Allowing Children to be Creative

While testing is important, so is allowing a child to be creative! Let them express themselves in ways that best suit them. It is healthy for their mental and physical health!

Diane Gammon
LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Painting- A Self- Care Hobby

I have wanted to go to a structured paint lesson for several years. I finally made it to one last night. I was surprised to find that it felt extremely therapeutic and relaxing! I highly recommend it! What is something that you have thought of that would be relaxing and a healthy coping skill for you to do to relax?

Diane Gammon
Living With Hope Counseling
Self Care Smart

Fruit and Veggies Can Help Prevent Disease and Depression

I am so glad that the world is catching on with how important it is to eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables! Not only is it good for our physical health and that it can prevent many diseases, it is also good for our mental health. Eating healthy helps decrease depression and helps to improve your mood!

Ask yourself in what ways you would like to make positive changes with your diet and lifestyle and begin today!

Diane Gammon Arnold
Living With Hope Counseling.com and Self Care Smart.com

Be YOUrself!

Just a reminder that God made you unique. He wants you to be yourself and to embrace who you are!

Diane Gammon
Living With Hope Counseling and Self Care Smart

Depression Can Look Like...

Depression does not always look like we think it might look. Many people actually appear to be happier when they are the most depressed or right before they commit suicide. Take the time to engage with your loved ones. Talk to them. Listen to them. Be there for them. Hug them. If you Or someone you know is severely depressed, there is help. Seek professional counseling. There is always hope!

Diane Gammon, Living With Hope Counseling

615-556-8406

Learn About My New On-Line Group

Hello everyone! I’m so excited to share with you that I started a new Facebook page. It is called Self Care Smart. I am extremely passionate about self-care. Along with starting the page, I also started an online group that is connected to the Facebook page. It is a place where individuals can share self-care strategies and their struggles. It is a place to give and receive support. I hope you check out the Facebook page and join the group! It is a private group. I also hope that you are having a good day today. Your life matters and you are worthy!

Diane Gammon
Living With Hope Counseling
Self Care Smart

Healthy Drinks

Hello. I just want to share what I drank yesterday at work. First of all, I drank a smoothie that was loaded with fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Then I drank a probiotic drink called kevita that is a Kombucha drink. It is a fermented tea that is good for gut health. Then I drank water that was infused with lemons, oranges and blueberries. Lastly, I drank vegetable juice that I juiced myself yesterday morning! I juiced carrots, celery and lemon! It is very important to hydrate all day long and it is especially important to drink nutritious drinks along with water!



Diane Gammon
Living With Hope Counseling.com / Self Care Smart.com