4056 Ditch the Mom Guilt
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Mom guilt is a beast nobody warns you about until you’ve been swallowed whole by it. With Mother’s Day just ahead, it’s the perfect time to honor the tough, tireless job moms do raising the next generation. But let's be real and honest: more often than not, it stings more than we admit because the guilt feels like a weight on our hearts, drowning out the impact we want to have. Let it all go, and ditch the mom guilt. Because if you don't, mom guilt thrives when you take ownership of things that aren’t yours to carry. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...
info_outline
4055 Build A Bridge
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Life rarely flows in a straight line. Sometimes you find yourself pulled in a dozen different directions, tangled in disappointments and setbacks, or simply unsure which step to take next. When that happens, the instinct to quit can be loud and tempting. But instead of throwing in the towel, it’s time to build a bridge. What does it mean to build a bridge this way in life? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s about creating a path forward that connects you from where you are right now to where you want to be next. This isn’t about...
info_outline
4054 When No One Knows
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
I don’t know what this season has been like for you, but sometimes life just feels heavy. You’re doing your best to keep going, but eventually you look up and think…"What now? What next? I can’t handle one more thing." How are you getting through the day when no one knows? The apostle Paul knew that feeling when he wrote, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure” (2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT). Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But he also knew this: You may reach the end of your own strength, but you’ll never...
info_outline
4053 Don't Shrink Back!
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why do we wage war inside ourselves, convincing our hearts that we are our failures, that we are not enough? STOP IT!! You are created for more. Every season of your life holds a purpose that only you can fulfill. So don’t shrink back! Life will never look the way you imagine it should. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . That’s because we craft stories in our minds — stories built from past wounds and hopes for the future. But those mental scripts don’t tell the whole truth. They distract you from the only moment that truly belongs to...
info_outline
4052 Run the Race Meant for You
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
It’s human nature to look around and see what everyone else is doing—who’s winning, who’s falling behind. Social media makes it even harder; we see highlight reels of success, hustle, and overnight wins. But your dreams and goals are not finished by someone else’s actions or accomplishments. They're only fulfilled by your moves, your focus, and your relentless commitment to run the race meant for you. Because if I were a betting girl, which I'm not, my bet would be that you already tried running someone else's race. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...
info_outline
4051 Is God Mad At You?
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
What do you do when everything feels heavy, and you seem to be lost? Maybe for you, it's that feeling of the disappointments stacking up, the dreams that seem to slip through your fingers, the isolation pressing in like a weight you can’t shake. If you’re like me in this season, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. Or worse, is God mad at you? And then I read Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.” Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...
info_outline
4050 I Do, But Not Today
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
There’s a raw, undeniable magic in the early days of love. When two people are madly in love, everything seems bright, shiny, and flawless—or at least, as close to flawless as humanly possible. Each partner carries a pair of rose-colored glasses that mask faults, differences, and even potential deal-breakers. The world is new, and so is each other. It’s the honeymoon of life. But time is relentless. Years press forward, and those blazing mornings turn into years that roll into decades where life happens. No wonder your attitude is "I do, but not today." Life doesn’t pause or hit reset....
info_outline
4049 Just In Case You Missed It
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why let life get so unruly, especially when it comes to your family? Busyness does not need to be a convenient excuse to soften the blow of your absence when you tell your kids that you cannot be there for them. Don't be that kind of parent. Hang on with your presence just in case you missed it. Because you can’t be everywhere all the time. Trying to be a superhero with endless energy leads straight to burnout—and that’s no life, no legacy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Instead, be strategic about your presence. Because when...
info_outline
4048 Pick Up Where You Left Off
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Lately, have you been able to get everything you wanted done? Most of us start out with solid plans, clear goals, and a to-do list that feels doable. Then life happens—the phone rings, emails flood in, emergencies pop up—and suddenly you’re forced to pivot mid-stream. What you wanted to finish today now sits on the back burner, perhaps forgotten or frustratingly out of reach. But have no fear, pick up where you left off. Because you know all too well that it’s crushing to feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else while your own priorities slip away. Maybe you promised...
info_outline
4047 Guard Your Bandwidth
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Have you ever stopped to consider how far your energy and impact actually stretch throughout your life? Most of us live fragmented days—snatching moments here and there, giving bits of ourselves without a clear sense of the whole. Yet, the result is that we end up drained, stretched too thin, and ineffective where it matters most. Guard your bandwidth. If you’re not intentional about guarding your bandwidth, you’ll find yourself giving away more than you actually have to offer. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . To make a real...
info_outlineOftentimes, life is a highway; a vast road with countless exits, destinations, and detours. Each day, you choose your direction, determining who you meet, what you do, and where you end up. When you’re cruising down your chosen path, life’s open road feeling fuels your momentum. But what happens when you realize you’re driving on the wrong side of the road?
The highway you’re on isn’t aligning with the purpose you believe was laid out for you.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com
Many people have faced that exact crisis: recognizing that the route they’re traveling wasn’t their true calling. They expected a straightforward journey but encountered unexpected twists—job loss, broken relationships, health crises, or deep dissatisfaction. These moments test our resilience and demand course correction.
Take, for example, the story of J.K. Rowling, who faced poverty and rejection before finding her true path as the author of the Harry Potter series. She didn’t start her career intending to be a best-selling author, but after hitting the “wrong side” of the road in her life, she adjusted her route. Instead of giving up, she navigated toward a new path that brought fulfillment and success.
Research backs this up: a 2019 study published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior found that career setbacks often motivate people to discover more authentic and satisfying professional paths, leading to greater happiness and productivity.
Now, of course, this is not just about what you are doing in your career. You might say you don't have a career, you have a calling. However, look at it from the perspective of what God divinely designed for you.
You get to decide what you do every day and how you do it. Personal or professional, you get to choose.
So instead of being miserable and caught up in what everyone else is telling you to do, take a pit stop.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Take a pit stop!
What if you were to really think about what you are actively doing every day, what side of the road you're on, so to speak? What if you consider what's working and what's not? Maybe you need to watch the speed limit signs, too.
Just doing the same thing over and over again is not going to make things better. Yes, you know what to expect. But that does not mean you should keep doing it.
If there is a pothole in the middle of the road where you drive every day, do you think you should run over it just because it's there? NO! You can change lanes or swerve to avoid it.
This whole idea of living your life with a miserable badge of honor makes no sense. Now, that also doesn't give you free rein to be reckless. Connect your head and your heart and see what you can do to move from the wrong side of the road where God is leading.
So how do you move from the wrong side of life’s road onto the one that aligns with the life that God—or your deepest sense of calling—created for you? Here are three no-nonsense steps:
-
Stop and Reassess Your Direction
You can't fix your journey while barreling forward blindly. Pause, get honest about where you are versus where you want to be. Ask yourself: What am I doing that feels off? What’s the cost of staying on this route? Clarity comes from reflection, journaling, or talking with trusted mentors who won’t sugarcoat your situation. -
Redirect with Intentional Action
Once you see the wrong road, make deliberate moves to shift lanes. This could mean learning new skills, saying no to toxic relationships, or setting healthier boundaries. Don’t wait for perfect conditions—momentum builds the minute you take clear steps away from what does not serve you. -
Build a Support System and Keep Course-Correcting
Few people reach their intended highway solo. So surround yourself with people who encourage your growth and align with your vision. Remember, hitting roadblocks doesn’t mean failure; it signals the need for adjustment. Stay flexible, keep your bigger destination in mind, and course-correct as life unfolds.
In essence, life as a highway isn’t about avoiding every bump or wrong turn; it’s about steering yourself back, over and over, to the road that fits your true purpose. When you do, you stop drifting in frustration and start driving with confidence—knowing the road ahead was meant for you all along.
"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.