometimes life drags you through the mud and hands you a to-do list that looks impossible. The holidays, for example, can drain even the toughest among us. The endless planning, the mounting pressure to be "perfect," and the burnout that follows can leave you feeling wiped out and questioning if you even have what it takes to finish strong. And that's what you do; do what must be done. No excuses. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com This isn't about ego or trying to be impressively bold. It's about raw accountability—without guilt. It's about showing up fully and owning whatever challenge lies before you. There's no room for excuses, no time for self-pity. You're stronger than you think. The K.I.S.S. ~ Do what must be done! The legendary Zig Ziglar once said, "It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through." You see, nothing worth doing ever happened by waiting for motivation to strike or the perfect time to arrive. You lace up your courage, face the discomfort, and keep pushing forward. There's also the timeless wisdom tucked away in Proverbs 31:25—"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." This verse isn't about fairy tale Cinderella, white picket fence house. It's about being real with yourself, owning your power, and greeting the day with a fierce sense of preparedness and grace. What it boils down to is that everyone runs low on energy and doubts now and then. The difference is who decides to show up anyway. It's saying, "I'm doing this because I owe it to myself and the people who count on me." Owning accountability without guilt means you accept responsibility but also give yourself permission to be human. You don't wallow, you don't whine—you take A.I.M., action ignites motivation. So, today, what's your next move? Do you wait for inspiration and feel guilty for procrastinating and putting things off? Or do you stand up, take the reins, and get down to business with the fierce grit you have? It's time to suit up; yep, just like Santa Claus. Put on those big red boots, or maybe it's more like those big girl panties, and show up! You're stronger than yesterday's doubts, more capable than your fears, and ready to take charge of what you can control—even when the going gets tough. No excuses. Take A.I.M.—action ignites motivation. Do what must be done. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

With the cold chill in the air, it's no wonder that all you want to do is stay put and not do anything. Who wants to spend the holidays as if they are playing football in the snow? Yet, at some point, all the things need to get done by you or the holidays will feel incomplete. But the weather can't be the excuse. You must figure out how to gain more time during the holidays. No one will hand you extra hours. You have to earn them by making the time you have work more innovative—and that starts by connecting to your heart. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com What does "connecting to your heart" even mean in the middle of a frenzy? It means tuning in to what truly matters—not just what's loudest on your calendar or nagging in your head. It's a mindset shift. The K.I.S.S. ~ Save time on the right things! And here are three things you can do that actually save time by focusing on the right things. 1. Prioritize What Feels Meaningful — Not Just Urgent Holiday checklists are full of "shoulds" shouted by world: culture, family, and tradition. But not everything deserves your time or energy. Real-life tweak: Before committing to another party, gift run, or decorating spree, ask yourself, "Will this make my heart lighter or heavier?" If it's the latter, cut it out. As author Brené Brown puts it, "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others." This saves time not by doing more—it saves time by doing less of what drains you, which leaves space for what energizes you. More energy, faster results. 2. Build Mini Rituals for Daily Reset You don't need an all-day retreat, but five minutes each morning or evening to center yourself makes a huge difference. The goal is to ground yourself in your core values and the deeper holiday meaning behind all the madness. Real-life tweak: Light a candle while you sip your morning coffee and set one intention like, "Today, I choose calm." Or write a sentence of gratitude to remind yourself why the fuss is worth it. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." A small ritual like this rewires your mindset, turning scattered frenzy into focused flow. 3. Say 'No' to Guilt, 'Yes' to Presence We cram days so full that we lose presence, which ironically steals time by creating overwhelm and burnout. Show up fully where you are instead of half mentally spinning five moves ahead. Real-life tweak: When you're with family, phones down. When cooking, be in the moment with the food, not zoning out to holiday stress. If you say 'no' to one task or event, show up fully for the next one without mental baggage. Eckhart Tolle nailed it: "Wherever you are, be there totally." Presence isn't just a nice idea—it's a time multiplier because fully engaged moments are more productive and more fulfilling. The Bottom Line The holidays are not going to slow down for you. You have to slow down yourself to gain time and energy. This year, don't let "busy" rob your holidays. Connect to your heart, and watch how your time stretches in the nooks and crannies of your day. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Do you hear what I hear: life noisy, chaotic, and full of surprises, throwing you off balance. Pile up the deadlines, conflicts, health scares, and financial headaches. Peace often feels like the biggest luxury we can't afford. But what if peace isn't about escaping chaos, but walking through it; it's Thee peace — God's calm in the chaos. Isaiah 9:6 cuts to the heart of it: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com What an indescribable promise. One that the coming Messiah carries peace—not just a fragile feeling—but a powerful reign that changes everything. The Prince of Peace isn't a wishful ideal. He shows up right in the middle of real-life messes. Remember the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14? They were working a rough, simple job on an ordinary night when angels crashed in—announcing peace. Not a peace that erased their fears, but a peace declaring God was entering the world to reorder it. The K.I.S.S. ~ Peace God's calm in the chaos! True peace isn't the absence of trouble; it's the presence of God's authority and calm in trouble. It means you can face anxiety, relationship messes, or financial stress differently because your foundation is unshakeable. This Advent, stop chasing fleeting quiet moments. Choose to anchor your heart in the Prince of Peace's reign. When everything shakes, let His peace hold you steady. It's not just a feeling—it's a stance you take every day, no matter what. You know that power stance, well with God, it takes on a whole new meaning. You don't have to fumble your way through the holidays. Rest in the arms of God, knowing that He gave His Son as a little babe so you could have peace even when the world says otherwise. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Some people believe leftovers are the best. Maybe that's good for food, but for marriage, not so much. When it comes to the "death do us part" vow, your spouse might say otherwise. So why not make your spouse the star this holiday? Because ultimately, that would melt a ton of disagreements as to what matters overall. Whose spouse wouldn't want to feel like the star? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com The holiday season arrives with joyful cheers and dizzy deadlines. Between the parties, shopping, and family visits, it can be a whirlwind that sweeps even the strongest marriages into the background. Often, the spouse feels like an afterthought, the "leftovers" of your attention. #TRUTH: Your marriage deserves fresh fuel before Christmas, not leftovers. It's easy to justify sidelining your partner with "there's just too much to do." But how fair is it to let your life's closest companion settle for second best? "Life isn't always fair, but love calls for intention." ~ Kristianne Wargo "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Before things get too crazy, pause. Make time sacred. The greatest gift you can offer your spouse is your presence, being fully and unapologetically attentive. The K.I.S.S. ~ Be fully and unapologetically attentive! Here are three ways to make your marriage a priority this Christmas season: Schedule "Just Us" Moments Like Important Appointments Block time on your calendar, no exceptions. Even 15 minutes of undivided attention—no phones, no distractions—can dramatically deepen connection. Treat it like you would a business meeting or family gathering. When it's scheduled, you show your spouse that they matter as much as anything else this season. Create a Holiday "Love Letter" Exchange Set aside an evening to write and exchange letters of appreciation and hope for your marriage. This ritual invites vulnerable expression and renews emotional intimacy. Bonus: Save these letters to revisit in tougher seasons. Practice the Power of "Pause and Ask" Use holiday chaos to check in with questions like, "How are you really feeling? What can I do to support you this week?" Showing curiosity and care amid busyness validates your spouse's experience and nurtures your bond. Remember the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem — their faith and love navigated uncertainty and pressure. Like them, you're called to prioritize your union even when the demands are high. "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8 This Christmas, gift your spouse the honor of your attention. Don't let holiday chaos dictate your marriage climate. You get to choose: leftovers or love first. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Between the dinner, dishes, and dogs, how does anyone ever find the time to prepare the family for the true heart of Christmas? Because, like me, I know you are trying to do all the things. But are they the right things? So why not do Christmas differently this year? Create space for Christmas in the chaos. You don't have to create a Pinterest-perfect Christmas to do that. What matters most is carving out space—not just on the calendar, but in your family's heart and home—for the real gift of Christmas. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com That could look like lighting a candle each evening and reading one simple Bible verse about Jesus' birth. Or maybe it's slowing down long enough for a bedtime conversation that catches your child's curiosity. When you make room, even though there was no room in the inn, there are lots of possibilities beyond what you think must happen to be THE Christmas. What good news are you sharing with your family? What can you do to create that Christmas space in your home? Think small, just like a little baby born in a manger! The K.I.S.S. ~ Think small! Here are three simple ways to start: Build a Little Ritual: Each night, read one verse or a tiny story about Jesus' birth. Keep it short and sweet—it only takes a few minutes, but plants seeds that grow. Practice Kindness Together: Ask your kids to pick one act of kindness each week. It could be as simple as helping a neighbor or sharing a toy. The goal is to live the Christmas spirit out loud. Set Family Intention: Have everyone write or draw their "Christmas wishes" for attitudes they want more of—things like patience, generosity, or love. Keep it visible as a gentle reminder. Remember, you're not aiming for perfection or a scripted "moment." Champions of Christmas are made out of presence and grace—the willingness to slow down just enough to show up fully, even through the messy parts. So when the whirlwind hits, and it will, know that the real gift isn't wrapped in paper or tied with ribbon. It's the love you sew into your family's hearts; one small, holy moment at a time. Make this Christmas one your kids remember—not for what you bought, but for what you gave them in spirit. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What is it about the weekend looming? The week has worn you down just enough to feel heavy in your bones. The kind of tired that seeps past the surface, whispering, "Just rest. Skip the weekend plans. Stay in bed." Life's been coming and going all week, and here you are—still expected to show up. I want to talk about that tiredness. Not to shame it or fix it with a magic pill, but to find honor in it. Because showing up—right where you are, even when you're tired—is an act of courage wrapped in quiet grace. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Being present doesn't mean you have to be perfect. It just means choosing to actually be here—fully—even when every part of you wants to be somewhere else. That's the truth we need right now. Life won't pause for your exhaustion. It keeps pulling and pushing, but when you lean into presence, showing up for yourself and those around you, you win your day. The Bible reminds us, "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). "Rest isn't just sleep; it's a soulful pause within the chaos. And being present in that pause—that's where life breathes again." ~ Kristianne Wargo The K.I.S.S. ~ Show up! One thing I've learned is that presence is the safest place to land when life won't slow down. You don't have to fix everything. You don't have to have all the answers or boundless energy. Just be here. Right here. That's enough. So this weekend, as your body cries out for relief and your mind races with the next to-do, remember this: your greatest strength may be found in the simple act of showing up—to your own life, your own rest, your own sacred moments. "In the middle of relentless days, presence is the kindest gift you give yourself. It's the start of your comeback." ~ Kristianne Wargo Don't minimize your tired. Respect it. Sit with it. And then, show up anyway. Because the truest win is being fully present, no matter how worn you feel. As you go into your weekend, light your fire—whether it's in your heart or on the hearth—and stay a little longer in yourself. Presence over perfection. Courage over exhaustion. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Why is it that this time of year, the calendar fills up and your energy disappears? December comes in like a whirlwind, dishes pile up, and suddenly you're wondering when you signed up to be the world's busiest elf. Seriously?!? If you're like most people, your own wellness gets pushed way down on the list just because there's too much to do. However, ignoring yourself this time of year is the fastest route to burning out before the big day even arrives. But there's the holiday secret nobody tells you. Yet, if you're anything like most people, you keep pushing harder, giving more, and telling yourself it's worth it — even as you ignore the warning signs from your mind, body, and spirit. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com But here's the brutal truth nobody wants to admit: If you don't care for yourself first, there won't be anything left to give. This isn't just feel-good fluff. It's a critical holiday survival strategy. Think of it like this: you cannot refill anyone else's cup if yours is bone dry. "Rest isn't a luxury or a reward—it's a divine directive." ~ Kristianne Wargo The biblical invitation in Matthew 11:28 lays it bare: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Beyond faith or philosophy, this is science. Chronic stress, burnout, and exhaustion wreck your immune system, crush your joy, and hijack your ability to connect with the people you love. The holiday season isn't just about getting through December—it's about laying the foundation for your whole year ahead. What you need to do is start now, and not wait until the new year. Resolutions come and go. But you have one mind, body, and spirit. Reclaim your power this holiday season! The K.I.S.S. ~ Reclaim your power! This is all about what you have control over. You can't control the inventory for the gifts you want to buy. You can't control the attitudes of those around you. You can't control traffic. You can't control the weather. BUT you can control yourself and choose to reclaim your power this holiday season to make it enjoyable from a healthy point of view. Here are the three most essential ways: 1. Prioritize Rest Like Your Life Depends On It Put rest on your calendar with the same urgency as your meetings. Sleep, pause, and deep breathing aren't optional—they're your survival tools. Even a 10-minute mindful break can reset a stressed-out mind and body. Say no to non-essential plans that drain you and yes to moments that restore you. 2. Nourish Your Body with Purpose, Not Guilt Forget crash diets or "detoxes" after the fact. Fuel yourself with whole foods that energize. Skip empty calories disguised as "holiday treats" and give your body real nutrients instead. Hydrate like it's your job and notice how much more vibrant you feel. Your body should serve your goals, not sabotage them. 3. Create Space for Joy and Connection, Not Obligation You don't have to do all the things or please everyone. Cut out the noise and focus on moments that bring real joy—whether that's a quiet cup of tea, a walk outside, or meaningful time with loved ones. Curate your holiday experience with intention—because joy is the best kind of self-care; what's the real reason for the season? "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." ~ Kristianne Wargo This season, let those steps be gentle but determined. Your mind, body, and spirit deserve a radically different December—one decorated from the inside out. No more chasing calories or commitments that don't serve you. It's time to build a foundation of wellness that fuels your greatness beyond the holidays and into every day that follows. This year, make your holiday survival your secret weapon. You aren't just surviving December—you're mastering how to show up fully, fiercely, and joyfully for everything and everyone that matters. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #WellnessWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The holiday season is notorious for turning you into a checklist machine. You wake up with a mental rundown of what must be done: complete Cyber purchases, groceries, school events, meal prep, work deadlines, holiday gatherings, gift wrapping, and on and on. By the time Tuesday is here, that list is already gnawing at your energy and your spirit. You're already wiped out just thinking about the week ahead. Sound too familiar? Well, here's your escape: Your to-do list does not anchor your life—your heart is the anchor. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to "Be still, and know that I am God." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Stillness isn't about ignoring responsibilities. It's about pausing in the chaos to reconnect with what truly grounds you. It's not the frantic crossing off of tasks that fuels you—it's the quiet connection to yourself and those you love. When did you take a moment over these past few days to take in the beauty that surrounded you? Max Lucado once wrote, "You were made to be loved. You were made to love." When you lose touch with your heart, you lose touch with the very purpose that carries you through the overwhelm. Your presence—the real you, not the spinning to-do list version—is what matters. The K.I.S.S. ~ Your heart is the anchor! Zig Ziglar nailed it when he said, "Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude." When the weight of the holiday hustle presses down, your mindset is the rudder. Choose to see your heart as the anchor. Choose presence. This week, before you dive into the endless lists, take a moment. Pause. Breathe. Feel your feet on the ground, your hands holding someone you love, your heart beating strong beneath it all. Your to-do list will still be there tomorrow. But your heart? That's what will keep you steady, strong, and fully alive to whatever comes next. No more burying yourself in excuses or drowning in overwhelm. Your heart is your power. Anchor there first—and find the peace in your presence for today. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

December evenings can feel like a pressure cooker. You scroll through Instagram and see everyone's lives perfectly arranged: big wins, festive decor, smiling faces. Meanwhile, you're staring down unfinished projects, mounting fatigue, and that nagging voice telling you you're behind, failing, or simply out of place. Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward, while you're stuck living life out of order? Here's the hard truth: comparison is a silent peace thief. When you measure your messy, nonlinear reality against others' carefully curated timelines and highlight reels, you ignite stress, judgment, and paralysis. You start thinking: "I should be further by now," or "I'm failing because my progress isn't as clean or fast." But life rarely, if ever, unfolds in neat rows like we want it to. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Remember this: "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." Lou Holtz's words cut deep here. Your life's load—your struggles, your wins, your pace—is unique. Trying to bear it under the weight of others' expectations or schedules doesn't just crush your confidence; it steals your peace. The order of your journey is yours alone—and that's exactly how it should be. There's deep wisdom in Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This isn't a call to competition or perfection. It's an invitation to rest, to accept your season, and to stop proving your worth based on external timelines. So how do you live life out of order and still move forward? The K.I.S.S. ~ Live O.U.T. of order! Let's get strategic about this. Living life "out of order" isn't a setback—it's a different rhythm. Here's a bold O.U.T. framework to own your pace and reclaim your peace: O — Own Your Story Stop comparing. Your path, with all its twists, messiness, and detours, is yours. Write down what you've overcome and what only you can bring to the table. Ownership of your unique journey silences the voice of judgment and fuels confidence. U — Unplug from the Noise Disconnect from feeds and vibes that trigger comparison or self-doubt. Create a daily ritual to check in with yourself—journal, meditate, or simply breathe. This clears mental clutter so your decisions come from clarity, not chaos. T — Trust Your Timing (and God's) Ignore the pressure to "catch up." Remind yourself that forward momentum doesn't require a straight line. Set small, non-negotiable goals that honor where you are now—and celebrate each one like a win. December's chaos isn't your enemy. Living life out of order isn't waiting for your turn—it's owning the one you're already in. And it means you refuse to be defined by anyone else's calendar or highlight reel. Shift your mindset from judgment to acceptance—and watch your peace grow. Your story matters—on your schedule. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

When the future feels shaky and the world seems out of control, hope is often what's missing. But here's where you check your pulse: hope is not wishful thinking or vague optimism. Real hope is a confident expectation anchored in the faithfulness of God. Jeremiah 29:11 cuts through the noise: "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." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com This verse isn't a hollow promise—it's a wild, brave declaration from a God who never backs down on His word. Even when everything feels grim, God's plan includes hope. That's why hope is the very first step in the Advent countdown. Take Abraham's story. God told him to leave everything familiar and step into a future he couldn't see (Genesis 12:1-7). The promise? Countless descendants, a nation, a land. The reality? Decades of waiting. No instant magic—just hope that held him firm against all odds. If you wait for perfect conditions before believing in a better future, you'll never start moving. Hope isn't the absence of fear or doubt. It's the refusal to let fear have the final say. The K.I.S.S. ~ Hope - the faithfulness of God! Hope shifts your mindset from "What if I fail?" to "God's got a plan bigger than my fear." It's a weapon that cuts through paralysis, despair, and the noise telling you to give up. Hope propels action, fuels courage, and brightens the darkest waiting rooms of life. In this season—where chaos, stress, and distractions scream the loudest—don't settle for a Christmas that's just checklists and cheer. Choose hope. Choose to grab hold of the promise that God's plans for you are good, steady, unbreakable. Hold tight through the noise and the storms, because every step forward is a step closer to God's future for you. Here's a poem just of you to hold close, Carrying Hope Beyond the Season: Hope is not the empty wish, Nor quiet dreams that fade and miss, It's fire kept alive inside, A rock when raging storms collide. When fear is loud, and doubts descend, Hope is the voice that does not bend; It moves through night with steady pace, And lights the way with endless grace. So hold this hope, don't let it go, Through every high, through every low; God's promise stands, a steadfast shore, Hope opens every locked door. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) Available now to rent or buy on Amazon, Apple, or Fandango. 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏 Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥 Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶 Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️ YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.