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3 Tips to Stop Feeling Taken Advantage Of

“When we spend our time and energy pleasing or avoiding upsetting others… that’s a strong indicator that we don’t have good boundaries.” By Audrey Hardin, LPC

Bridget CrowderJune 3, 2019Boundaries, how to set boundaries, how to stop feeling used, how to stop being used, hardin life resources, life is hard, relationship tips, attract healthy relationships, attract emotionally healthy friendships, healthy relationships, boundaries in dating, work boundaries, family boundaries, counseling tips, mature relationships, self-worth

Counseling 101: 4 Signs It's Time to Check Your Engine

We pay attention to the “check engine” light on our car -but when it comes to our mental health, what “lights” indicate we need a tune-up?

Daniel HicksMay 26, 2019when to go to counseling, how to grow, how to know it's time to go to counseling, indicators for counseling, counseling indicators, Mental Health, emotional health, invest in counseling, how to choose a counselor, why counseling?, regular maintenance, mental health maintenance, hardin life resources

Are You Sick and Tired?

Almost 40 years later, I want to share how my total paradigm shift in my twenties helped me regain my health, get off all medications and help others reclaim their physical and mental health as well.

Bridget CrowderMay 19, 2019

A Tribute to My Mother

“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.” -George Washington

Bridget CrowderMay 12, 2019

Does Gratitude Really Change Our Attitude?

“Gratitude is the path to a positive outlook on life, but we can’t just “write out” gratitude. We must practice feeling gratitude.” - Abigail Cole Hardin, CLC; PNLP

Bridget CrowderMay 5, 2019gratitude, postive, postitive thinking, hardwiring happinessComment

Health -What I Wish I Had Known

“A quarter-life crisis led me to ask some tough questions and find my best life in the process.” By Audrey Hardin, LPC

Bridget CrowderApril 28, 2019

The Easter Egg Fight

“Whose chicken laid the hardest shell? And what does it have to do with Easter? By Philip K. Hardin, M..A., MDiv., LMFT, LPC

Bridget CrowderApril 21, 2019hardin life resources, Easter Sunday, Easter Egg fight, Jesus as our model, easter traditions, Jesus is the reason, Peters Hollow egg fight Comments

The Fallacy of Self-Care

Searching for balance in a world that is ever-changing, is more than just challenging —it’s the wrong way to think.

Bridget CrowderApril 14, 2019self-care fallacy, self-care gone wrong, christian growth, centered life, hardin life resources, self-preservation, self-help, self-care culture, problem with our culture, culture shock, balanced life

Journey to Wholeness

“The goal of my life is to help each person grow to full maturity—wholeness in Jesus.” -Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

Bridget CrowderApril 8, 2019wholeness, journey to wholeness, how to grow, how to be whole, how to be complete, complete in christ, Colossians 1:28, full maturity, presented complete, life goals, meaningful growth, missional growth, hardin life resources

What’s the Difference between a Life Coach and a Counselor?

“It’s impossible to be objective when it comes to evaluating yourself.” -Abigail Hardin, CLC, PNLP

Hugs not Drugs

“When we offer a hug to someone, their “drug” of choice will become less satisfying, gradually leading them to that which they were created for...”

Bridget CrowderMarch 24, 2019hugs, Mental Health, boost your mood with hugs, hug therapy, benefits of hugs, physical touch necessity, necessary touch, therapeutic touch, hug like Jesus, key to connection, disconnected, reconnect through hugs, hug research, why hugs

The Key to Living a Fulfilled Life

“Unless we live four-dimensionally, we miss out on exuberant joy and fulfillment.”

Bridget CrowderMarch 17, 2019growth, instant gratification, christian growth, satisfaction, four-dimensional, holistic growth, wholeness, joy, joyful living, the key to fulfillment, how to live life, how to live a fulfilled life, the key for living, Luke 2:52, Jesus as our model

JOURNALING -Write your life!

“ In order to navigate this journey well, we must remember who we are, where we are going, and who we belong to.”

Bridget CrowderMarch 10, 2019journaling, purpose of journaling, storytelling, write your life, document your life, storybrand, how to remember, how to journal, document through writing, journal the journey Comment

Know Who Your Real Friends Are

“Just like flowers, our friends can be annuals or perennials—the key is knowing who is here for a season and who is here to stay.”

Bridget CrowderMarch 3, 2019 Comment

Get Curious.

When we stop being curious about our world and the people in it, we lose connection with our hearts.”

Bridget CrowderFebruary 24, 2019Curiosity, curious, We've stopped being curious, growth, mystery, key to imagination, christian growth, self-preservation, instant gratification, Microwave society, problem with our culture, key to connection, stay curious, curiosity killers, numbness, escapism

Do People Really Change?

“Too often we try to change from the outside in; end up defeated and begin to believe it is impossible for us to really change at all. “

Bridget CrowderFebruary 17, 2019

Build A Life Team of FOUR!

The Life Team is your guardian against isolation and darkness.

Bridget CrowderFebruary 10, 2019life team of four, community, christian community, gladiator we stand together, stay together, never feel lonely, fight against isolation, what to do in isolation, combat loneliness Comment

Anxiety: The Millennials’ Dilemma

When we become more “connected” with the world, we lose connection with ourselves.

The New Era of Escapism

The invitation to escape lies in our current feelings of inadequacy to face what’s in front of us.

Bridget CrowderJanuary 27, 2019

The Silent Self-Sabotage

You are not failing at your goals because you lack self-discipline.

Bridget CrowderJanuary 20, 2019 Comment