Empowerment Through Everyday Victories: #4Wins4Yinz

When life piles up fast—schedules, stress, emotions, unfolded laundry—it's easy to overlook how you're still showing up. That's why we created our #4Wins4Yinz framework, a simple tool to help you see progress when everything feels overwhelming. This episode guides you through four essential dimensions of well-being: spiritual (what gave you peace or purpose?), physical (how did you care for your body?), mental (what helped your mind feel clearer?), and connection (who did you meaningfully interact with?). We share our own weekly wins and demonstrate how acknowledging even one small victory can shift your entire mindset.

As James Clear reminds us, tiny wins are foundational—they literally change your nervous system. When you practice noticing what's working, especially on days when it feels like nothing is, you build resilience one small win at a time. You stop waiting for perfect days and start finding the good that's already present.

Whether you're thriving or just surviving right now, this episode offers a moment to reset, reflect, and remind yourself that you're doing better than you think. Because when you notice even one small shift, your whole perspective can transform with it.

Share your wins with us using #FourWinsForYinz on social media or at thrivingyinzers.com/4wins—your victory might inspire someone else to start noticing theirs too. Leave us a rating or review to help us reach more people who need this message of hope and practical resilience.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Four Wins Framework
• 0:54 Breaking Down the Four Categories
• 1:23 Hosts Share Their Weekly Wins
• 2:12 Your Turn: Finding Your Wins

Transcript

Sherry: 0:00

Hey Yinz! It's Sherry and Jodi.

Jodi: 0:01

Today we're taking another few minutes to reset, reflect and remind you that you're doing better than you think.

Sherry: 0:07

We started this segment #4Wins4Yinz because we know life piles up fast: Schedules, stress, emotions, unfolded laundry and when it does, it's so easy to overlook the fact that you're still showing up.

Jodi: 0:21

Yep, even when you feel like you're just barely holding it together, there are moments, tiny wins, that are helping you heal, grow and keep going.

Sherry: 0:29

And those moments matter. They build momentum. So if today you can only name one win, that's enough.

Jodi: 0:36

Exactly, so we're coming back to our simple framework something that helps you see your own progress, because when you notice even one small shift, your whole mindset shifts with it.

Sherry: 0:46

Spiritual,

Jodi: 0:46

physical,

Sherry: 0:47

mental,

Jodi: 0:48

connection.

Sherry: 0:48

That's your #4Wins4Yinz, because thriving takes all of you.

Jodi: 0:52

So let's break those down again real quick.

Sherry: 0:54

Spiritual. What gave you peace or purpose today? Maybe it was a prayer, a deep breath or a song that hit just right.

Jodi: 1:01

Physical. How did you care about your body, even if it was just drinking some water or standing up and stretching?

Sherry: 1:07

Mental. What helped your mind feel clearer or more focused? It could be journaling. It could be letting go of something that was weighing you down.

Jodi: 1:15

And connection who did you connect with, even briefly? A friend, a stranger, or just showing up with presence for someone you care for?

Sherry: 1:24

Here are mine from this week

Sherry: 1:26

Spiritual. Spending some time in nature.

Sherry: 1:30

Physical. I finally scheduled the PT that I've been putting off.

Sherry: 1:35

Mental. I am sticking to my boundaries.

Sherry: 1:39

Connection. I let someone I care about vent and I just listened and didn't try to fix it.

Jodi: 1:47

And mine.

Jodi: 1:48

Spiritual. I took a few minutes to sit down by myself and pray.

Jodi: 1:52

Physical. I've been taking quick walks around the block when I go into work.

Jodi: 1:56

Mental. Reminding myself that, even though things don't seem like it, I'm still doing a good job.

Jodi: 2:03

Connection. Decided last minute to have some friends over for dinner. Just a quick

Sherry: 2:12

Okay, so now it's your turn. Ask yourself:

Sherry: 2:14

What gave me peace or purpose?

Sherry: 2:16

How did I care for my body?

Sherry: 2:18

What helped my mind?

Sherry: 2:19

Who did I connect with?

Jodi: 2:21

And if you only have an answer for one of those today, that's still a win. That's how resilience is built.

Sherry: 2:26

We want to hear from yinz, too. Head to thrivingyinzers. com/4wins and share your wins with us.

Jodi: 2:32

Or tag us on your Instagram or Facebook with hashtag #4Wins4Yinz. We might share yours on future episodes, because what you notice might inspire someone else to start noticing, too.

Sherry: 2:42

Like James Clear said, tiny wins are foundational. They change your nervous system, they shift your mindset.

Jodi: 2:48

You stop waiting for a perfect day and you start finding the good that's already here.

Sherry: 2:53

So, even if you're not having a good day,

Jodi: 2:55

make it a nicer one.

Sherry: 2:56

Give yourself credit.

Jodi: 2:57

This is it - your moment to notice what's working, especially on the days when it feels like everything's not.

Sherry: 3:03

And if this helped shift your mindset or gave you a little lift, leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people.

Jodi: 3:09

And don't forget if you've missed any episodes, go back and catch up.

Sherry: 3:12

We're here reminding you to keep going and growing, one small win at a time.

Jodi: 3:16

This is it.