Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Seeking Patience- Scripture For Inspiration

 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29

 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9


Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7

2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.Romans 8:24-30

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Corinthians 13:4-5

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Ephesians 4:2 


 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. Romans 15:5

 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

 
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                           Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
 

Sunday, August 9, 2015

How To Improve Your Self-Esteem- Simple Tips That Can Help



Tips to Improve Your Self-Esteem

*Be realistic with your expectation about yourself

* Pull from your strengths

*Explore yourself of what makes you unique and appreciate and embrace who you are

*Stop comparing yourself to others

*Stop living with being concerned what others may think of you

*Be true to yourself and be confident in your value system 

*Pursue your interests and passions

*Take an inventory on what you would like to change for the better

*Accept what you cannot change about yourself   

*Demonstrate self-care, self-forgiveness, and self-love 

*Believe in yourself 

*Continue to learn

*Seek help to overcome past hurts and stop living in a victim mentality role

*Exercise


*Eat Healthy

*Be kind and friendly to others 

*Refrain from being judgmental of others 

*Think positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself. 

Remember—what you think will affect how you feel and how you act!



 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7


By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                  Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Friday, August 7, 2015

Self-Esteem- What Does This Mean Exactly?



Self-esteem simply means appreciating yourself for who you are.


The difference between someone with a healthy self-esteem and someone who doesn’t have a healthy view of themselves isn’t really one's ability. 

It’s simply acknowledgement of your strengths and weaknesses, and living life confidently in that knowledge.


People who have a healthy self-esteem are able to feel good about themselves for who they are, appreciate their own worth, and take pride in their abilities and accomplishments. 

They also acknowledge that while they’re not perfect and have faults, those faults don’t play an overwhelming or irrationally large role in their lives or their own self-image. 

They also see their own potential to grow and improve.


Reference
Tips To Improve Your Self Esteem
Http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/10/30/6-tips-to-improve-your-self-esteem/

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                           Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The Direction of Your Thoughts- Are Yours What They Could Be?



The Direction of Your Thoughts- Are Yours What They Could Be?

Are you angry, fearful, scared, or worried a lot? 

Do you focus on the negative and feed your fears and insecurities?  
   
Thinking of your troubles and harboring fear will only feed these negative emotions and make them worse. 

Choose today to make the direction of your thoughts positive, up-lifting, true, righteous, and loving.

When you choose better thoughts, you will feel better both mentally and physically. 

Start practicing positive self-talk today and make it a new habit.

Choose thoughts of optimism and healing! 

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                           Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com