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Today’s Dividing Walls of Hostility
Ageism. Racism. Sexism. These issues and many others have gone from hypothetical terms to everyday life for many of us, women and men. What can be done? Read More
How Christians Should View Self-Care
Is self-care Biblical? Are we right to feel guilty about taking time for ourselves? We wrap up July's self-care talk with how Christians should view it. Read More
What Self-Care Looks Like to a 4word Woman
We asked the 4word team to share what self-care looks like in their lives and shared their answers with you. We hope this sparks some ideas! Read More
Why We Must Rest to Work
Christy Baca guest writes on the 4word blog about how she has learned that in order to be the most effective worker, she has to make room for rest. Read More
Self-Care When Life is Messy
Jane McGrath learned the vital importance of embracing self-care in the midst of a "messy life" after unexpectedly becoming a caregiver to her husband. Read More
When Self-Care Guilt Strikes
Do you battle guilt when you prioritize your needs over others'? Does everyone around you seem happier than you? If you answered "yes," read this. Read More
It’s Time To Say “Enough.”
Does the thought of simplifying your life make your head spin more than tackling your to-do list? It's time to say "Enough." Read More
3 Steps to Simplify Your Life
4word founder Diane Paddison shares three steps she used to help simplify her life and keep her days intentionally focused on what matters most to her. Read More
How Being an Intern Can Help You Live Intentionally
Living intentionally starts with a solid foundation on which your professional and personal life can bloom. Read how internship can help secure your roots. Read More
What Summer Can Teach Us About Simplified Living
Remember how awesome summer was as a kid? Not a care in the world, living life with one goal: to make the most of it. What happened to that feeling? Read More
Finding God’s Peace in Your Feelings
Feelings are something we all deal with, and we often run from them instead of using them to help us find the peace we are so desperate for. Until now. Read More
When Anxiety Becomes an Identity, Not Just a Feeling
We invited this month's podcast guest, Dr. Deb Gorton, back to talk with us about anxiety and how to keep it from becoming part of your identity. Read More
Struggling Is Not a Sign of Spiritual Neglect
Have you ever felt “off” and not known why? Do you tend to go out of your way to make others feel better so that you feel a little better, even if it’s a temporary relief? Dr. Shannan Crawford, licensed psychologist and 4word woman, walks through what could… Read More
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
"Emotional pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain, there is growth in your pain, but only if it’s first brought out into the open.”Steven Aitchison If you ever broken a bone or come down with a… Read More
How Boundaries Are Self-Care
“Setting boundaries is a way of caring for myself. It doesn't make me mean, selfish, or uncaring because I don't do things your way. I care about me too.” - Christine Morgan We hope that as you arrive at the end of this month and… Read More
Boundaries Should Protect, Not Hinder
Do you remember, when you were a child, wishing or saying that you couldn’t wait to grow up so you could do whatever you wanted? Children usually utter that statement when a rule is being enforced or they are being subjected to a food or… Read More
The Most Important Boundary You’ll Ever Set
Despite what you may think, you actually love boundaries. Don’t believe us? Natalie Jones, founder and president of Parent Compass, takes us through Scripture to see what God has to say about boundaries and how He has lovingly placed them in our lives. ------… Read More
Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?
"Work-life balance" seems like it should be the unofficial mascot of women in the workplace. Right? It's easily one of the top 3 issues women (and men — let's not leave them out of this!) bring to the table when discussing hurdles holding us back… Read More
Emotions Are a Strength, Not a Weakness
February is all about love, right? Valentine's Day draws all of us to sweet and sentimental emotions like moths to the flame. What better month to talk about healthy emotions?! Healthy emotions in the workplace is one of those topics that people like to… Read More
Do These 4 Things Before Disclosing a Personal Issue at Work
4word: Washington DC leader Kristen Stockton dives into the topic of personal issues and when to bring them to someone's attention at work. This is often a frightening and delicate situation to be in, so we hope that her tips for addressing your situation help… Read More