Live Big! What does this mean to you?
For me- it means to live with passion and purpose.
Ask yourself what it means to you.
How can YOU go from just surviving and existing to LIVING BIG?
Make a list of things that you would like to do this year to LIVE BIG!
Here are some ideas:
Get out in nature more
Take short trips- don't think it has to be long vacations or nothing
Plan a "staycation" for yourself and enjoy being home and then explore the town that you live in
Buy yourself fresh flowers
Connect with friends and/ or family
Learn new things and new skills
Pursue a new hobby or interest
Make a vision board of your dreams and goals and hang it where you can see it daily
Learn a musical instrument
Dance
Relax more and don't sweat the small stuff
Volunteer
Make an effort to make a new friend
Ride a bike
Try a new food every so often
Take a new route when driving to work
Sing out loud
Have an attitude of gratitude
Identify your purpose and be true to yourself -- and Live on PURPOSE!
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
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Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
A lot of people use the beginning of a new year as a time to work on changing unhealthy habits into healthy ones.
Here are some helpful tips:
First of all- get outside and get fresh air and sunshine a few minutes a day......preferably moving your body! This will help you feel better mentally and physically!
Think physical activity rather than exercise!
There are many
benefits of movement.... including a healthy
heart and brain.
Make a list of behaviors/ things/ situations, etc. that you would like to change in your life... and why.
Then make a list of ways that you can make these positive changes.
Then break down the list into tiny steps toward what you would like to do/ change.
TAKE ACTION AND DO STEP ONE!
Reward yourself with something little for doing the first step. Make the reward appropriate.
(You do not want to reward yourself with any unhealthy reward).
Example- if your are trying to getting more fit and / or eat healthier- do not reward yourself with junk food!
Happy Healthy Habits!
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
I know that many of you feel hopeless at times. But there is always, always, always some thing to be thankful for in the midst of pain and suffering.
There is always hope.... in that you have a spirit in you that can climb mountains if you allow yourself to go there in your mind!
Remember the storybook of the engine that could? "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can".
If you choose to believe.... you are half way there!
Emotional pain is temporary.
You do not know what is around the bend.
The sun shines brightest after the storm.
When you are down in spirits and feel like there is no relief in sight- HOLD ON! Take a deep breath. Then take another one.
Visualize a peaceful place in your mind and focus on that as you speak positive words to yourself.
Tell yourself that you are Okay and that you will continue to be okay.
Talk to yourself positively.
What you tell yourself will dictate how you feel and then it will dictate your actions.
So choose to think positively and choose to have hope that tomorrow will and can be better.
Do what you can and then do not stress over what is not in your control.
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Become who you are! I love this quote. How many of us really live with being "ourselves"?
Are you living your life with purpose and pursuing your passions?
Are you being true to yourself?
Are you being and doing what makes you- you?
Start Becoming Who You Are!
Embrace the REAL YOU!
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
What you focus on and spend your mental and physical energy on - is what you are going to get!
Are you spending your time worrying?
Are you spending your time feeling sorry for yourself?
Are you focused on staying in the past and being concerned over things that you do not have any control over?
OR..... are you focusing on healing from emotional wounds, forgiving, thinking of what you DO have control over, pursuing your passions, loving and living?
The choice is yours! Choose Wisely!
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
It is a new year and a great time for new beginnings.
My new motto this year is to:
Have Hope
Renew Health
Live Big
Living Big may look different to different people.
To me, it means to do more that just survive and exist. It means to explore and enjoy your passions and interests in life!
What are your passions and interests that you can start to pursue and enjoy more?
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Reminder- No Depression/ Anxiety Support Group Monday, January 2nd.
We will meet next on Tuesday, January 10th.
Call or text 615-556-8406 or email Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com to register.
All support groups are Free.
Have Hope!
Renew Health!
Live Big!
By Diane Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
Living With Hope Counseling
Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
