Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

What is it about the weekend looming? The week has worn you down just enough to feel heavy in your bones. The kind of tired that seeps past the surface, whispering, "Just rest. Skip the weekend plans. Stay in bed." Life's been coming and going all week, and here you are—still expected to show up. I want to talk about that tiredness. Not to shame it or fix it with a magic pill, but to find honor in it. Because showing up—right where you are, even when you're tired—is an act of courage wrapped in quiet grace. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Being present doesn't mean you have to be perfect. It just means choosing to actually be here—fully—even when every part of you wants to be somewhere else. That's the truth we need right now. Life won't pause for your exhaustion. It keeps pulling and pushing, but when you lean into presence, showing up for yourself and those around you, you win your day. The Bible reminds us, "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). "Rest isn't just sleep; it's a soulful pause within the chaos. And being present in that pause—that's where life breathes again." ~ Kristianne Wargo The K.I.S.S. ~ Show up! One thing I've learned is that presence is the safest place to land when life won't slow down. You don't have to fix everything. You don't have to have all the answers or boundless energy. Just be here. Right here. That's enough. So this weekend, as your body cries out for relief and your mind races with the next to-do, remember this: your greatest strength may be found in the simple act of showing up—to your own life, your own rest, your own sacred moments. "In the middle of relentless days, presence is the kindest gift you give yourself. It's the start of your comeback." ~ Kristianne Wargo Don't minimize your tired. Respect it. Sit with it. And then, show up anyway. Because the truest win is being fully present, no matter how worn you feel. As you go into your weekend, light your fire—whether it's in your heart or on the hearth—and stay a little longer in yourself. Presence over perfection. Courage over exhaustion. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

Why is it that this time of year, the calendar fills up and your energy disappears? December comes in like a whirlwind, dishes pile up, and suddenly you're wondering when you signed up to be the world's busiest elf. Seriously?!? If you're like most people, your own wellness gets pushed way down on the list just because there's too much to do. However, ignoring yourself this time of year is the fastest route to burning out before the big day even arrives. But there's the holiday secret nobody tells you. Yet, if you're anything like most people, you keep pushing harder, giving more, and telling yourself it's worth it — even as you ignore the warning signs from your mind, body, and spirit. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com But here's the brutal truth nobody wants to admit: If you don't care for yourself first, there won't be anything left to give. This isn't just feel-good fluff. It's a critical holiday survival strategy. Think of it like this: you cannot refill anyone else's cup if yours is bone dry. "Rest isn't a luxury or a reward—it's a divine directive." ~ Kristianne Wargo The biblical invitation in Matthew 11:28 lays it bare: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Beyond faith or philosophy, this is science. Chronic stress, burnout, and exhaustion wreck your immune system, crush your joy, and hijack your ability to connect with the people you love. The holiday season isn't just about getting through December—it's about laying the foundation for your whole year ahead. What you need to do is start now, and not wait until the new year. Resolutions come and go. But you have one mind, body, and spirit. Reclaim your power this holiday season! The K.I.S.S. ~ Reclaim your power! This is all about what you have control over. You can't control the inventory for the gifts you want to buy. You can't control the attitudes of those around you. You can't control traffic. You can't control the weather. BUT you can control yourself and choose to reclaim your power this holiday season to make it enjoyable from a healthy point of view. Here are the three most essential ways: 1. Prioritize Rest Like Your Life Depends On It Put rest on your calendar with the same urgency as your meetings. Sleep, pause, and deep breathing aren't optional—they're your survival tools. Even a 10-minute mindful break can reset a stressed-out mind and body. Say no to non-essential plans that drain you and yes to moments that restore you. 2. Nourish Your Body with Purpose, Not Guilt Forget crash diets or "detoxes" after the fact. Fuel yourself with whole foods that energize. Skip empty calories disguised as "holiday treats" and give your body real nutrients instead. Hydrate like it's your job and notice how much more vibrant you feel. Your body should serve your goals, not sabotage them. 3. Create Space for Joy and Connection, Not Obligation You don't have to do all the things or please everyone. Cut out the noise and focus on moments that bring real joy—whether that's a quiet cup of tea, a walk outside, or meaningful time with loved ones. Curate your holiday experience with intention—because joy is the best kind of self-care; what's the real reason for the season? "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." ~ Kristianne Wargo This season, let those steps be gentle but determined. Your mind, body, and spirit deserve a radically different December—one decorated from the inside out. No more chasing calories or commitments that don't serve you. It's time to build a foundation of wellness that fuels your greatness beyond the holidays and into every day that follows. This year, make your holiday survival your secret weapon. You aren't just surviving December—you're mastering how to show up fully, fiercely, and joyfully for everything and everyone that matters. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #WellnessWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

The holiday season is notorious for turning you into a checklist machine. You wake up with a mental rundown of what must be done: complete Cyber purchases, groceries, school events, meal prep, work deadlines, holiday gatherings, gift wrapping, and on and on. By the time Tuesday is here, that list is already gnawing at your energy and your spirit. You're already wiped out just thinking about the week ahead. Sound too familiar? Well, here's your escape: Your to-do list does not anchor your life—your heart is the anchor. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to "Be still, and know that I am God." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Stillness isn't about ignoring responsibilities. It's about pausing in the chaos to reconnect with what truly grounds you. It's not the frantic crossing off of tasks that fuels you—it's the quiet connection to yourself and those you love. When did you take a moment over these past few days to take in the beauty that surrounded you? Max Lucado once wrote, "You were made to be loved. You were made to love." When you lose touch with your heart, you lose touch with the very purpose that carries you through the overwhelm. Your presence—the real you, not the spinning to-do list version—is what matters. The K.I.S.S. ~ Your heart is the anchor! Zig Ziglar nailed it when he said, "Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude." When the weight of the holiday hustle presses down, your mindset is the rudder. Choose to see your heart as the anchor. Choose presence. This week, before you dive into the endless lists, take a moment. Pause. Breathe. Feel your feet on the ground, your hands holding someone you love, your heart beating strong beneath it all. Your to-do list will still be there tomorrow. But your heart? That's what will keep you steady, strong, and fully alive to whatever comes next. No more burying yourself in excuses or drowning in overwhelm. Your heart is your power. Anchor there first—and find the peace in your presence for today. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

December evenings can feel like a pressure cooker. You scroll through Instagram and see everyone's lives perfectly arranged: big wins, festive decor, smiling faces. Meanwhile, you're staring down unfinished projects, mounting fatigue, and that nagging voice telling you you're behind, failing, or simply out of place. Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward, while you're stuck living life out of order? Here's the hard truth: comparison is a silent peace thief. When you measure your messy, nonlinear reality against others' carefully curated timelines and highlight reels, you ignite stress, judgment, and paralysis. You start thinking: "I should be further by now," or "I'm failing because my progress isn't as clean or fast." But life rarely, if ever, unfolds in neat rows like we want it to. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Remember this: "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." Lou Holtz's words cut deep here. Your life's load—your struggles, your wins, your pace—is unique. Trying to bear it under the weight of others' expectations or schedules doesn't just crush your confidence; it steals your peace. The order of your journey is yours alone—and that's exactly how it should be. There's deep wisdom in Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This isn't a call to competition or perfection. It's an invitation to rest, to accept your season, and to stop proving your worth based on external timelines. So how do you live life out of order and still move forward? The K.I.S.S. ~ Live O.U.T. of order! Let's get strategic about this. Living life "out of order" isn't a setback—it's a different rhythm. Here's a bold O.U.T. framework to own your pace and reclaim your peace: O — Own Your Story Stop comparing. Your path, with all its twists, messiness, and detours, is yours. Write down what you've overcome and what only you can bring to the table. Ownership of your unique journey silences the voice of judgment and fuels confidence. U — Unplug from the Noise Disconnect from feeds and vibes that trigger comparison or self-doubt. Create a daily ritual to check in with yourself—journal, meditate, or simply breathe. This clears mental clutter so your decisions come from clarity, not chaos. T — Trust Your Timing (and God's) Ignore the pressure to "catch up." Remind yourself that forward momentum doesn't require a straight line. Set small, non-negotiable goals that honor where you are now—and celebrate each one like a win. December's chaos isn't your enemy. Living life out of order isn't waiting for your turn—it's owning the one you're already in. And it means you refuse to be defined by anyone else's calendar or highlight reel. Shift your mindset from judgment to acceptance—and watch your peace grow. Your story matters—on your schedule. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

When the future feels shaky and the world seems out of control, hope is often what's missing. But here's where you check your pulse: hope is not wishful thinking or vague optimism. Real hope is a confident expectation anchored in the faithfulness of God. Jeremiah 29:11 cuts through the noise: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com This verse isn't a hollow promise—it's a wild, brave declaration from a God who never backs down on His word. Even when everything feels grim, God's plan includes hope. That's why hope is the very first step in the Advent countdown. Take Abraham's story. God told him to leave everything familiar and step into a future he couldn't see (Genesis 12:1-7). The promise? Countless descendants, a nation, a land. The reality? Decades of waiting. No instant magic—just hope that held him firm against all odds. If you wait for perfect conditions before believing in a better future, you'll never start moving. Hope isn't the absence of fear or doubt. It's the refusal to let fear have the final say. The K.I.S.S. ~ Hope - the faithfulness of God! Hope shifts your mindset from "What if I fail?" to "God's got a plan bigger than my fear." It's a weapon that cuts through paralysis, despair, and the noise telling you to give up. Hope propels action, fuels courage, and brightens the darkest waiting rooms of life. In this season—where chaos, stress, and distractions scream the loudest—don't settle for a Christmas that's just checklists and cheer. Choose hope. Choose to grab hold of the promise that God's plans for you are good, steady, unbreakable. Hold tight through the noise and the storms, because every step forward is a step closer to God's future for you. Here's a poem just of you to hold close, Carrying Hope Beyond the Season: Hope is not the empty wish, Nor quiet dreams that fade and miss, It's fire kept alive inside, A rock when raging storms collide. When fear is loud, and doubts descend, Hope is the voice that does not bend; It moves through night with steady pace, And lights the way with endless grace. So hold this hope, don't let it go, Through every high, through every low; God's promise stands, a steadfast shore, Hope opens every locked door. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) Available now to rent or buy on Amazon, Apple, or Fandango. 🔔 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.

Marriage is no fairy tale without effort. It demands work, dedication, and a clear purpose to turn the ordinary into an extraordinary journey. When that effort wanes, couples find themselves facing the big 'D'—divorce. No one wants that outcome. Yet, many walk down the aisle with hope for forever, only to get distracted by the temptation of greener grass elsewhere. But the problem is that they're digging for gold in the wrong places. Picture this: It's Black Friday, and everyone's scouring the stores, hunting for the best deals, the quickest wins, the most immediate gratification. People elbow past one another looking for the flashiest bargain, only to realize that the shiny price tag wasn't worth it. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com This frantic search mirrors what happens too often in marriage. When you dig for gold, hoping to find what suits your wants, you're likely unearthing unmet desires—not the true needs of your spouse. Here's the hard reality: When you focus your energy on what benefits you the most, the marriage suffers. That kind of selfishness eclipses the bigger picture—the life you're building together. You might be tending to your own needs, but if your care doesn't shift to serve your spouse in their unique ways, you're missing the point of digging for gold at all. So how do you dig for the right gold—the kind that deposits value into your marriage account and lays a strong foundation for growth? The K.I.S.S. ~ Dig for the right gold! Here are three game-changing shifts to make: 1. Chase Needs, Not Wants Your spouse's true needs are the veins of gold worth mining. This might be emotional support, respect, time, or physical affection. Wants are fleeting and surface-level—they shine for a moment but don't last. When you prioritize their deeply rooted needs, you build trust and connection. Ask yourself: What do they need to feel valued, secure, and loved? 2. Focus on Giving, Not Taking Black Friday shoppers hoard deals for themselves. Marriage demands the opposite mindset. Serve your partner with intentionality, not through the lens of what you get back. This could be small daily acts—listening without interrupting, sharing the workload, or celebrating their wins. These deposits accumulate into a treasure chest of goodwill. 3. Align Your Goals for the Bigger Picture You're not two separate entities anymore. Your marriage is a shared venture, and its success depends on unified goals. Set your sights on the long-term vision: building a life that reflects both your dreams, values, and commitments. Digging together in the same direction strengthens your foundation and protects against distractions. When you commit to digging for gold with the right intention, it transforms everything. Instead of frantic digging for surface-level satisfaction, you develop a rhythm of deliberate, heartfelt effort that uncovers the true riches of marriage: connection, trust, and unwavering partnership. So when the urge strikes to envy the grass on the other side or chase what's easiest, remember the Black Friday crowd—it's chaotic, selfish, and fleeting. Instead, dig deep, dig with purpose, and strike gold where it matters most—in your marriage. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

Raising kids with kind hearts filled with gratitude feels like an uphill battle these days. It's no secret that screens dominate their attention—heads buried in phones and tablets, tuning out the world around them. But it doesn't have to be this way. If we let kids do what they want with technology, many will struggle to grasp what it really means to be kind, respectful, and thankful. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com And here's the tougher truth: parents aren't always present either, caught up in their own whirlwind. If both sides are disconnected, how do we break the cycle? How do parents show up fully as role models, living kindness and gratitude instead of just preaching it? The K.I.S.S. ~ Model what you want to pass on! Here are three actions every parent can make to be truly present and set a powerful example. 1. Ditch Distractions – Commit to Screen-Free Moments If kids see you glued to your phone or laptop, scrolling mindlessly, it sends the message that real connection is optional. The first step is radical honesty: identify the pockets of time where you can switch off technology—no notifications, no sneaky checks. Dinner time, bedtime stories, or even a 15-minute walk are golden opportunities. These moments show your child that they have your full attention. Presence breeds connection, and connection is the foundation of teaching kindness and gratitude. 2. Practice Open, Intentional Conversations Being present means more than physically being in the room. It means engaging with your child on a real level. Ask questions that require more than "yes" or "no." Listen actively, reflect their feelings, and share your own honestly. Show them it's okay to express gratitude, not just as a polite word but as a genuine feeling. When you talk about your day's frustrations or joys, model empathy and thankfulness. Kids learn how to communicate kindness by seeing it modeled, not just hearing it preached. 3. Choose Actions Over Words Every Day Kindness and gratitude aren't abstract concepts—they live in daily actions. You can role model these by doing small but intentional acts like saying "thank you" often, helping a neighbor, or admitting when you're wrong. Invite your children to participate in these gestures. Whether it's volunteering together or writing thank-you notes, these practical experiences stick with kids beyond any lecture. When parents prioritize kindness as a lifestyle, children catch on fast. Parenting is a full-time, no-BS job. It's tempting to justify distractions with the pressures of multiple work demands, but none of that counts if your kids don't feel you. Your time is the most powerful currency you offer. Prioritize your children with purpose, raising more than just good kids—to raise people capable of changing the world around them with kindness and a grateful heart. You alone decide what living legacy you leave with your presence. So get off autopilot. Show up. Speak up. Love intentionally. Your kids—and the world—need it more than ever. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciate—the family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, let's flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself? Think about your year—not just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Where has your heart been whole? What parts of yourself have you poured out in courage, patience, and persistence? You've shown up, even when the weight of uncertainty settled heavily. You faced challenges that stretched your limits and kept moving forward anyway. You've carried others through tough days. You've made choices—sometimes hard ones—that demanded your integrity and strength. That deserves recognition. This letter isn't about empty praise. It's about honoring the real work you've done: holding space for your own growth, standing in your values, and creating pockets of joy and generosity in your world. You have a spark, a well of kindness, and a resilience that's uniquely yours. The K.I.S.S. ~ The letter of thanksgiving! Celebrate the progress you made on days when progress felt invisible. Toast the moments when you chose kindness over resentment, action over fear, and love over doubt. These ripple out in ways you don't always see and plant seeds that will flourish quietly in the future. So here's to you—the human being who gave their best, who showed grace, who learned and adapted, who kept the faith when things got foggy. Your contributions matter. Your light is real. Your life is a gift not only to others but to yourself. When you write that letter, be bold. Recognize the goodness you created. Give yourself permission to feel proud and worthy of your own thanks. Because the most powerful gratitude starts with honoring the person you've been—and the person you are becoming. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denials into acceptance chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie Gratitude isn't just about saying "thank you." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com There's a subtle but powerful difference between being thankful and being grateful. Thankfulness happens in the mind — it's the polite acknowledgment of something received. Think about the server who brings your meal: you thank them because they did their job, and now your hunger is relieved. Gratitude, by contrast, goes deeper. It's a feeling that arises from the heart, a profound recognition and appreciation that shifts your entire state of being. When you're grateful, it changes how you think, feel, and even how your body responds. Your mindset turns more positive, your emotions settle into calm and contentment, and your body relaxes into peace — the kind that heals and restores. This isn't something that happens by accident. Gratitude is a muscle you have to train. It's easy to talk about, but much harder to live out consistently. That's why it requires intention and practice. The K.I.S.S. ~ ! Here are three practical ways to cultivate more gratitude in your daily life: Start a Gratitude Journal: Each day, write down three specific things that you appreciate. They don't have to be big—sometimes small moments hold the most meaning when you truly notice them. Express Appreciation to Others: Take the time to tell someone what you're grateful for about them. Verbalizing gratitude deepens connections and reinforces positive emotions for both you and the other person. Make Gratitude Your Daily Ritual: Whether it's first thing in the morning or before you go to sleep, set aside a dedicated moment to reflect on what's good in your life. This practice helps train your mind to seek out positivity even when times are tough. Imagine your gratitude like a muscle in your heart and soul. The more you work it out, the stronger it gets. Having a tough day? Challenge yourself to list three things you're grateful for. Feeling grumpy in the morning? Reach out and tell someone what you appreciate about them. Before bed, make gratitude your final act—write down moments from your day you truly value. Over time, this practice rewires your brain and rebalances your emotions until gratitude becomes your default mode, your natural way of experiencing life. This shift isn't just a feel-good habit. Regularly practicing gratitude rewires your brain for optimism, reduces stress, and improves overall wellness. It grounds you in the present, turning what you have into enough—and more. So don't just say "thanks." Cultivate gratitude. It's not just kind, it's transformative. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #WellnessWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.

The holidays can stir our hearts, drawing us closer to our thoughts. Don't let the busyness cloud what matters. Leave nothing behind. You are created for greatness! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com This holiday season, don't let what you think you know be disguised as what matters. Give yourself that space and time. The K.I.S.S. ~ Leave nothing behind! Be brave. Be bold. Be courageous and make a decision to forgive, to love, to share a hug. Life is too precious. So leave nothing behind. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 💍 The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: (https://karenkingsbury.com) 🔔 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.