3354 Slam Dunk Your Thoughts By Controlling Your Emotions
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Release Date: 04/01/2024
3900 The Holiday Secret Nobody Tells You
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why is it that this time of year, the calendar fills up and your energy disappears? December comes in like a whirlwind, dishes pile up, and suddenly youāre wondering when you signed up to be the worldās busiest elf. Seriously?!? If youāre like most people, your own wellness gets pushed way down on the list just because thereās too much to do. However, ignoring yourself this time of year is the fastest route to burning out before the big day even arrives. But there's the holiday secret nobody tells you. Yet, if youāre anything like most people, you keep pushing harder, giving more,...
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3899 Your Heart is the Anchor
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
The holiday season is notorious for turning you into a checklist machine. You wake up with a mental rundown of what must be done: complete Cyber purchases, groceries, school events, meal prep, work deadlines, holiday gatherings, gift wrapping, and on and on. By the time Tuesday is here, that list is already gnawing at your energy and your spirit. You're already wiped out just thinking about the week ahead. Sound too familiar? Well, here's your escape: Your to-do list does not anchor your lifeāyour heart is the anchor. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to āBe still, and know that I am God.ā...
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3898 Living Life Out of Order
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December evenings can feel like a pressure cooker. You scroll through Instagram and see everyoneās lives perfectly arranged: big wins, festive decor, smiling faces. Meanwhile, youāre staring down unfinished projects, mounting fatigue, and that nagging voice telling you youāre behind, failing, or simply out of place. Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward, while youāre stuck living life out of order? Hereās the hard truth: comparison is a silent peace thief. When you measure your messy, nonlinear reality against othersā carefully curated timelines and highlight reels,...
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3897 HOPE - The Faithfulness of God
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When the future feels shaky and the world seems out of control, hope is often whatās missing. But hereās where you check your pulse: hope is not wishful thinking or vague optimism. Real hope is a confident expectation anchored in the faithfulness of God. Jeremiah 29:11 cuts through the noise: āFor I know the plans I have for you,ā declares the Lord, āplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.ā Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This verse isnāt a hollow promiseāitās a wild, brave...
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3896 Digging for Gold
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Marriage is no fairy tale without effort. It demands work, dedication, and a clear purpose to turn the ordinary into an extraordinary journey. When that effort wanes, couples find themselves facing the big āDāādivorce. No one wants that outcome. Yet, many walk down the aisle with hope for forever, only to get distracted by the temptation of greener grass elsewhere. But the problem is that they're digging for gold in the wrong places. Picture this: Itās Black Friday, and everyoneās scouring the stores, hunting for the best deals, the quickest wins, the most immediate gratification....
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3895 Raising Kids with Kind Hearts
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Raising kids with kind hearts filled with gratitude feels like an uphill battle these days. Itās no secret that screens dominate their attentionāheads buried in phones and tablets, tuning out the world around them. But it doesn't have to be this way. If we let kids do what they want with technology, many will struggle to grasp what it really means to be kind, respectful, and thankful. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . And hereās the tougher truth: parents arenāt always present either, caught up in their own whirlwind. If both sides...
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3894 The Letter of Thanksgiving
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciateāthe family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, letās flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself? Think about your yearānot just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Where has your heart been whole? What parts of...
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3893 Gratitude Creates a Vision for Tomorrow
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3892 Leave Nothing Behind
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3891 Create Margin To Do What Matters
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Far too often, weāre caught in a relentless cycle of āputting out firesā ā responding to demands, answering endless messages, attending meetings that donāt move the needle. Our days are dictated by everyone elseās priorities. But what if that didnāt have to be your reality? What if you could break free and create margin to do what matters? Imagine this moment as a fork in the road. The old season is burning out, and you're stepping into a new oneāone where you call the shots on your calendar and your energy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join...
info_outlineWhere are charge or aggressive thoughts necessary in the game of life? How you handle your emotions will determine where your thoughts go. Slam dunk your thoughts by controlling your emotions.
Emotional regulation is a real thing.
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And if you don't learn how to manage your emotions, they will manage you, which leads to an entanglement of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that can send you spiraling out of control.
And you wonder why you find yourself where you are.
We've been going through this "Thought Madness" in conjunction with March Madness. There are so many plot twists as to who makes it to the Sweet 16, Elite 8, and the Final Four.
But now we know-- UConn, Alabama, Purdue, and NC State.
If you watched any of those Elite 8 games, at times, the opponent was ahead of the ones who actually moved on to the Final Four. But the difference maker in the games was their thoughts.
Their thoughts had to get them to the other side of the points being less than and thinking they were more than.
At one point in the game between Duke and NC State, Burns (the NC State player) was seen dancing during a review. He present in what he was doing. He didn't lose control when everything seemed out of his control. He struck HIS beat and danced until the next step.
How are you regulating your emotions so you can manage your thoughts?
Because when you are facing the full-court press of overwhelming emotions, just like in basketball, you have got to slam dunk those unruly thoughts and emotions together!
The K.I.S.S. ~ Slam dunk those unruly thoughts and emotions together!
That means you control what you control.
Don't let the excuses that you can't do something or change something. You control YOU!!!
So step up to the free throw line, and hit the shot!
Be deliberate. Be present. Be incredible. Be who you are becoming!
1. Awareness: Emotional regulation begins with self-awareness, acknowledging and understanding your emotions and their triggers. By recognizing how you feel, you can identify potential emotional responses.
2. Identify: Once you are aware of your emotions, you can identify whether they are helping or hindering your thoughts. This step involves labeling your emotions and understanding their impact on your thoughts and actions.
3. Evaluation: Emotional regulation requires evaluating the intensity of your emotions and deciding on an appropriate response. This involves considering the context of the situation and the potential consequences of different reactions.
4. Response: Effective emotional regulation involves choosing a response that aligns with your goals and values rather than reacting impulsively. This may involve techniques such as deep breathing, positive self-talk, or taking a moment to pause and reflect.
5. Adapt: Emotional regulation also involves adapting your responses based on feedback and outcomes. If a particular response proves ineffective, you can adjust your approach and learn from your experiences.
6. Practice: Like any skill, emotional regulation improves with practice. By consistently practicing techniques to manage your emotions, you can enhance your ability to regulate your feelings and navigate challenging situations effectively.
Overall, emotional regulation empowers you to maintain composure, make informed decisions, foster positive relationships, and cope with stress more effectively, and have thoughts that serve you well in your every day. It is a valuable tool for personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
Are you ready for your first slam dunk?
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer
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Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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