RESOURCES from 4word
You Matter — And So Does Your Work
Your community plays a role in how you perceive your personal identity. That may not be an earth-shattering notion, but it is one that we may not take seriously...until it’s too late. Dr. Mollie Bond lays out evidence of how those around you play an instrumental role in… Read More
Why Don’t We Like Ourselves?
Have you ever doubted yourself? If you answer "no," there's a 99.9% chance you're not human. Just saying. When you're a kid, you dream and pretend to be what you imagine to be the definition of the perfect life. Your young mind is unhindered in what you believe… 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
How The Co-Founder of HGTV Handles Workplace Emotions
Women in the workplace have been conditioned to not let their emotions show, for fear of losing credibility among their peers and leaders. This lack of emotional freedom and balance has left workplace environments grossly unbalanced. Susan Packard, co-founder and former COO of HGTV and… Read More
Do Emotions Have a Place at Work?
Have you ever gotten to work, pulled into the parking lot, and just sat in your car for a few moments wondering how you would make it through your work day? Your mind is swirling with worries about your child who isn't doing great in… Read More
Pursing God’s Plan During Your (Temporary) Pain of Change
And just like that, we are through the first month of 2019. We've loved the conversations that have been started around managing transition and change. Each woman we talked with this month has brought a different angle to the conversation, but isn't that life? All of… Read More
“Second Act” Transitions Can Be Fun
When we learned about 4word woman Julie England's incredible transition from VP at Texas Instruments to successful artist, we knew we had to have her share how she tackled this "second act" transition in her life with grace and trust that she was right where God… Read More
When Life’s Changes Are Actually Deliverance
Have you ever been in a really good place in your life and then everything gets turned on its head? It’s hard to stay positive and hopeful in these situations, but that is exactly the response that would make these times easier to bear. Camille K.… Read More
How to Gracefully Navigate Change in 2019
Happy New Year! We can't wait to see what 2019 has in store for 4word and our 4word women. Thanks to feedback from our incredible readers, we are bringing you an (almost) all-new lineup of topics for the next 12 months, ranging from mental health… Read More
The Top 10 4word Blogs of 2018
Every week, we love bringing you stories and blogs about topics and issues facing 4word everywhere. Before we say goodbye to 2018, we wanted to recognize the top 10 blogs you, our audience, loved! We can't exactly play favorites (would you play favorites with your children?!),… Read More
How to Keep the Christmas Joy All Year
Merry Christmas week! We hope you are spending the next few days surrounded by loved ones and celebrating the birth of our Savior. This ultimate gift given to mankind is a beautiful example of unbounded love and exactly the reason we've wanted you to embrace… Read More
Give Back to Yourself
How many of you go online to look through reviews before purchasing a product? You want to make sure you’re investing your money in something that will actually solve your problem or bring you enjoyment! Thanks to the honest feedback of others, you may be able to… Read More
Giving Back is More Than a Check Mark
When you think of the phrase “giving back,” what pops into your mind? Volunteering? Making a donation? Dr. Stephanie L. Derrick, CEO of Cloister and an author and historian, offers a slightly different perspective on the idea of giving back this holiday season (and… Read More
Don’t Survive Christmas — Celebrate It!
How's your tank doing? Full, halfway, or on fumes? It's the end of the year, a time of celebration and holiday cheer. But it's also a time that we feel stressed, rushed, and pressured to live a picture-perfect holiday fantasy. December used to be a… Read More
Gratitude Isn’t Complicated
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Anonymous What an amazing way to think about gratitude! Our prayer this entire month has been that you would arrive at the the end of our conversation with a new definition of gratitude and what it means… Read More