Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Create Your Now® supports the purpose-driven mom and the purpose-driven entrepreneur with tools and strategies to become their best selves in areas of lifestyle, personal development & growth, mindset, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, marriage, motherhood, and everyday living. This DAILY podcast will empower and encourage you to rediscover, rejuvenate and renew who you are in mind, body, and spirit. Topics include healthy living, work-life balance, weight loss, exercise videos, overcoming adversity, burnout, inspiration, motivation, cooking and recipes, mind mapping, goal setting, marriage difficulties, Christian values and so much more. My Strength Is My Story® Series invites guests to share their hard life experiences where forgiveness, grace, and hope are the results. Life is better together. Real life. Real stories. Real transformations. Be blessed in your every day. Be Present. Be Incredible. Be YOU!!!
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Every New Year arrives heavy with promises! However, let's be honest, you've gotta fair share of frustration, too. For millions, those well-meaning resolutions quickly unravel, leaving behind guilt and the familiar cycle of "I failed again." But the harsh truth is that pushing yourself to "fix" every flaw with iron willpower only sets up a battle you can't win long-term. So what if forward progress requires fo...
You're probably all too familiar with the grinding season—the one where your to-do list feels like Mount Everest, your energy dips, and then the holidays roll in like a relentless tide. It's the time when surviving feels like a win. But what if you didn't just survive? What if you conquered this season with your heart still beating loud and your goals clearly in view? Get back up!
Here's the truth: heart ...
Every December, most of us find ourselves trapped in the chaos—exhausted, overwhelmed, and haunted by a list of unfinished goals. This is the time for closing the chapter: how to honor your past and prepare for the present.
Our minds scramble through the mess of failures and successes alike, begging for answers that never seem to come.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-mind...
As the final Sunday of the year fades into twilight, it carries with it a weight that feels heavy for many—a mix of reflection, regret, relief, and even anticipation. Life never promised a smooth journey. Each year comes with its own share of battles, setbacks, and moments when the road feels unbearably steep. But struggles don't have the final say on your joy or hope. Anchor your joy in what lasts.
Far t...
The end of the year is more than just a calendar checkpoint. It's an invitation for you to pause and take stock of your journey together; how to reflect, reconnect, and reignite your marriage.
After years of shared experiences, it's easy to let presence slip through the cracks, assuming love just happens.
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Christmas has come and gone. The lights are turned off, the wrapping paper has been tossed, and the house finally breathes again. Christmas is over—now what?
Yet, the heart of the season—the faith, the gratitude, the connection—doesn't have to fade with the decorations.
This is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the moments that really mattered.
Every so often, a story comes along that changes everything—then turns right around and changes your life. The birth of Jesus is one of those stories. But far from being a quaint holiday tradition or a distant fairy tale, this is the moment God interrupted history to say, "I'm with you." For centuries, prophets declared this truth. Now, it's no longer about pages of ancient text—it's about the real, raw presen...
Christmas Eve. For many, it's the crescendo of the holiday whirlwind—the last-minute preparations, wrapping, cooking, and hosting. But it doesn't have to be that way, not when you have a sacred stillness.
Amid the busyness, Christmas Eve offers a sacred invitation: to pause, to be still, to receive rest and renewal.
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Christmas Eve is nearly here, and for many of us, the holiday season carries a mixed bag of emotions. The bright lights and festive songs promise joy, but behind the scenes, life might feel messy, exhausting, and overwhelming. When weariness weighs down your mind, body, and spirit, it's natural to default to the easiest option—often kind of numb survival that distances you from what really matters. Yet, you ca...
The holiday season should bring joy and meaning. Yet, all too often, it feels like the world is spinning faster than ever. Sometimes it's hard knowing how to see straight when the world is spinning.
That's where the pressures are mounting, events piling up, and endless distractions keep pulling your attention every which way. A spinning top is a real thing, even if you don't want to admit it.
Love is the word that's everywhere at Christmas, wrapped in songs and shiny cards, but too often it feels like a hollow echo. What if this love isn't just a sweet feeling or a seasonal mood? What if real love is the boldest, most demanding choice you make—one that shakes your world and changes everything? Get ready to feel that kind of love, the kind that moves, sacrifices, and breaks every boundary in its pat...
The holidays can be a spinning mess. One moment, you're sipping hot cocoa, planning festive fun, and feeling optimistic that everything will go smoothly. Next, you're in the middle of a heated argument, wondering how two people who share the same space can feel so disconnected. It's this familiar trap amidst the chaos of Christmas where it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. For couples, remembering th...
With the complexities of the holidays, families are caught in the whirlwind of the kids bursting with excitement, the house in a constant uproar, and the clock that keeps ticking down. It's the Christmas countdown! So don't lose sight of the heart of the season.
Now, if we do, the heart of the season will get shoved aside because you're too busy.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by othe...
The holidays have a way of whipping us into a frenzy. Heartbeat racing, lists in hand, and Google tabs open on every store from here to the North Pole, chasing that ONE perfect gift. The one that will say, "You matter," "I love you," and "This year will be the best ever." Only to find it's backordered, out of stock, or mysteriously vanished from every website. Oh, sugar cookies—presence over presents!
We ...
The holidays don't just exhaust your body—they can wreck your mind if you don't fight back. Between rushed shopping, noisy family gatherings, and relentless pressure, stress hits an all-time high. Peace isn't something someone else can give you. You have to claim it on purpose. Time to create mental peace in the holiday chaos.
Waiting for calm to "show up" or hoping a perfect season will magically fix you...
December screams at us with a million demands—end-of-year wrap-ups, gift lists that stretch forever, parties, commitments, and the constant pressure to "do it all." The noise is deafening. It's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But life isn't about doing all the things—it's about doing what's worth doing; hope in the hustle.
At some point, you have to step back and be okay with simply feeling the ...
When you think about the holidays, it's usually the thoughts that strangle the hope of the season. At some point, you have to figure out how to cut through the noise, silence the chaos, and turn up the volume of "I can." But you know that takes commitment. Trim your thoughts, not the tree.
Here's the thing: It's not the physical decorations or the packed schedules weighing you down.
Life is complex—messy, complicated, and often frustrating. The waiting seasons, setbacks, and unanswered questions can drain your energy and spirit. No wonder you're exhausted. So when the Bible tells us to "Rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4), it sounds almost impossible. However, you can choose joy, a deep-rooted confidence.
Joy isn't about your circumstances lining up perfectly. It's a deep-r...
The holidays are filled with traditions, yet the usual routines can sometimes leave your marriage feeling stale and falling flat amid the seasonal frenzy. So, if you want to spark fresh romance rather than fade into the background of the hustle and bustle, it's time to upgrade your holidays and break the 'too busy' cycle in your marriage.
The holiday season isn't just busy — it's a full, constant sprint, ...
By the time mid-December rolls around, the holiday buzz is at full volume. You've got the lights, treats, to-do lists that never end, and kids bouncing off the wall with excitement, and sometimes overwhelm takes the helm. It's easy to get swept up in the noise and lose sight of what really matters. So why not prepare hearts and traditions for your family that count?
That's why traditions matter. Not the P...
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