by Nathan Driskell | Nov 29, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We all have beliefs, ask yourself what yours are, and if they are healthy. Some beliefs, like negativity are unhealthy and toxic.” I have had people tell me they do not believe in anything and have no beliefs. This is untrue as we all have many different...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 28, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Every now and then, do something unplanned. It makes life more exciting and less boring.” I have found boredom is a very powerful relapse trigger for many addicts. I have had many addicts, of various types, tell me they have nothing to do but use. Often...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 27, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Life is full of distractions, some from without, some from within. Focus on what is important and prioritize.” Life is full of distractions. From career demands, family obligations, and other time constraints, we are always busy. I remember a time in my...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 26, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“The food is not important, it is the people around you. Some of them may not be here next year. Be thankful they are now.” For many, Thanksgiving is about three things, food, football, and getting off from work. While all three of those things are good,...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 25, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Giving includes time, energy, effort, and love. Gifts are a lesser form of giving. Focus on what you are leaving behind.” It is sad that we as a society considers the giving of physical gifts to be the point of the holiday season. After two months of...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 24, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A simple word that can brighten someone’s day. Sometimes, a word can be better than a gift.” One way to judge the character of a person is how they treat people they do not know. A good place to test this is at restaurants and stores. While many people...
