RESOURCES from 4word
Why Today’s Cultural Issues Won’t Die
As August comes to a close, so does our conversation around the "tough topics" hanging over our society today. See why these issues persist and what to do. Read More
Survivor of Sexual Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
Judy Foley, Founder and CEO of The Culture of Trust, shares her personal story of surviving sexual discrimination and harassment and how she's evolved. Read More
The Richness of Differences
Dr. Michelle Deering, clinical psychologist and Mother-Daughter Relationship Consultant, encourages us to see the richness in differences among each other. Read More
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
Here’s The Only Confidence Boost You’ll Ever Need
"Spiritual identity means we are not what we do or what people say about us. And we are not what we have. We are the beloved daughters and sons of God."Henri Nouwen Did you start this month struggling with who you are? Are you still in that position?… Read More
How to Root Your Identity in His Foundation
The feedback we have received about this month's topic of finding your identity and battling impostor syndrome has been so encouraging and sobering. Knowing who you are and being confident in that person is such a universal desire, and yet, we all feel like we are the only… Read More
The Bar That Keeps Rising
As I coach highly successful female executives and CEOs, I continue to be astounded at how often they interpret interactions with others to mean, “I am not good enough.” There is a term for this: imposter syndrome. "Despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments, women who experience the impostor… Read More