4070 What You Tolerate Thrives
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Parenthood is relentless. Between work, errands, and the endless to-do list, it often feels easier to let certain behaviors slide. You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed. You tell yourself, “I’ll deal with this later,” or “It’s not worth the fight right now.” But here’s the truth no one speaks about: what you tolerate thrives. If you let a frustrating behavior go unchecked today, it won’t disappear—it will grow. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Giving in to convenience is setting both your child and yourself up for bigger...
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4069 Chase What Gives You Energy
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Life isn’t supposed to be a maze filled with endless dead ends and detours manufactured by our own doubts. Yet somehow, we complicate it—drowning ourselves in what drains us, throwing our dreams out with the bathwater. Why? To prove a point? To someone else? Or worse, to ourselves? That’s nonsense. It’s time to stop selling yourself short. Chase what gives you energy. You are made for more! So don't settle for less. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Every morning you rise is an opportunity: to live intentionally, pursuing a life that...
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4068 Hand Over the Hard Things
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How many of your days slip by, weighed down by the burden of trying to do it all alone? You try to do more, be more, fix more. You push your own limits until your energy is spent carrying everyone else’s load. But life isn’t meant for you to be the hero in every story, every single day. The endless expectations, the silent assumptions, and the mounting to-do lists can bury you faster than you can breathe. So why not hand over the hard things? THOUGHTS: What if, instead of tightening your grip, you made a deliberate choice to hand over the hard things? Desire to be supported and encouraged...
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4067 Choose Response Over Reaction
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Caught in the middle of stress, most of us default to managing what’s wrong—what’s lacking. Deadlines pile up, relationships strain, plans wobble, and suddenly, something breaks. Instinctively, we react. We snap, we judge, we retreat, or we lash out. Reacting feels fast, even necessary; it’s the path of least resistance when pressure mounts. But the better path is to choose response over reaction. Because reacting won’t get you where you want to go. Reacting keeps you stuck in the same loop, spinning your wheels on what’s failing, what’s missing, what’s falling short. It’s a...
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4066 The Power of Enough
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The world has a relentless way of convincing us there’s never enough—never enough success, status, money, or recognition. The narrative is clear: climb to the top at all costs, outpace everyone else, even if it means sacrificing who you are. Cut corners. Hustle harder. Get there faster. The power of enough doesn't come from your achievements, goals, and to-do lists. But here’s the truth nobody likes to ask: When you finally get there, will it really be enough? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . What if the real power isn’t in what you...
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4065 Big Faith, Big Heart!
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Faith isn’t a fuzzy feeling or wishful thinking. Faith is a bold conviction rooted deep in what we hope for, anchored firmly in what we cannot yet see. But how can big faith, big heart exist without big hope? Without hope, faith crumbles into empty optimism at best or cynical skepticism at worst. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Life has a way of clouding the truth. Trials, doubts, and the noise of this world often drown out the quiet voice of God’s promises. If you claim the Bible is the truth, then the real question is this: how...
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4064 What If The Problem Isn't Your Spouse?
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When tensions escalate, and all you feel is defensive, it's easy to point fingers rather than look in the mirror. Marriage takes intentional decisions with love at the root of all actions. But what if the problem isn't your spouse? Maybe what’s missing or what’s blocking your marriage from thriving is something inside of you. Marriage isn’t a passive ride. It’s an ongoing, intentional commitment that demands honest work, with love as the foundation for every decision and action. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . And that means owning...
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4063 Opening Doors for What Comes Next
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Raising incredible children means more than just meeting today’s needs—it’s about paving a path and opening doors for what comes next. When you consistently blend unconditional love sprinkled with discipline and resilience, you’re not just shaping behavior; you’re cultivating purpose. Think about it: You’re opening doors for your child to step confidently into every season of life ahead. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Imagine your child living fully as the person God created them to be. This vision doesn’t just happen. It...
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4062 Impossible No More
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Rarely does life follow the script we write in our heads. Plans derail, obstacles pop up, and sometimes it feels like someone or something is playing a twisted joke just to test how much you can take. But here’s the thing: you’re letting the challenges tell a story that isn’t true. Impossible is just a word, not a fact. Impossible no more. Most days, things won’t go the way you planned—and that’s exactly where the opportunity lives. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . You want to talk blessings? They don’t come wrapped in neat,...
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4061 Train Like You Mean It
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Take a deep breath. Inhale the new, exhale the old. Don’t let what you think you can’t do get in the way of what you can do to create your now. Train like you mean it. Most people quit before they even start. The voice in your head whispers limits, fears, and doubts. “You’re not strong enough. You don’t have enough time. You won’t see results.” That voice? It’s your biggest obstacle. Stop listening. Start doing. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Training—whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional—is a commitment. It...
info_outlineParenthood is relentless. Between work, errands, and the endless to-do list, it often feels easier to let certain behaviors slide. You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed. You tell yourself, “I’ll deal with this later,” or “It’s not worth the fight right now.” But here’s the truth no one speaks about: what you tolerate thrives.
If you let a frustrating behavior go unchecked today, it won’t disappear—it will grow.
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Giving in to convenience is setting both your child and yourself up for bigger challenges down the road.
As a parent, it’s tempting to lean into the easy, but real leadership requires the hard work—the firm boundaries and the consistent follow-through that shape your child’s future.
QUESTION: How do you currently handle the situations where your child is acting out or not doing something they were asked to do?
And honestly, most of us don't take half a minute to think about what we are doing. We just do it!
But that's where it becomes a bigger problem in how we are raising our children.
Let's assume your child has some behaviors you would like changed. What do you do?
If you want to stop tolerating behaviors that don’t serve your family, you must intentionally address them now.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Intentionally think about how you discipline!
The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your whole parenting style overnight.
Here are three powerful steps to take control without losing your mind:
1. Identify and Name the Behavior You Won’t Tolerate
Clarity is everything. Pinpoint exactly what behavior is problematic. Maybe it’s constant arguing at bedtime, refusing to do chores, or disrespect during mealtime. Say it out loud: “I won’t ignore yelling,” or “Refusing to clean up toys is not okay.” Naming it gives you a non-negotiable to work from, rather than vague frustration.
2. Set Clear, Consistent Boundaries
Once you know what you’re not tolerating, communicate your expectations calmly and clearly. Let your child know the behavior limits and the consequences for crossing them. Consistency is your secret weapon here; wavering only teaches children that boundaries are suggestions, not rules.
3. Follow Through Every Time
This is the hardest but most crucial step. To stop tolerating something means acting on it—whether it’s enforcing a timeout, withholding a privilege, or just standing firm amid protests. If you fail to follow through just once, the behavior will take that as an opening. You prove your boundaries by sticking to them, even when you’re tired, busy, or distracted.
How To Apply This In Everyday Chaos
Parenting doesn’t pause for the messy reality of life—dinner is cooking, dishes pile up, the dog needs a walk, plus the clock is ticking. How do you hold your ground without losing your sanity? It’s about weaving these steps into daily routines:
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During dinner, don’t let mealtime chaos slide. If your child refuses to help clear the table or throws a fit about eating veggies, remind them of the expectation: everyone pitches in or dinner ends sooner than they want. Follow through immediately and calmly.
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When the dog is barking constantly or is ignored, if your child reacts by yelling or withdrawing, set a boundary around respectful behavior toward pets and others in the home. Consistency here teaches empathy and respect, even amid distractions.
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While doing chores, make teamwork non-negotiable. Say, “I’m handling dishes if you handle the trash.” When the task falls on you because of a child’s refusal, calmly remind them of their responsibility next time before it escalates.
In the end, parenting is about choosing the harder, but higher-value path. If you tolerate behavior because of your low energy or limited time, you’re enabling that behavior to grow—and setting up more work tomorrow. What you tolerate thrives.
So stop letting tiredness dictate your boundaries. Put your foot down. Follow through. Reinforce what matters—even in the middle of the dinner, dishes, and dogs.
You have what it takes to lead your family, even on the hard days. Choose what matters. Because what you tolerate isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Make sure it’s the right thing that thrives.
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