3635 Direction Comes From Action
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
As the week drags on, keeping what needs to be done in front of you is hard. The challenges are real. But don't despair when you get to choose, if it's really unfair. Direction comes from action. Your week may be looking totally different than when you set your clocks ahead. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . All the hours filled with struggles and troubles because you are trying to live your best life is exhausting. Yet, why pull back and settle in? You are made for more. And if you stay frustrated and discouraged and focus less...
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3634 Do Fitness Gadgets Tell the Truth?
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Living a healthy lifestyle has its own set of rules: diligence, consistency, and intentional actions. Honesty is the name of the game, and it includes all the stuff you need to reach your goals. So the question is: Do fitness gadgets tell the truth? Now, I'm sure you're thinking, how can they not? They are digital products running on an operating system that tracks health and fitness. There's no way where they can't work. What can be wrong? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . In reality, fitness gadgets are only as honest as you are...
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3633 Break Out of Autopilot
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There are not many things that we do over and over again that benefit us. Habits can do you good as well as they can do you bad. Regardless of the season you're in, be intentional with your actions and words. Break out of autopilot. Autopilot is super dangerous! You can think you've got it all under control, only to learn midway that where you are is not where you were going. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Think about your GPS system. I was playing with my grandson the other day, and he was riding his scooter. At one point, I asked...
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3632 Master Your Attitude with Your Mind
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Making changes requires us to perform different actions and think in a new way. In doing so, you get closer to your goals. Otherwise, you will fight yourself for what isn't possible. Therefore, master your attitude with your mind. Some of the hardest things you and I must do in life is fight our own battles in the head. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Self-talk is a real thing. And let me just say, it has nothing to do with how crazy you are. What you think about yourself, you will live out. My good friend, It's the real deal in life...
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3631 God Is Our Refuge
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As your days become more than you can handle alone, remember that God's got you! It says in Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Have you ever been in trouble? Have you ever thought you might be close to the end? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . We have all experienced that feeling of living life on our own. So many things piling up around us that we feel like we are coming to a breaking point. However, I want to remind you that you are not alone. He is there for you ALL the time. Now,...
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3630 How to Love in a One-Sided Marriage
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In marriage, there are sweet moments of honeymoons, celebrations, and birthdays. As two become one over the years, many things shift, including who loves more or less. How to love in a one-sided marriage. Let's be real. Neither of you loves the same way. Neither of you show up committed in the same way. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . However, you both love each other uniquely, and at times, it can feel like you are doing everything. Then the questions begin: Why can't he love me more? Why can't he see what he's doing wrong? Why do...
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3629 Stretch Them So You Don't Shrink Them
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Raising kids can be the pits sometimes. You want to do everything for them, but they still don't get it. Why can't they do what we teach? Remember, as a parent, you are called to stretch them so you don't shrink them. How has your week gone with the kids? Or maybe you're without them, but you are never not a parent. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Once a parent, always a parent. So, how do you communicate with your children? Do you get mad because that's the only way to get their attention? Or do you speak in whispers to draw them...
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3628 Break the Box
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When life gives you lemons, make scrumptious lemonade with mint. Who you are in your everyday matters. Stop pretending everything is okay. You can't live life in the confines of your limitations. Break the box! So much of our days are filled with the habits that keep us stuck in our comfort zones. We cozy up to the yelling and screaming because we know how to handle it. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . But what if you woke up and decided that yelling and screaming isn't going to happen? Would that change your day? Would that change...
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3627 You Are Too Busy For Your Health
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why does life have to be so challenging? Why do we fight more than we love ourselves? So many questions with a simple answer: you are too busy for your health. Over the past few months, I have been burning the candle at not just two ends but twenty ends. This mama and grandmama was always on the move. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . I mean, who doesn't prioritize your family? But in reality, if all you do is keep pushing yourself deeper and deeper down in the ground, there is little resolve for your comeback. If you haven't...
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3626 Risk Your Heart
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Some of the best gifts to give or receive come from the heart. But so does living your daily life with intentionality and authenticity. Share a bit of your true self. Risk your heart. As much as you think you are showing up ready to live your life well, a lot of times, you are hiding. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . You act like how you think everyone expects of you, only to be surprised that you really don't know what to do or how to act. In fact, who are you? There are too many rules because you are living someone else's life. What do...
info_outlineFor many married couples, the holidays can also bring a wave of stress that threatens to overshadow the true spirit of togetherness. In a time when love is in the air, stress less and connect more!
As the holiday season approaches, the air fills with the scent of freshly baked goods, twinkling lights adorn the streets, and the anticipation of joyous celebrations looms in the air.
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Yet during this time, it's essential to prioritize nurturing the bond between husband and wife. It's time to stress less and connect more.
"During the holiday chaos, it's crucial to remember that the heart of the season lies in the love shared." ~ Kristianne Wargo
It's a magical time meant to be shared with loved ones. However, for many married couples, it can also bring about a whirlwind of stress and distractions that hinder the true connection between partners.
Instead of getting bogged down by endless to-do lists and family obligations, it's time to shift the focus back to what truly matters - nurturing the bond between husband and wife.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Nurture the bond!
QUESTION: What are you currently doing in your marriage now? Are you making time, or are you just getting by day to day?
Here are three simple yet impactful ways for couples to stress less and connect more during the Christmas holidays:
1. Unplug and Unwind Together: In the midst of holiday chaos, it's crucial for couples to carve out quality time for each other. Put away the smartphones, turn off the TV, and create a cozy ambiance where you can truly connect.
Whether it's enjoying a quiet evening by the fireplace, taking a leisurely stroll through a winter wonderland, or simply snuggling up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa, these moments of undivided attention can reignite the spark in your relationship.
"In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in the external noise. Unplugging and unwinding together, creating a sacred space for a genuine connection to flourish." ~ Kristianne Wargo
2. Share Gratitude and Affection: Amidst the flurry of gift-giving and party planning, don't forget to express gratitude and affection towards your spouse. Take time to acknowledge the little things they do that often go unnoticed.
Write a heartfelt love note, prepare their favorite meal, or simply offer a warm embrace filled with love and appreciation. These gestures of kindness strengthen the bond between husband and wife, fostering a sense of connectedness that transcends the holiday season.
"Expressing gratitude and affection towards your partner is a powerful way to nurture your relationship. Small acts of kindness speak volumes and deepen the emotional connection between couples." ~ Krisitanne Wargo
3. Create Meaningful Traditions Together: One of the most beautiful aspects of the holiday season is the opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Instead of getting caught up in the materialistic aspects of Christmas, focus on cultivating meaningful traditions as a couple.
Whether it's decorating the tree together, baking festive treats, reading a book together, or binge-watching your favorite holiday movies, these shared experiences can strengthen your bond and infuse your relationship with joy and togetherness.
"Creating meaningful traditions together allows couples to build a foundation of shared experiences that strengthen their connection. These rituals become a source of comfort and joy, nurturing the emotional bond between husband and wife." ~ Kristianne Wargo
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's essential for married couples to prioritize their relationship above all else. You get to create your now as a couple and create meaningful traditions during this festive season.
Stress less, connect more - because love is truly the greatest gift of all.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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