Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Kristianne Wargo
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Create Your Now brings moms, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs tools and strategies to become their best selfie in areas of lifestyle, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, motherhood, mindset and balanced daily living. We promise according to our hopes; And perform according to our fears! 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 and relationships, and Christian values. Kristianne, your host, is a contributor to the Huffington Post. Let's train for life and love your journey. Be Present. Be Incredible. Be YOU!!! Enjoy Create Your Now ARCHIVE 1 through ARCHIVE 5 Podcast on iTunes for the earlier episodes. Send your questions/comments to YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com.

  1. 14H AGO

    3999 Find Breath in the Noise

    How do you carve out rest when life feels overwhelming? The mountains of deadlines and responsibilities pile up. Life itself feels like an endless to-do with no rest in sight. It's easy to feel like you're drowning under the weight of the world. Maybe your days blur into each other, each moment swallowed by another moment that screams for your attention. When everything feels urgent, resting doesn't just sound impossible; it feels guilty. But you can find breath in the noise. If you never rest, you break. Your mind, your body, your spirit—they all demand pause. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Yet, the chaos convinces you that rest is a luxury, a selfish act in the face of mounting pressure. That's a lie! No matter how full your plate is, there is always room to rest. It might not be grand or glamorous, like a lazy Sunday or a week off. But small, strategic pauses can reboot your system and sharpen your edge. You don't have to dig a hole in your schedule; you only have to carve out breathing room. The K.I.S.S. ~ Find breath in the noise! Ask yourself: What's one tiny boundary or shift you can create today to claim space: Five minutes to close your eyes Ten minutes to walk without your phone A single deep breath before answering that next email Those pockets of rest aren't wasted time. They are your secret weapon to intact focus, resilience, and sanity. Rest is resistance against overwhelm. It's a rebellion against the culture of relentless "doing." Even when everything in life screams "rush," the bold choose to slow down just enough to feel alive again. So, if you're buried under a pile of demands, remember: your value isn't measured by your endless hustle. The strength to push forward comes from the courage to pause. Find that space. Guard it fiercely. Because rest isn't optional. It's survival. You don't need more hours in the day. You need to reclaim the ones you have—for rest, for clarity, for creativity, for yourself. You've got a life packed full, but there's always room to breathe. Start small and create your now! "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 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.

    9 min

  2. 1D AGO

    3998 Every YES Costs You Something

    Clearing the clutter, letting go of old habits, and stepping into a fresh season gives you that rush of new energy and possibilities where the change can feel electric. But just because you're brimming with excitement, you must remember that every YES costs you something. Think about that. How often do you say YES so fast your brain doesn't even catch up? You commit, you promise, you agree before you pause to wonder what you're actually signing up for. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com That quick "yes" feels good in the moment because it keeps us feeling capable, connected, or needed. But it chips away at your focus, your energy, and ultimately your results. This is why the biggest productivity and clarity killers don't come from the tasks you do; they come from the things you say YES to without intention. What about all those times where you said YES to volunteering at school or at church, only to find yourself committing to more time than originally agreed to? What about all the things that kept you driving for hours a week to get your YES things done? If you want to get ahead in this new season, you must learn to say YES to the right things. The K.I.S.S. ~ Learn to say YES to the right things! So how do you make sure your yes isn't just noise in your calendar or an energy-suck into other people's priorities? How do you protect your time and goals with a guardrail that keeps your YES valuable? Here are three ways to say YES to the right things: Calculate the Cost Before You Commit Every YES has a price — it's not just the time spent on that task or meeting. It's also what you give up doing instead. Ask yourself: What is the opportunity cost? If you say YES to this, what will you say NO to later? What progress will pause? Being clear on what you must decline to accommodate your YES is the only way to keep control of your schedule and priorities. Align Your YES to a Bigger Goal If your YES doesn't push you toward a concrete goal or core value, it's a cheap YES. Your YES needs to earn its place. Before committing, get crystal clear on what you're building in the bigger picture. Will this YES move the needle on what matters? Will it open doors, build relationships that matter, or bring tangible results? If you can't see how it fits into a larger plan, it's probably a distraction dressed up in a costume. Maybe NO is the better response. Build the Pause Muscle The easiest NO is the one that comes after a pause. When someone asks for your time or energy, slow down. Don't respond immediately. Say something like, "Let me check my calendar and get back to you." Use the breathing space to evaluate your first two questions. This isn't about being rude; it's about protecting your output, commitments, and sanity. Most importantly, it trains you to respect your own bandwidth and prevents regret. The last thing you want is to whisper in your head, "I shouldn't have done this." As you are aware, every YES you give is a trade. You're trading time, energy, and focus for that opportunity. Be strategic about which trades you accept. Saying YES feels good until the costs pile up and you find yourself overwhelmed, off track, and burnt out. Practice saying NO until it feels normal—it's the superpower that helps you say the right YES. "You want your YES to count like currency, not clutter." ~ Kristianne Wargo That's how you build momentum and guard your results in any new season. As you step change, choose your YESes like they're investments, not favors.  QUESTION: What will your next YES be, and what will you say NO to so the cost is worth your investment? "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #WellspringWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 🔔 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.

    22 min

  3. 2D AGO

    3997 Created to Dream

    Life pulls us in every direction, filling our days with demands that leave little room to breathe, let alone dream. Still, deep within you, there's this unshakable truth—you were created to dream. Dreaming isn't a luxury or just because; it's woven into the very fiber of who you are and who you are becoming, a spark meant to light your way no matter your season of life. When was the last time you really dreamed? And was it an old dream you were reminiscing about, or a newer one? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Sometimes, when life shifts beneath our feet, it can feel like our dreams are out of reach—or even irrelevant. But history is full of stories reminding us that our circumstances don't have to define the limits of what we imagine. Take Esther, for example—a woman who faced unexpected changes that could have crushed her spirit but instead opened a door to a greater purpose. Esther was a woman whose life was filled with unexpected shifts and daunting challenges. She started as a young orphan raised by her cousin, suddenly found herself chosen as queen in a foreign land, and faced a moment when her courage to dream bigger meant risking everything to save her people. Esther didn't quit dreaming when life changed her plans. Instead, she leaned into her calling and chose to step boldly into her dream's purpose, even when the path was uncertain. Your story might look different, but the lesson remains—life can change and twist your path, but it cannot take away your God-given capacity to dream. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "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." That hope lives in the heart of every dream God plants inside you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Created to dream! Dreaming is not about having it all figured out or living in a fantasy. It's about holding on to the vision of who you're meant to be and trusting that your journey, even the detours, are part of something bigger. It's the light that pushes you forward on tough days when giving up feels easier. It's the seed of possibility that grows into something meaningful because you refused to let life's circumstances silence your imagination. So if you find yourself in a season that feels heavy, if your original dreams feel out of reach or even faded, remember that you are created to dream. Your dreams may evolve—sometimes dramatically—but they are still alive. Nourish them, protect them, and let them guide you to the next step. "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." ~ Kristianne Wargo Quitting on your dreams is not an option. Your next chapter in life is waiting just beyond the horizon of your courage to keep dreaming. Remember, your story is still being written. Created to Dream by Kristianne Wargo You were made with stars inside your chest, A quiet pulse that won't let rest — The whisper soft, the flame unseen, A sacred gift: you're created to dream. In the rush of hours, the clatter, the chase, Don't lose the rhythm of your own slow pace. Pause in the stillness, breathe in the now, Make time for the heart — it will show you how. Dreams don't live only in distant skies, They grow where your open moments rise. Present and patient, tender and true, Your dream stands quietly, waiting for you. So when the world pulls hard at your seams, Remember, you are created to dream. And in every heartbeat, in every small part, Make time and be present — that's where you start. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 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.

    11 min

  4. 3D AGO

    3996 The Heart Paves A Path

    Life does not wait for anyone. It thrusts us into a whirlwind of tasks, deadlines, decisions, and distractions. Most days, we're running in all directions at once, following habits and routines that keep us going but often keep us stuck. When things aren't working, the answer isn't just pushing harder with the same strategies. Change demands something different. It requires overriding what's automatic and tuning into something deeper. That's where the heart comes in. The heart paves a path. That path isn't always clear or logical. It isn't a step-by-step plan you can find in a book or a checklist. You might not know exactly what's next. In fact, it's often what you don't know that starts moving you in the right direction. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Change doesn't come solely from the intellect or facts and figures. It comes from your heart—the place where your true desires, courage, and instinct live. We're taught to rely on our heads: gather data, analyze, plan, execute. But if you've ever felt stuck despite knowing everything you "should" do, you know knowledge alone isn't enough. The heart connects where you are now with where you ultimately want to go. It knows the way because it feels the way. You just have to listen. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."  This is a direct call to surrender the mind's insistence on "figuring it out" alone and to lean into a deeper wisdom rooted in faith that your heart can tap into. If only head knowledge could do the heavy lifting. But there's a difference between what your mind knows and what your heart knows. The mind plans. The heart moves. The K.I.S.S. ~ The mind plans, the heart moves! Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "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."  Even when the path isn't clear, your heart is holding onto that hope and future God has placed there, guiding you beyond the limits of logic. So how do you start listening to your heart and your head? 1. Slow down and create space When life speeds up, your mind gets noisy. It repeats worries and "what-ifs." The heart speaks in quiet moments. Practice daily pauses—whether it's a few deep breaths, a short walk alone, or a meditative moment before sleep. This space isn't about avoiding the world; it's about tuning out the noise so you can tune in to what matters deeply. 2. Notice how your body reacts to choices The heart isn't just metaphorical. Your body gives you signals—excitement, tension, lightness, or unease. When you face decisions, check in: Does this choice bring a sense of peace or resistance? Your body's reactions are a direct line to your heart's truth, often more reliable than mental arguments. 3. Ask questions only your heart can answer Instead of asking, "What's the most logical route?" ask, "What do I want to feel?" or "What sparks even a flicker of joy or hope?" Heart-led questions aren't about perfect answers; they're about uncovering what drives you beneath the surface of logic and fear. Psalm 37:4 tells us, "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."  When your heart is tuned to what truly matters—rooted in faith and sincerity—your path and desires align in ways the mind alone can't predict. Listening to your heart while using your head as a guide creates harmony. Your heart paves bold, new paths. Your head keeps you grounded and strategic. Together, they make a powerful team. It's no accident that Matthew 6:21 says, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."  The heart shows you what truly matters. That's what guides your next best move more than any spreadsheet or to-do list. How will this change your life? When you lead with your heart, you stop wandering aimlessly or settling for what's easy. You start moving toward what actually fulfills you. You'll face challenges with more courage because you're connected to why you're pushing forward. And even if the path isn't perfectly clear, you trust that stepping into it matters more than "knowing" every detail. The heart never lies. It does the heavy lifting that the head alone can't. The heart paves your path—not just with feelings, but with a deeper wisdom rooted in faith. Now it's your move. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 🔔 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.

    21 min

  5. 4D AGO

    3995 Growing Your Faith

    Growing your faith isn't just about checking spiritual boxes. It's easy to think your faith grows when you go to church every Sunday, flip through devotionals, tick off prayers, or take communion like clockwork. But if you dig into what Jesus teaches, growing your faith is much deeper than routines. Jesus made it clear: faith isn't a static possession or a set of rituals. In Luke 17:5-6, the apostles ask Jesus, "Increase our faith!" and He responds, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com What does that tell us? Faith grows through trust that moves mountains—not through simply repeating the same activities. It's about taking steps that seem impossible, rooted in belief that God will act. Growth happens in the soil of trials Jesus also taught that faith grows when it's tested. James 1:2-4 says, "Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing." Faith doesn't grow in comfort zones—it takes pressure and perseverance. Jesus modeled this in the Garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22:42), surrendering His will to the Father even when facing immense suffering. Our faith expands when we choose trust over control amid life's storms. Faith grows through obedience, not just information Jesus rarely praised people for religious knowledge alone. Instead, He commended those who put belief into action. Luke 6:46-49 says, 46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." Jesus compares those who hear His words and act on them to a wise builder who lays a strong foundation. Faith truly grows when hearing leads to doing. This means letting faith change how you think, speak, and behave every day—not just accumulating spiritual facts. The K.I.S.S. ~ Grow your faith! Relationship beats routine Faith is ultimately about a relationship with God. Jesus prayed in John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." Growth happens when we stay connected to Jesus through intentional dependence, not mere religious habit. That means praying honestly, listening expectantly, trusting consistently, and obeying boldly—even when it's uncomfortable or uncertain. So what does growing our faith really look like? More than rituals: Yes, church, devotionals, prayer, and communion matter. But they are starting points, not end goals. Don't mistake activity for growth. Trust that moves mountains: Faith is marked by taking risky steps, believing God can and will act. Embracing tests: Trials refine faith like fire refines gold. Lean into God's process instead of resisting. Obedience: Let faith rearrange your priorities and spur action—faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Relationship with Jesus: Stay deeply connected daily, not just seasonally. Skipping church or forgetting a devotional won't stunt your faith as much as missing moments where you choose trust over fear and obedience over convenience. Faith grows by living what Jesus taught, even when no one's watching, and when the outcome is uncertain. If your faith feels stuck in dead habits, it's not your fault—spiritual routines can lull us into comfort. But faith is alive. It's wild and daring. It's trusting the unseen and acting on what Jesus commands. Ask yourself today: Am I cultivating faith that leaps beyond rituals into radical trust and obedience? That's the faith Jesus wants you to grow. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 🔔 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.

    16 min

  6. 5D AGO

    3994 What's Concealed Cannot Heal

    Marriage is a raw, real connection—where two lives blend with all their messiness and beauty. Within this intimate space, spouses share joys, dreams, disappointments, and occasional pain. Hurt happens—sometimes on purpose, often by accident. But what's concealed cannot heal. Hiding your wounds, your frustrations, or your doubts under a surface of "fine" doesn't fix anything. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com It only lets the damage grow in silence. If you keep pain locked away, no one else can step in to help, and no real change will take root. The walls you build to protect yourself become barriers to connection and repair. How do you handle hurt now? What is hurting you now? Lots of people don't even want to think about that. But Spring is springing, and there's no better time for a cleanout, even in marriage. So if you want your marriage to more than survive and thrive, you need to bring what's inside out into the light. The K.I.S.S. ~ Bring what's inside out into the light! How? Here are three steps any spouse can take to reveal what's been concealed and start real healing: 1. Speak Honestly Without Blame The first step to revealing hidden hurt is to find the courage to say what's really on your mind. But here's the catch: honesty is not permission to unload a blame-filled assault. It's about communicating what you feel and need without framing your spouse as the villain. Instead of "You never listen to me," try "I feel unheard and lonely when I don't get to share what's bothering me." This shifts the focus from attack to experience, inviting your partner to listen, not defend. Raw honesty invites real understanding—because it shows vulnerability, not aggression. When you own your feelings without blame, your spouse can meet you halfway rather than shutting down. 2. Create a Safe Space for Sharing If you want pain to come into the open, you must nurture a safe environment for it. That means intentionally choosing moments when you both can be present and calm. Phones off, distractions down, eyes and ears open. A safe space is free from judgment, sarcasm, or interruption. It's about curiosity and empathy—asking questions like, "Tell me more about what you're feeling" and listening deeply without planning your comeback. When your spouse knows they won't be punished or dismissed for their truth, they are more likely to share what they've been bottling up. Mutual safety creates a landscape where healing can begin. 3. Follow Up With Action and Patience Revealing what's concealed is only the start. Words alone don't heal wounds. What comes next is just as critical: showing up with consistent action and patience. If your spouse opens up about feeling ignored, it's on you to demonstrate attentiveness regularly—not just once. Healing is a process; it doesn't happen overnight. It takes repeated efforts to rebuild trust and soften pain. Keep checking in, ask how they're doing, and validate their feelings along the way. Small, steady actions compound into proof that change is possible. No More Shadows Every marriage has its shadows. But those shadows only grow when you keep your struggles in the dark. Don't let silence and concealed pain steal your chance for connection and growth. Speak honestly. Build safety. Show up with steady care. What was hidden will surface, and when it does, healing can finally begin. Because what's concealed cannot heal—but what's shared bravely just might save everything you've promised to protect. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 🔔 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.

    17 min

  7. 6D AGO

    3993 Teaching Kids Humility in a Self-Centered World

    We live in a culture obsessed with attention, status, and instant validation. Social media magnifies this by turning likes, hearts, and followers into currency, especially for kids growing up right now. So how do we as parents model humility when the noise around us screams, "Look at me!"? It's all about teaching kids humility in a self-centered world. And when you think about humility, what does that even look like inside the family? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com First, humility isn't about pretending to be less than you are. It's about owning your strengths without bragging, owning your weaknesses without shame, and valuing others as much as yourself. This mindset can feel like swimming upstream in a world that rewards self-promotion, but that's exactly why it's critical. Here's what humility looks like in the family structure: Parents admit when they're wrong or don't have all the answers. This shows kids that vulnerability isn't weakness. Everyone takes turns listening; no one dominates the conversation. Respecting others' voices comes before being heard. Gratitude is a daily practice, not an afterthought. Saying thanks—even for small things—grounds kids in reality rather than entitlement. Now, let's consider social media and the viral chase. When your child asks why people care so much about likes or going viral, don't just lecture or ban the platforms. Instead, have real conversations: "Getting likes feels good, but it's temporary and can't replace who you really are. Your worth isn't determined by a number on a screen." Ask questions like, "How does it feel when you post and don't get the response you hoped for? What do you think matters more—being popular, or being kind and true to yourself?" Because the pressure kids face—from peers, influencers, and the world—is real. That's why parents need to embed humility as non-negotiable early on. The K.I.S.S. ~ Humility is a non-negotiable! You must consider this in raising your kids and continuing the conversations years to come as they grow older. Here are three solid ways to teach humility that every parent can do today: Model Humility Loud and Clear Don't just say the word, live it out. Admit mistakes publicly in front of your kids. Apologize when you mess up. Show that no one is perfect, but everyone is worth respect. Shift the Focus From "Me" to "We" Create family rituals that encourage serving others—volunteering, helping a neighbor, or just listening to a sibling. Teach kids that their value increases when they contribute, not compete. Celebrate Character Over Accomplishments Sure, grades and trophies matter. But make it crystal clear you're more impressed by kindness, honesty, and effort. Reward humble behavior, not just wins. Humility isn't a soft skill—it's a strong foundation for resilience, empathy, and real confidence. As much as the world pushes kids to chase validation, you have the power to root them in something deeper. Start that work today, and you'll raise a generation who knows their worth isn't up for likes or hearts, but earned in quiet strength. If you want your kids to succeed in this noisy, self-driven world, then teach them to pause, listen, and lead with humility. That's the living legacy that outlasts any viral moment. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent 🔔 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.

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  8. MAR 5

    3992 Embrace Your Place

    Life's whirlwind can make your current circumstances feel like a cage. Maybe you're stuck in a job that drains you, carrying the weight of past mistakes, or overwhelmed by what feels like an impossible mountain ahead. You are made for more. Not by chance, not by accident, but on purpose and for a purpose that's bigger than any setback or trial trying to hold you back. Embrace your place. None of your circumstances or situations defines you. Your worth, your future, your purpose — they're not dictated by where you are, but by who you are and who you are becoming. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com When you embrace your place, you are claiming the life you're in; owning your story without shame or fear, and using this moment as your battlefield, not your prison. When fear whispers that you're not enough, not good enough, or your past failures want to chain you to the ground, remind yourself: you get to rise! You get to show up, filled with whatever you have today, even if it's just a sliver of courage. Joy and strength don't come from perfect circumstances; they come from faith in what God is doing behind the scenes when the world seems chaotic. When you have no control, God is always in control. The K.I.S.S. ~Embrace your place! Yes, life is messy. Sometimes you just want to hide under the covers and block out the calling on your life. I get it — I've been there too. But when you're called for more, you don't have to do it perfectly; you just have to do it anyway. You get to conquer your day with a smile, not because everything is easy, but because your heart is full, anchored in knowing you are exactly where you're meant to be, doing exactly what you're meant to do. You are a conqueror! You are an overcomer! So stand tall today. Embrace your place fully—with grit, grace, and gratitude. This moment is your launchpad, not your limit. You can do this. Because you were created for it. Now, get up. Show up. Conquer this day. It's time to embrace your place. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 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.

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Create Your Now brings moms, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs tools and strategies to become their best selfie in areas of lifestyle, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, motherhood, mindset and balanced daily living. We promise according to our hopes; And perform according to our fears! 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 and relationships, and Christian values. Kristianne, your host, is a contributor to the Huffington Post. Let's train for life and love your journey. Be Present. Be Incredible. Be YOU!!! Enjoy Create Your Now ARCHIVE 1 through ARCHIVE 5 Podcast on iTunes for the earlier episodes. Send your questions/comments to YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com.

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    Kristianne Wargo
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