True Recovery

Assignments

Over the next week, shoot for living at least one positive short-term experience each day. 

Schedule one evening or even a day about a week from now that you'll set aside to do something fun by yourself or with friends.  It could be going to a museum, watching a movie, going on a long bike ride, going to dinner.  Set aside the time, make plans, then do it.

Begin working on one of the longer term positive experiences.  Look at the "bite-size" pieces each day, and figure out what you can do to make this happen.

Other Resources

• DBT Self-Help: Paying Attention to Positives
• Lists of Bests - thousands of ideas of enjoyable things to do.
• Top 50 things to improve relationships

Recommended Books

• Listen Up:  How to Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress, and Be More Productive Using the Power of Listening
• Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Anxiety, Fear, and Panic

When you're ready to move on go to: Section 16 - Letting Go of Pain.

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