Self-love is not selfish. A lot of us think that self love and self-care are selfish motives. However, these are not selfish at all. They are necessary! First of all, we have to take care of ourselves in order to function in our lives. Also, we have to take care of ourselves to be able to take care of others or do things that we need to do. Sometimes we feel guilty if we take time out for ourselves. I want to encourage you today to take time out for yourself. Tell yourself that it is not selfish but rather, required! Next, tell yourself that you deserve to be taken care of. Also, remember that we attract what we believe we deserve. How do you treat yourself demonstrates to others how you want to be treated. Furthermore, you can’t be in a healthy relationship loving others if you don’t first love yourself.

Diane Davidson

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

LivingWithHopeCounseling

615-556-8406

Welcome! I’m so excited to have a new beautiful website up that includes my health blog! All of my old blogs are still where they were and some of them carried over here. But all the new ones will be here.

I am learning how to navigate around here but I plan to have regular posts up again soon! I want to share information and inspire you to create healthy habits!

Thank you for stopping by and please come back!

Diane Gammon

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

615-556-8406

LivingWithHopeCounseling

SelfCareSmart

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 Davidson
LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

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

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

LivingWithHopeCounseling.com and SelfCareSmart.com

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

Diane Gammon

LivingWithHopeCounseling.com and SelfCareSmart.com

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

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

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

Diane Gammon 

Living With Hope Counseling