Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Life is not fair. Just when you think you can enjoy the lemonade you made, you find yourself wrestling with lemons. There is no reason to fall into the trap of oh woes me. You can rebound after a reset. How has 2025 started for you? Has it been everything you wanted it to be? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Well, if you are a regular, or maybe you've been listening for a few episodes, after Christmas, I took a brief holiday. We had planned a surprise visit for my mom in Kansas City, along with my sister and niece who flew in from...
info_outline 3623 A Reflection of What Is and What's to ComeCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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info_outline 3621 Lift Your VoiceCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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info_outline 3620 Cheers to the Holiday Stress with Less MessCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
As the Christmas countdown intensifies and the holiday chaos looms near, finding inner peace amidst the festive frenzy becomes a precious gift you can give yourself; cheers to the holiday stress with less mess. Imagine what it would be like to approach the holidays with the reason for the season followed by your purpose and passion of the heart. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . How would you feel if. you could enjoy the calm of a peaceful and joyful season with all the chaos that swirls around you. You would have thought a snownado,...
info_outline 3619 Love Came DownCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
With the tunes of the cheerful carols moderately playing in the background, it's all too easy to lose sight of the significance of Christmas. Beyond the gifts and decorations, a story of how love came down was born. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, amidst the twinkling lights and cheerful carols, it's all too easy to lose sight of the profound significance of Christmas. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . This love came down from heaven as a tiny baby, born in a humble manger over two thousand years ago. John 3:16-17 captures...
info_outline 3618 Twas the Night Before ChristmasCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Twas the night before Christmas, as the hustle and bustle take center stage, it's easy for couples to get swept away in the chaos. Don't let who matters most to you fade; keep the spark alive in every way. While it's tempting to focus on checking off our 'Santa Claus list,' it's crucial to carve out moments for togetherness and connection. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . In the spirit of fostering that connection, think outside the holiday norm. The K.I.S.S. ~ Think outside the holiday norm! Here are some creative ideas for couples to...
info_outline 3617 It's Good to be Scared!Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
As we turn the page to Christmas day, parents often face challenges that test their patience, resilience, and hope; the holiday that really means stress and anxiety for many. But what if you knew that it's good to be scared? Embracing fear can open up your heart to see more than what you think you see in the moment. It pushes and pulls you in all different directions. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . In the rollercoaster journey of parenthood, there are moments that strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned moms and dads. It's...
info_outline 3616 Embrace the Magic of the SeasonCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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info_outline 3615 Dashing Through the SnowCreate Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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info_outlineAs we turn the page to Christmas day, parents often face challenges that test their patience, resilience, and hope; the holiday that really means stress and anxiety for many. But what if you knew that it's good to be scared?
Embracing fear can open up your heart to see more than what you think you see in the moment. It pushes and pulls you in all different directions.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co
In the rollercoaster journey of parenthood, there are moments that strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned moms and dads. It's in these moments of uncertainty and vulnerability that you get to choose how you want to grow and evolve as a parent.
As I always say, "The right thing and the hard thing are the same thing."
Now, that doesn't make it easier, yet it gives you a reality check as to where you are so you can make adjustments to where you need to go.
Embracing fear allows you to confront the challenges head-on rather than shying away from them.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." - Nelson Mandela
The K.I.S.S. ~ It's good to be scared!
I really want you to embrace that for yourself. Maybe that's the permission you need this holiday season to enjoy it more, to let your heart be present, not just your to-do list.
Being a parent is undoubtedly one of the toughest jobs in the world. It requires patience, empathy, and a whole lot of courage.
When faced with situations where our children push our buttons, test our limits, or make mistakes, it's easy to feel scared and overwhelmed. However, it's precisely in these moments that we have the chance to show up as the best version of ourselves.
"Parenting is about growing up as much as it is about raising kids." ~ Kristianne Wargo
Mom, it's time to embrace that fear because it's good to be scared.
1. Practice self-compassion: Remember that it's okay to feel scared and vulnerable as a parent. Be kind to yourself during challenging moments.
2. Seek support: Reach out to friends, family, or a therapist or coach for guidance and encouragement when you're feeling overwhelmed.
3. Embrace imperfection: Accept that parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and that making mistakes is a natural part of the process.
As we navigate the holiday season and all the joys and challenges it brings, let's remember that it's good to be scared. But scared in a manner that serves!
Embracing fear allows us to step into our power as parents, to grow, learn, and connect with our children in profound ways.
So, this Christmas season, embrace your fears, lean into the discomfort, and give yourself permission to be immersed in growing as you emerge stronger and wiser with more hope than ever before.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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