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3786 Stop Defending Your Comfort Zone

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 08/11/2025

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Wouldn’t it be something—waking up tomorrow and seeing your spouse with the same excitement and admiration you had when you were dating? That feeling you had when you first said “I do” wasn’t accidental. Something real, compelling, and valuable caught your attention—remember what you forgot. Let’s be honest: daily life grinds us down. The demands of jobs, kids, bills, and endless distractions dull the sparkle in any relationship.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . We get stuck expecting love to always feel fresh and viral,...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Talking to your child like you do your friends or spouse isn’t going to cut it. Kids aren’t little adults—they process, feel, and need communication on completely different levels. If you want them to truly hear and respond, you have to speak your child's language. Parenting isn’t about one-size-fits-all advice. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s about tuning in to who your child is and meeting them where they are, head-on, heart-first, and in ways that make sense to them. And all this comes from the parent...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

There’s a moment — or maybe many moments — when the weight of everything crashing around you makes quitting feel like the only choice. Life isn’t just busy; it’s chaotic. The lists feel endless, people demand your time, and your energy is running on fumes. Then you wonder: “Is it really worth it? Does any of this actually make a difference?” But storms don't last forever. Because when the storms hit and life spins out of control, what you are doing now — your hustle, your passion project, your business — becomes your secret weapon. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

There are days when control feels like an illusion, and the sweatpants aren’t just comfort, they’re a retreat. But with fall looming—complete with its cozy vibes, comfort food temptations, and shorter daylight hours—it’s easy to let self-control crash right along with your energy. How do you balance wearing your sweatpants and self-control? Because all too often, one goes hand in hand with the other. If you are feeling like wearing sweatpants, you're usually not strutting your way into the gym.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life hits hard. It doesn’t ask for your permission before throwing curveballs from every direction. The distractions? They pile up, clutter your mind, and drain your focus. Instead of pushing you forward, they pull you back—making the grind feel heavier, the goal farther, and the dream dimmer. Never give up! None of that stuff—the scores on your test, your business’s ups and downs, the wins or stumbles of your family, or those parts of your life that aren’t working—matters as much as you think in the moment.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Your mindset isn’t just a random collection of thoughts. It’s the sum of your past experiences, your values, and the habits you’ve stitched together over time. In essence, it’s where your mental traditions begin. These are the patterns, rituals, and thought loops you come back to—not necessarily because they serve you, but often because they feel comfortable. So what traditions are you building in your mind?  And more importantly, are those traditions helping or holding you back? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . We usually...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

If you’re standing at a crossroads, wondering what’s next in your life, there’s a reality waiting for you that’s both deeply simple and radically life-changing: God isn’t meant to be reserved for Sundays, sermons, or religious rituals. He’s meant for every moment, every decision, every breath you take. It’s time to take God home—to invite Him beyond the sanctuary walls and into the everyday spaces of your life. This idea isn’t new; it’s rooted in a powerful story from the book of Acts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

The headline buzz this week—the engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Two high-profile lives weaving their love story amid the noise, judgment, and relentless spotlight. It makes you wonder: Do you have a love so deep, so intentional, that it stands strong no matter the chatter or rumors swirling around, no matter what the world says? Love requires intention. Unconditional love doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some show it in quiet daily acts; others in grand gestures. But what matters most is cultivating a love that’s more alive today than it was yesterday. Desire to be...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

The seasons shift, schedules twist, and routines morph—sound familiar? As we step into this new chapter, it’s easy for family goals to get lost in the shuffle. But here’s the truth: progress in your family life isn’t a lightning strike. It’s a habit. A practice. Every lesson you repeat, every value you model alongside your children, chips away at the “hard” and builds momentum. Practice creates progress. Because this is where real progress lives. When parents actively engage in learning with their kids—not just as overseers but as participants—they send a clear message:...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life doesn’t hand out a break when you’re juggling everything—the kids demanding your attention, a career that never sleeps, and a spouse who needs your love and partnership. Take one look around and you might call it chaos: a mess in the house, a whirlwind in your head, and exhaustion creeping in like an unwelcome guest. But still keep your feet to the fire. Even in the thick of the storm, your mind and heart can still find a way to line up. You can show up fully—not half-drained, not just surviving, but actually operating with some fire in your belly. Desire to be supported and...

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Some of your own patterns are quietly working against you. They’re tangled up in your daily routine, entrenched so deeply that you don’t even notice when they sabotage your progress. If your life’s been so busy you forget what happened ten minutes ago, that’s exactly why these patterns slip under your radar. Stop defending your comfort zone.

Here’s the cold truth—your brain defends these patterns like a dog guarding its favorite toy. Good or bad, familiar feels safe. Nobody wants to give up comfort, even when it’s the very thing holding them back from chasing real goals.

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If you’re serious about chasing your dreams and hitting goals that actually stick, the first move is brutal honesty.

You must be willing to look straight at what’s not working—and that’s where most people freeze.

It takes a humble heart to admit, “Yeah, I’m part of the problem,” and a curious mind to ask, “What’s really going on here?” That combo? It’s tough but absolutely necessary.

Think about what you do now. 

Do you really try to see why you are not making progress toward what you want? Or are you hanging out taking the easy road so you don't have to work so hard?

I think about those people who complain about their job but aren't willing to apply elsewhere.

Same goes for this here— You can't change what you're unwilling to confront.

If you are ready to make a dent in your dreams, it's time to untangle those sneaky patterns.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Untangle the sneaky patterns!

So, here’s how you start untangling those sneaky patterns and kickstart real change:

  1. Hit Pause and Observe Without Judgment
    Stop blaming or excusing yourself. Next time you fall into a familiar trap—procrastination, overcommitting, self-doubt—catch it. Write down what triggered it and how you reacted. This is your raw data. Don’t sugarcoat or defend. Just observe what happened. Patterns hate the light. Shine on them.

  2. Ask the Hard Questions
    Get curious about why you do what you do. What need does this pattern serve? Is it fear? Avoidance? Comfort? Why does that comfy recliner feel better than the grind of change? Knowing the “why” behind your actions gives you the power to start shifting.

  3. Swap Out Small Behaviors to Make the Pattern Visible
    Big changes shake the system, but small tweaks expose the cracks. Change your morning routine, shift how you respond to stress, or commit to one new habit that challenges the old one. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating opportunities to see your patterns in action—and to prove to yourself that change is possible.

Make no mistake—going after what you want is hard work. It demands consistency, grit, and an unflinching willingness to face uncomfortable truths. But here’s the deal: every step forward is a victory over the silent patterns holding you hostage.

"One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" ~ Kristianne Wargo

You’ve got this. Now it’s time to stop defending your comfort zone and start challenging it. Your dreams aren’t going to chase themselves. Yet, you get to chase your dreams!

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

 

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Cover Art by Jenny Hamson

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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer

http://www.mandisaofficial.com

Song ID: 68209
Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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