Learning to Play the Long Game

September 27, 2018September 28, 2018 ~ marymargarett ~ 5 Comments

Perhaps the most important lesson I've learned so far in my journey towards mental health is the importance of playing the long game. The long game I'm referring to is the awareness of how my present actions will impact both my future relationships and personal growth, and the ability to make real time behavior modifications … Continue reading Learning to Play the Long Game

Accumulating Positive Emotions

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 ~ marymargarett ~ 3 Comments

I've been in DBT group therapy for 6 weeks now and I've learned a lot of skills, but lately I'm most actively working on accumulating positive emotions. But first, what are positive emotions? Of course there's happiness and joy, but you should also consider emotions like gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, love, altruism, … Continue reading Accumulating Positive Emotions