by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 15, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A life is defined by the one living it. Make it a good one, it is the only one you have.” It is easy to become pessimistic. Watching the news and seeing all the wrongs of the world can make living life difficult. At times, it is easy to wonder what the...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 14, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We all have weaknesses. Knowing them is a source of strength. Do not let pride deny them to you.” Congratulations, there are many things you are terrible at. You may be terrible at golf, or calculus, or software engineering. You may sing like a leaky...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 13, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Without hope, there is nothing. Hope for the future needs to be backed up with action to produce the desired result.” It is easy to become pessimistic. The world today is a scary place. Terrorism is rampant; financial systems are failing, our children are...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 12, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Fear is the intent. Live your life and notice your surroundings. Terrorists are cowards who cannot win without fear.” The whole point of terrorism is to create mass panic and fear. Terrorists want you to be afraid to leave your homes and live your lives....
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 11, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“There is no such thing as 100% security. Bad things can and will happen. Live your life despite this.” With terrorism fears and mass shootings, people are scared and want to feel more secure. People want the government to fix the problem and make things...
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