Helpful Ways to Get Better Sleep

Restful sleep can help you face the new day with energy and a positive outlook.

Here are some ideas for getting better sleep.

1.  Set aside your smart phone at night.  Don’t take your phone, laptop, or other electronic device to bed.
2.  Have a nightly routine. Avoid alcohol.  Keep a pen and pad of paper on the nightstand to write down something that might pop into your head.  You can pick it up in the morning.
3.  Have a 30 minute nap during the day.
4.  Plan your sleep to account for 90 minute sleep cycles.  Waking up before the end of a sleep cycle will leave you feeling crappy during the day.  

Source:  Get better sleep: 5 powerful tips from research
   Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure.

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Sunlight May Contribute to Weight Loss

Some people experience weight gain over the winter, but it may not be entirely due to holiday foods. 

Did you know that the dark winter months may contribute to weight gain?

Researchers at the University of Edmonton, Canada found that exposure to sunlight can cause certain fat cells under the skin “tend to shrink under the effect of the sun’s so-called blue light — that is, the visible type of light that boosts attention and mood during the day.”

Researchers at this point have no idea how much sunlight is needed to contribute to weight loss, but they are hopeful that the new finding will assist scientists in their efforts find effective approaches helping people.

Source:  Weight Loss Breakthrough:  Sunlight is Key

 

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   Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

615-556-8406

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

February/ Valentine Week Blues - Loneliness and Depression

Oh - the week of Valentines Day! This week is difficult for many people. 



Our society focuses on couples, point blank. This can make the week of Valentines Day especially difficult.

Then add in that it is still very cold weather for many of us. This can contribute to having the blues.

I want you to remember that you are never alone! YOU ARE THE PRINCE OR PRINCESS OF GOD! 

God loves you and is always with you. 

He loves you with an everlasting love! 

Make Him your Valentine this year!

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 By Diane Davidson 
                               Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure.

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Avoiding Winter Weight Gain

The cold during wintertime can be less than motivating when it comes to exercise.

But there are some ways to beat the cold and still get moving.

• Dress in layers and then go for a walk outside.
• Go to the mall and lap walk.  
• Take the stairs at work.  Run a contest with your co-workers to see who can use the stairs the most.  
• Use the local gym.  

Exercise will not only help you stay fit through the winter, but exercise improves your mood.

Source:  Want to Avoid Winter Weight Gain? Exercise

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   Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

615-556-8406

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

A Craftsman At Work

In some ways God’s work of sanctification might be like painting a house.

The painter prepares the exterior by power washing away the mold, mildew, dust, dirt, and loose paint.  But the surface is not yet ready.  The painter must scrap away the remaining loose paint and sand the surface.

But even then the painter may still have more work to do. He may prime the surface, fill holes, replace rotten wood, and caulk as needed.  All the while going over every square inch of the surface looking for details that need to be corrected.

The painter then applies a coat of paint.  He waits until it is dry, and then he applies another coat of paint, making it fit for the owner of the house.

God washes us clean with the blood of His son.  And like a meticulous craftsman, He proceeds to go over every square inch of our lives, identifying problems and sins, correcting, smoothing our rough edges, clothing us in love and glory, making us fit for the kingdom of God.

With some of His projects, God is on pace to finish quickly. With others, God takes His time finishing and refinishing until He refines us according to His plan.  

 By a contributing blogger, David Mueller 

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   Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

615-556-8406

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

Faithful in the Ordinary

Some of the hardest things to do in life is the mundane stuff.  The tasks that are repetitive, uninteresting, or just exasperatingly boring.

But it’s in those mundane, repetitive tasks where we grind out the daily Christian life.  It’s where we learn to be faithful in the tasks given to us.  It’s where we learn, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”  

Few of us are called to do exceptional things for God.  For most of us, the most exceptional thing we will do is to learn to be faithful in the ordinariness of life.

 By a contributing blogger, David Mueller

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   Diane Davidson 
                               Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

615-556-8406

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

Free Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief Support Group Tomorrow Night

Free Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief Support Group- 

Tuesday, Feb. 6th for adults of all ages.

Pre-screening and pre-registration is required for each meeting.

 Email Diane:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com or call or text 615-556-8406 to register or for more information 
   Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure.

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 By Diane Davidson 
                               Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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