{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4040 When All You Want Is Peace","description":"As you chase the winds and all the things, life can put a spell on your heart, leaving you searching for what's missing in your life. However, that is where the stress builds, cortisol levels rise, and chaos blossoms. How can you create your escape when all you want is peace? When you\u2019re in survival mode, every thought, every action, every choice feels like it\u2019s wrapped in the urgency of "just get through." And thriving feels like a foreign concept, far off in another life. The chaos isn\u2019t just external; it\u2019s infiltrated your mind, your body, your very sense of self. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com But peace isn\u2019t about escaping life\u2019s mess. It\u2019s about carving out intentional space inside the chaos. And that starts with asking the harder questions \u2014 like what you are saying YES to, and whether those commitments bring you closer to the life you want or just keep you spinning in survival mode. Most of us choose what\u2019s easy because it\u2019s familiar, even if the payoff is keeping us stuck. Survival becomes a default loop, choking off progress, suffocating joy, and eroding peace. So, what if you stopped and held yourself accountable? What if you stopped letting autopilot manage your YESes? That shift is uncomfortable and gritty\u2014it\u2019s hard work to change patterns and live differently. But it\u2019s the only way to break free and enter a new realm of living. The K.I.S.S. ~ Break free! However, breaking free might not be what you think it is. Sometimes, we run from what we need to fight for. But it takes intention to decide to see what really will work during this season of your life. So when all you want is peace without sacrificing yourself, here are three actionable moves to make that happen: 1. Get brutally honest about your commitments. Every YES carries weight. Write down what you say YES to regularly, from social invitations to work projects to internal thought loops. Then ask, \u201cDoes this contribute to my peace? Or just keep me running?\u201d Cut ruthlessly where the answer is "running." 2. Build small anchors of calm into your day. You don\u2019t need a full escape plan to find pockets of peace. It can be five minutes of deep breathing, a short walk without your phone, or a single moment of gratitude. These aren\u2019t fluff; these are your lifelines to grounding yourself amid chaos. 3. Reframe survival as a signal to pivot, not settle. Recognize when you\u2019re just surviving and treat that as a red flag, not your permanent state. Survival mode is a warning light flashing \u201cchange needed.\u201d Use that signal to guide small, consistent steps toward a steadier pace\u2014one that leads out of crisis into choice. Finding peace isn\u2019t about giving up or hiding \u2014 it\u2019s about reclaiming control over your YESes, your mind, and your daily habits. It\u2019s messy at first, and that\u2019s okay. Because the reward is a life where peace isn\u2019t a distant dream but a steady, living reality. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #WellspringWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness \ud83d\udd14 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) \ud83d\ude4f  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https:\/\/pray.com) \ud83c\udfa5  Create Your Now on YouTube (https:\/\/youtube.com\/createyournow) \ud83c\udfa7 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. \ud83c\udfb6  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http:\/\/www.iheart.com\/show\/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best\/) \u270d\ufe0f  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 \u00a9 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. ","author_name":"Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo","author_url":"http:\/\/createyournow.com","html":"