RESOURCES from 4word
Boundaries Allow ‘No’ To Be a Whole Sentence
Christy Wright encourages us to view "no" as a complete sentence when giving an answer for something that contradicts our boundaries. Read More
Here’s a Big Clue That You Need a Boundary In Your Life
Christy Wright shares her #1 clue that she might need a boundary in her life, and why women might be more hesitant to enforce a boundary. Read More
Battle Burnout with Boundaries
Mindy Caliguire lists the physical and spiritual symptoms a lack of caring for your soul can cause and how boundaries help you stop burnout. Read More
The Difference Between Self-Care and Soul Care (And Which Is Better)
Mindy Caliguire, co-founder and president of Soul Care, begins this month's conversation on "healthy boundaries" by discussing one of the biggest indicators that boundaries are needed in your life: experiencing burnout. Read More
How to Introduce Empathy Into Your Workplace
Jennifer Howell shares how leaders can introduce empathy in their workplaces, and explains how to keep your empathy from being perceived as a weakness by those around you. Read More
You Can’t Have Self-Awareness Without Empathy for Yourself
Jennifer Howell, CEO of Spark EQ and leadership consultant, continues this month's conversation on self-awareness and empathy's impact. Read More
Why Self-Awareness is the Foundation of Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Merary Simeon shares why vulnerability is a must for anyone wanting to feel the full benefit of self-awareness. Read More
Self-Awareness is a Continuous Journey—Not a Destination
Dr. Merary Simeon lays down the foundational understanding that self-awareness is a continuous journey, never a final destination. Read More
Burnout and Anxiety Can Be a Blessing For High-Achievers
Dr. Shannan Crawford explains how burnout and anxiety can be harnessed positively to be a tool for change for high-achievers. Read More
We’ve Set Ourselves Up for More Anxiety—But There’s a Way to Reverse That
Dr. Shannan Crawford, founder/CEO of Crawford Clinics, discusses how the current generations have set themselves up to deal with higher levels of anxiety than past generations. Read More
Why You Should Be Friends With Your Imposter Syndrome
Alli Worthington, founder of The Coach School and author of Fierce Faith, explains why imposter syndrome should be viewed as friend, not foe. Read More
Advancing Your Career While Battling Anxiety and Fear
Alli Worthington, founder of The Coach School and author of Fierce Faith, shares how anxiety has touched her life. Read More
Organizational Culture Should Focus On Its Biggest Resource: Their People
Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes discuss the power of continued learning as a professional and why companies need to build their organizational culture with one thing in mind: their people. Read More
Healthy Organizational Culture Involves a Lot of Listening
Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes discuss why healthy organizational culture means resisting conformity and utilizing active listening. Read More
How to Build Teams That Collaborate Instead of Compete
Stephanie Chung shares examples of different company cultures, and gives examples of how she built teams that collaborate instead of compete. Read More
Healthy Organizational Culture Requires A Sense of Belonging
Stephanie Chung shares her valuable insights into what determines a healthy organizational culture in today's ever-changing workforce. Read More
Freedom: Still Searching?
Continue to consider your freedom - in Christ, in your life, and in your career - and read some of our past articles and interviews focused on embracing your freedom and following the path God wants for your life. We hope these words touch your life and impact… Read More
Freedom: Be Intentional
In July, we've focused on freedom: determining how "free" you are, seeing how each of us is made for freedom, and why we should take the time to be thankful for our freedom. Freedom is an incredibly broad concept. It means something different to everyone, which is a… Read More
Freedom: Have You Thanked Him For It?
I spent a recent Sunday evening cleaning out our pantry and kitchen. Afterward, I took a deep breath and enjoyed feeling free of mess and clutter in my home. Isn’t it amazing how clearing the clutter from our physical space can lead to mental, emotional and spiritual… Read More
Freedom: You Were Made For It
Long-time supporter of 4word, Elizabeth Knox, recently launched a company whose focus is helping professionals find freedom in their careers. She shares with us her personal definition of freedom and how she battles feeling “unfree” every day. ------ 4word: What is your personal definition of freedom? Elizabeth: As… Read More