Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

What are you guarding more; your heart or your image? No matter how hard you try to hide the truth, good or bad, God sees the picture your heart paints. In this world, it's so easy to get sucked into what everyone else says we need to do; how to act, how to live, how to speak, and even how to believe. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co So what we're left with, is a buffet of opinions not backed by anything that makes sense, logical or illogical. We just keep living the "good life" and expect that everything will fall into place. But instead, most of the time, it all falls apart. Life is full of ups and downs. No matter how hard we try to do what's right, some things are just inevitable. We do what we need to "get by", and continue living in a world created by our minds to fit the mold of what the world defines as true and right. Yet we still miss the mark. The K.I.S.S. ~ The picture your heart paints! And this becomes your every day, because this is the only way you know. But what if you were to lean into what God says? What if you were to pause long enough to know the truth from your Creator? Proverbs 4:23-24 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. What you think about, your speak about. What you think about, you act about. What you think about, your heart shows about. The overflow from your heart is what is seen, heard, and felt. You can try and hide the truth and live in a masquerade ball your entire life, mask and all. OR... You can lay down your own expectations and definitions, what the world expresses too, and choose to be in step with who God wants your heart to become. Stop hiding and start trusting. Let God paint your heart beautiful! "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677 Read more from Kristianne, a contributor to The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, Entrepreneur, LifeHack, and She Owns It. https://addicted2success.com/success-advice/5-things-to-do-while-waiting-for-success-to-manifest-in-your-life/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristianne-wargo/ http://bit.ly/9amHabits https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-to-configure-a-sleep-pattern-fit-for-you-d8edd3387eaf#.sniv275c3 https://sheownsit.com/when-failure-is-your-middle-name/ DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Come and let's connect in our Community - Women Of IMPACT https://createyournow.mn.co 2. Listen to the Create Your Now Podcast on iHeart Radio, Apple, Spotify, Samsung, Pandora, Amazon, and Audible. 3. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! 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What would happen in your marriage if you stopped putting your spouse in a box? Couples cannot thrive together if they are trying to do life separately. Maximize your love. How long did your honeymoon phase last? You know, the one that your sweetheart could do no wrong. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co You might be lucky if it lasted longer than two years. But in reality, it was probably a lot shorter. Life started to spin out of control (bills, career demands, friends, household duties, temptations, etc.), and all you could do is just put yourself in survival mode. If my spouse would just do this, in this manner, and repeat as necessary, life would be great. But as the months turn into years, you find out that what you thought marriage was supposed to be, was completely opposite of what it was. All you could do now is to stay in your lane and not upset the waters too much, or the boat would be tossed to sea. And that was an experience you dreaded. Why is it that we live our lives to minimize what matters in order to maximize what really doesn't? It becomes more self-serving and self-indulging that eventually, our marriage suffers. So if you want to avoid this catastrophe, you have to be willing to maximize your love. The K.I.S.S. ~ Maximize your love! Now, when I'm speaking about how to maximize your love, this is NOT about controlling your spouse. Please hear that loud and clear. You can only control YOU!! You must be cautious how you look at marriage. Marriage is a commitment between two people, which requires two people to join together in a journey that is a two-way street. But somehow, you find a way to compromise when needed and show compassion throughout the entire process. SO-- How are you doing with that definition? Most of us would struggle. But that doesn't mean we throw in the towel and convert to our human ways of being selfish and indulging only in what benefits us as an individual, not as a couple. What does it look like to maximize your love? Prioritize your relationship. Serve with compassion. Live for each other. PRAYER: Don't let the sun go down on the day without lifting up your spouse and holding him/her in the highest esteem. Steward your love well. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677 Read more from Kristianne, a contributor to The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, Entrepreneur, LifeHack, and She Owns It. https://addicted2success.com/success-advice/5-things-to-do-while-waiting-for-success-to-manifest-in-your-life/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristianne-wargo/ http://bit.ly/9amHabits https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-to-configure-a-sleep-pattern-fit-for-you-d8edd3387eaf#.sniv275c3 https://sheownsit.com/when-failure-is-your-middle-name/ DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Come and let's connect in our Community - Women Of IMPACT https://createyournow.mn.co 2. Listen to the Create Your Now Podcast on iHeart Radio, Apple, Spotify, Samsung, Pandora, Amazon, and Audible. 3. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 4. Create Your Now Archive 2 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 5. Create Your Now Archive 3 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 6. Create Your Now Archive 4 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 7. Create Your Now Archive 5 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 8. Create Your Now Archive 6 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 9. Create Your Now Archive 7 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 10. NEW Website! Please check it out and tell me what you think. http://www.createyournow.com 11. Sign Up for The A.I.M. Academy! 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How much do you wish raising kids was easier done than said? Everything that you think you know about children can change in a moment. It's like playing Chutes and Ladders. Do you remember that game? Well, if not, go to a thrift store or Amazon and pick it up. It's a classic! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co But in the game of Chutes and Ladders, the goal is to climb the Ladders to claim your treasure, all at the same time avoiding the Chutes where you slide back down and have to repeat some steps to hopefully land on a ladder to get the chance to climb and claim the treasure again. Chutes and Ladders are all too familiar to us parents. Right?!? At one point, we are flying high, understanding exactly what we are doing. Yet sooner, rather than later, we find ourselves lost, not knowing what to say or do. Is that not the walk of an everyday parent? Oh my!!! However, you don't have to feel defeated and lost. You can claim the treasure; it's just how you serve the treasure you're looking for. The K.I.S.S. ~ Serve the treasure you're looking for! The "treasure" are the traits you want your children to learn while under your care and supervision; they're the key values and morals to becoming who God designed you to be. So how can parents serve the treasure (meaning the trait) to "trick" the child of what awaits? To serve the treasure, you first need to identify the key values and morals that lead to becoming the person God designed you to be. Once you've done that, it's time to find ways to intentionally implement these traits into your child's life. 1. Model the behavior yourself - Children learn best by example, so make sure you are modeling the traits you want your child to learn. If you want your child to be kind, make a point to show kindness to others on a daily basis. Your child does what he/she sees. 2. Reinforce the positive - Reinforce good behavior every chance you get. When your child shows kindness or empathy, acknowledge it and let them know you're proud of them. 3. Make it a daily habit - Consistency is key. Make a point to teach and reinforce good character traits on a daily basis. Over time, this will become a habit for your child. 4. Use stories and visuals - Use stories, books, and visual aids to help your child understand the importance of the traits you are trying to instill. For example, if you're teaching your child about honesty, read a story about a character who learns the value of telling the truth. Then, what you are instilling in them isn't just coming from you. It's coming from another source that backs up what you have been modeling for them. 5. Create opportunities to practice - Give your child opportunities to practice the traits you are trying to teach. For example, if you're teaching patience, give your child a puzzle to work on that will require patience and perseverance to complete. Your children will only rise to the level at which you invite them to excel. If your ceiling and floor are equal, your child is not going to have as great of a chance to soar. But if you set your floor and raise your ceiling, then your child will rise up to what they know is possible, even when it's impossible. Serving the treasure (the traits you want your child to learn) is all about intentional parenting. You can effectively teach your child the values and morals they need to become the person God designed them to be. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent ***Chutes and Ladders is a Trademark of Hasbro. 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677 Read more from Kristianne, a contributor to The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, Entrepreneur, LifeHack, and She Owns It. https://addicted2success.com/success-advice/5-things-to-do-while-waiting-for-success-to-manifest-in-your-life/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristianne-wargo/ http://bit.ly/9amHabits https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-to-configure-a-sleep-pattern-fit-for-you-d8edd3387eaf#.sniv275c3 https://sheownsit.com/when-failure-is-your-middle-name/ DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Come and let's connect in our Community - Women Of IMPACT https://createyournow.mn.co 2. Listen to the Create Your Now Podcast on iHeart Radio, Apple, Spotify, Samsung, Pandora, Amazon, and Audible. 3. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! 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When all you do is go, go, go, it's hard to say, "No, no, no!" Regardless of your to-do list, it's time for a twist. You cannot be your best if you do not rest. Are you running on empty? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co Too much of our days are spent running in circles, always playing catch-up. So why do so many feel as if they have mustard all over their face? Okay. Enough with the funnies. But I want to get your attention. Rest is critical to your creative, clear, and concise communication throughout your day. If you are running on empty, it's hard to keep going. The K.I.S.S. ~ REST! Rest not only helps us be more productive and creative during the day, but it also allows us to enjoy our lives. After all, it's difficult to make good decisions or come up with novel solutions when we are tired or stressed. It's challenging to be present when you can't smile or laugh. Rest. Clear your mind and alleviate stress. Give yourself the opportunity to recharge and disconnect from work, allowing you to reflect on your goals and actions. Rest so you can regain perspective, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. It's okay to take a break, and give yourself permission to rest. It's important to remember that you can't lead when you're crabby, and you can't make impactful decisions when you're tired. Rest. And remember this. Rest is more than relaxation and doing nothing. When you rest, you make a decision that will lead to you doing your best. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! 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How do you fight the diet trends and find true balance in healthy living? One size does not fit all, but you can find the right size. The answer lies within. There is so much out there that we begin to cause our own confusion instead of looking inwardly as the expert. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co YES!!! You are the expert of your body. It can be challenging to find a balance in healthy living due to the abundance of diet trends that exist today. These diets often promote extreme or restrictive eating habits, which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health in the long run. That's the greatest reason why you need to pay attention to what your body tells you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Listen to what your body speaks! We are great at serving everyone else, but we don't take time to listen to our bodies. We miss what our bodies are trying to tell us. A fancy way of saying that is interoception. Interoception is a lesser-known sense that helps you understand and feel what's going on inside your body. It's that sense of what's going on in your body, and being in tune with it. Some of these senses are feeling hungry, full, hot, cold, or thirsty. When you have a hard time sensing them, it becomes a self-regulation challenge. Therefore, you just do what you "think" you're supposed to do with no facts or feelings to back it up, because you aren't sensing anything. This can be very discouraging to anyone wanting to change or better their lifestyle. Here are a few things to think about when it comes to fighting the diet trends and finding balance in your healthy living. 1. Avoid CONCRETE Restrictions Restricting food groups or drastically reducing calories can lead to deprivation and binge eating. Instead, aim to have a balanced and varied diet, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Allow yourself to enjoy the occasional indulgent treat to avoid feeling deprived. You know what you can handle. You know the status of your health overall, your body report card. 2. Listen to Your Body Every person's body has its unique needs, and these needs can change depending on various factors such as age, activity level, and stress levels. Try to tune into how your body reacts to different types of food and adjust your diet to meet its needs. Listen to your hunger cues, eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full, and strive to eat intuitively. 3. Intermittent Fasting When battling the diet trends, look to the "olden days" to shed some light. Our bodies have built-in fasting based on the seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter). Consider the seasonal foods that are available. All of it works together to create harmony in how you live. Depending on your metabolic flexibility, somewhere around a 14- to 18-hour overnight fast might be best for you. It can also help kickstart the production of ketones. Further, fasting can help you find a sweet spot for eating a balanced and nutritious diet. Keep in mind that none of this happens overnight. So give yourself time to experiment. Keep a log or journal of how you feel when trying new things. You don't have to follow the diet trends. The only diet that matters is what works for YOU!!! "Train for life. Love your journey!" #WellnessWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! 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Have you ever felt that overwhelming fear that stops you from taking that next step in your life? Or the voice that screams you're not good enough? It's time to level the playing field. Silence the fear. We all have those moments of doubt that make us feel stuck and unable to move forward, unable to achieve goals and to run the other direction. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co But, the truth is that fear isn't real; it's just an illusion we create in our minds. Truly, fear comes from the unknown. So if you're willing to make the unknown known, do you think the fear dissipates? The secret to overcoming fear is to take action. When you take action, you silence the fear. You break through the walls that hold you back and you create a path toward the life that you truly desire or the goal you're in search of. Yet, taking action can be difficult, especially when you're so used to staying in your comfort zone. Oh, how comfy the chair feels, only delaying the inevitable; nothing happening. You can get out from under the fear my The K.I.S.S. ~ Silence the fear! We have become so comfortable with where we are, that we forget how to make it through the day. We forget how to push ourselves, how to challenge ourselves, and how to grow. But, growth happens outside of our comfort zone. When we step out of what we know, we allow ourselves to experience new things, to meet new people, and to learn new skills. Silence the fear. Break down those walls. It's time to take that first step toward the life that you want. Start small, but start. Take that first step toward your dreams. "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" ~ Kristianne Wargo And then, watch as the walls fall down. You'll be amazed at what you're capable of achieving. Chaos may surround you, but it's tamed by your actions. Each step you take is one step closer to your goals. So, don't let fear hold you back any longer. Silence the fear, take AIM, and watch your life transform before your eyes. You've got this! "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! 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Trying to orchestrate every moment and activity in your life can be exhausting and overwhelming. Don't sweat the small stuff, because it's never too early. One of the two questions people ponder is, "What is my purpose?", and "Is now the right time?". Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co Well, the purpose thing is a loaded question depending on what angle you come from. However, the timing seems to be the biggest question. Because who wants to rush what's not meant to be? Everyday living can lead us down paths that make us very tense or cause us to wander more; both of which can become the excuses where purpose and passion die. You are worth more than a casket six feet under. So why do you think less of yourself? Why do you hide under the covers wishing for the hurt and pain to go away? Why do you crumble at the thought of doing something different than what you're doing now? Why do you prefer your comfort zone versus your dream? You are made for more. So how do you go from surviving to thriving? How do you ignite a flame from a spark? How do you see what you so badly want to believe? It's never too early to create your now! The K.I.S.S. ~ C.R.E.A.T.E. your now! God's an artist and so are you. And that doesn't mean you know how to draw a person like the Mona Lisa or paint a vibrant sunset in Hawaii. But it does mean that you get to create with God; You get to create your now with Him. CREATE YOUR NOW! Craft your now every day, Resembling God's blueprint for you in every way; Equip your purpose and passion with zeal Accelerating your life with impact to turn the wheel; Target the hearts which divinely interlaces, Encouraging the world with your gracious paces. One step at a time leads to miles of greatness. Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!! CHALLENGE: What part of CREATE do you need to step into? Where does your greatest excuse lie? PRAYER: May your day be filled, not by your desires, but by God's heavenly purpose for your life. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677 Read more from Kristianne, a contributor to The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, Entrepreneur, LifeHack, and She Owns It. https://addicted2success.com/success-advice/5-things-to-do-while-waiting-for-success-to-manifest-in-your-life/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristianne-wargo/ http://bit.ly/9amHabits https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-to-configure-a-sleep-pattern-fit-for-you-d8edd3387eaf#.sniv275c3 https://sheownsit.com/when-failure-is-your-middle-name/ DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Come and let's connect in our Community - Women Of IMPACT https://createyournow.mn.co 2. Listen to the Create Your Now Podcast on iHeart Radio, Apple, Spotify, Samsung, Pandora, Amazon, and Audible. 3. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 4. Create Your Now Archive 2 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 5. Create Your Now Archive 3 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 6. Create Your Now Archive 4 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 7. Create Your Now Archive 5 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 8. Create Your Now Archive 6 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 9. Create Your Now Archive 7 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 10. NEW Website! Please check it out and tell me what you think. http://www.createyournow.com 11. Sign Up for The A.I.M. Academy! 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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ~ Ephesians 4:32 What would happen in you lived your every day with this battle cry? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co We can be so quick to toss away what doesn't feed our selfish desires. But God breathed life into you. Not to shame what others lack, but to fulfill what He sees as your daily comeback. Life doesn't have to be about always getting what you want. It can encompass the agony of defeat and the thrill of victory all in the same moment. However, if you don't get your attitude out of the way of God's glory, you're gonna miss what He has in store for you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Be kind and compassionate! Too often, we equate our actions to what we think we deserve. But don't you think everyone deserves to be respected, and treated kindly with a heart of compassion? Let's not get entangled with how the world responds to self-indulging demands. Lean into how God calls you to live out your every day. Make your actions meet the goal of putting more smiles on faces, rather than always trying to be number one in all places. God created you not to be destructive in words or actions. In fact, His instruction is to "be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)" CHALLENGE: What can you do differently today that will impact tomorrow in a way that touches a heart and shows God's love? Most of what Jesus did when He walked on Earth was always seeking opportunities to serve, to show kindness and compassion. You can be the hands and feet of Jesus by the actions you exhibit and the words you speak. PRAYER: May your heart resemble the love God has for you. May your words bring healing to others' hurting souls, and be a powerful reminder that this too shall pass. May kindness and compassion lead your everyday conversations and actions. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! 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Marriage is a lifelong commitment that requires both spouses to work hand in hand, navigate through life's struggles and joys, and maintain a strong connection despite differences. But are you keeping a secret and building the great wall? Many couples seem to have everything going for them: a loving partner, stable finances, a beautiful home, and gorgeous kids. But deep inside, their marriage may not be as perfect as it seems. They may be building "the great wall" brick by brick - a symbolic representation of everything they wish was different in their relationship. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co How great is your marriage? Now, please be extremely honest with yourself. This isn't about who is better or if your neighbor has a better relationship than you. What matters is your relationship with your spouse. And if you are struggling, then it starts with honestly looking at where you are to know what you need to do. Are you and your spouse struggling with communication? Are there issues that continue to resurface time and time again? Is there something that you wish your spouse would do differently, but don't know how to bring it up? If any of this sounds a little too familiar, don't despair! You can tear down the great wall and strengthen your relationship. The K.I.S.S. ~ Tear down the great wall! If you have been building it up, the only way to tear it down is one brick at a time. 1. Listen to Each Other You must practice active listening. Take the time to listen to your spouse, without judgment, and give them the space to share their feelings, concerns, and experiences. Remember, listening is not just about hearing the words that your spouse is saying, but also acknowledging their emotions and validating their feelings. Now, you don't have to agree with their feelings, but their feelings do need to be acknowledged. And when you truly listen to your spouse, they gonna feel heard and understood, which strengthens your bond and builds trust. With each conversation you actively listen to, it's one brick removed from the great wall. 2. Increase Physical Touch Let me just say this. Technology has destroyed intimacy. Everything is a text which becomes a "pretend" feeling that is justified and expressed via an emoji. Seriously?!? Physical touch is crucial in any relationship, but especially in marriage. It's a way to connect on a deeper level, express affection, and communicate love. Try to increase the physical touch you give your spouse throughout the day. It can be a simple hug, holding hands, or a kiss on the cheek. Increasing the amount of touch in your relationship creates a feeling of closeness and boosts your spouse's mood. And when you are feeling "good", another brick comes down from the great wall. 3. Practice Gratitude Gratitude is an excellent way to strengthen your relationship and overcome the great wall. Because gratitude softens the heart and makes it more palpable to "feel" and empathize. Sometimes our marriages need more empathy. Just because you are extra strong in something doesn't mean that your spouse is built emotionally and psychologically as you. Each of you are unique individuals; fearfully and wonderfully made. So practice gratitude by thanking your spouse for the little things they do every day. It could be making breakfast, helping with a project, or just being there when you need them. By acknowledging their efforts, you build an environment of appreciation and respect, strengthening your relationship and increasing intimacy. The great wall of marriage is something that many couples face. But unfortunately, it's also the greatest secret kept. So drop the secrets. The great wall doesn't have to be the end of your marriage. You have the opportunity every day to impact your spouse in a special way. You can either build the great wall, or build up your spouse and let the wall fall! "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 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. Live. Love. IMPACT! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or needing someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Please stop trying to do life by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose. Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on Pray.com. Listen to Create Your Now on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here on Apple Podcasts. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and https://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow PERISCOPE USERS!!! 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As parents, we are responsible for shaping our children's futures. Yet, with the constant barrage of social media, stages of life, and everyday stresses, staying focused on what really matters can be difficult. Don't give away your power. In today's world, it's more important than ever that parents take charge of their family's foundation, rather than giving away their power to society, the government, or any external forces. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co You get to lay the ground rules to build the foundation for your family. But as you know, this is not the easiest thing to accomplish. It takes consistency and a lot of determination to keep your eye on the ball, and your heart attached in the right places. Because when it comes to your kids, getting emotional is expected. And when our emotions are out of control, so are we. Don't give away your power. Lead in the dark. 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