0:00Episode 3936 live fully alive. Moms, it's time to rediscover, rejuvenate, and renew whom you are in mind, body, and spirit. Welcome to Create Your Now, Your Best Selfie, the show that help you do just that. Here's your host, Certified Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist, Christian Wardo. I kept a day, can you believe it? It's prior to you. Yes, it is. That means it's a great motivation day. I know you know that, but you've got to get excited about something. Maybe you're still trying to come out of the coma of the holidays. We'll take a deep breath. Live fully alive. For those of you who are brand-new to Create Your Now, welcome to this incredible family. I'm so delighted of your presence. If you already even had the opportunity, you want to head on over to CreateYourNow.com, where you can learn more and sign up for the kids' newsletter. They keep it simple strategy, everyday solutions, to live, love, and impact. So what are you up to for the new year? Have you thought about it?

1:00Have you had these lofty goals and dreams come back? Is your stomach kind of turning going, what if could I really do this? Maybe 2026 is the year, or maybe you're thinking it's a start, and then maybe you'll finish it in the years to come. Whatever it is, I want you to know that nothing is impossible. Because you see oftentimes we push ourselves at breakneck speed, like, we're going racing to the check boxes, right? We're like trying to check off all of our to-do lists, chasing the next big win, believing that if we just move faster, work harder, and try more success, we'll finally land in our lap. Easier said than done. But we try to move it lightning speed, only to get where. I believe it was John Dave Péola. I don't know if I'm pronouncing his name right, but he gets credit for this. I don't know if he actually said it, but I'm doing my best. Slow down, and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. Kind of stops you in your tracks, doesn't it? Slow down, and everything you are chasing

2:00will come around and catch you. Now, of course, I'm looking at it from a faith-based perspective. You can look at it from all different perspectives. But you see, when we live in this world obsessed with hustle, this is not a call for complacency. Don't get comfortable. Instead, let it be an invitation to step off the relentless carousel. It may be beautiful, but get off of it, and rediscover the power of intentional living. Live fully alive. Because too many of us tire ourselves to the chains of past failures. What you didn't get done last year, what you thought you could have done. The could have would have should have, right? Letting every missed shot dictate what we pursue next. The misconception is that success hides only in the unexplored, the unfamiliar, and the untried. But ironically, this chase often leaves us exhausted and disillusioned, burnt out by the pace yet no closer to our goals. It's like, why? But what if? Yeah, here goes our what ifs. What if you gave yourself permission to slow down,

3:04to stop and smell the roses, not to quit, but to slow down? What if instead of grinding harder, you paused long enough to take stock? Imagine the freedom to experiment. Imagine the freedom to win and lose without fear. Without letting setbacks define your journey. Imagine clearing the clutter from your mind and your heart to see what is truly possible right here, right now. Create your now. Live fully alive. You know, the start of the new year hits the perfect moment for this kind of reset. Not by setting rigid rules about what you can't do, but by making space to let go of what hasn't worked and embracing what might. This isn't about less ambition. It's about smarter ambition. It's about trusting yourself. It's about trusting that your goals will meet you when you slow down enough to focus, refine, and prepare. Let me tell you, my friend, God created you for more.

4:08On purpose, for purpose, here and now to create your now. Settling for less is a choice. It's not a destiny. And this paradox to all of this, right, is slowing down might be exactly what you need to accelerate your progress. Slow down to speed up. So today, tomorrow, the next day, Lord willing, take a deep breath. Take multiple ones, clear the noise, and show up for yourself with intention. Everything you're chasing isn't a moving target. It's waiting patiently for you to let yourself and your heart catch up. Go in peace. Be present. Be incredible. Be you. I love you so very much. I cannot wait to see you on the other side. Blessing tags and lots and lots of love. We'll talk to you real soon. Hey, enjoy the bowl games that are coming up. Come on, the NFL playoffs.

5:08Yeah, you got it. We'll talk to you soon. Love you. Bye-bye. Feeling inspired and ready to train for life and love your journey? Visit createyournow.com for more incredible resources to help you along the way. We'll see you next time on Create Your Now, Your Best Selfie. And remember, always be sure you consult your physician before beginning any health and fitness plan.