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Improve Skill

Improving the moment is replacing immediate negative events with more positive ones by making the moment more positive and easier to tolerate.

  • Encouragement: Improve the moment with Encouragement from self. Say positive affirmations aloud to yourself.
  • Imagery: Improve the moment with Imagery. Imagine a beautiful scene on the beach or in the mountains. Image a safe place in your home.
  • Meaning: Improve the moment with Meaning. Find purpose or meaning in your daily activities.
  • Relaxation: Improve the moment with Relaxation. Breath deeply, take a hot bath, massage your neck.
  • Prayer: Improve the moment with Prayer. Ask for strength from your supreme being.
  • Focus: Improve the moment with One thing in the moment. Focus your attention on this moment.
  • Vacation: Improve the moment with Vacation from adulthood. Go to the beach or the woods for a walk.

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The information contained on this and subsequent pages is intended for informational purposes only. Much of the information is based on the work of Marsha Linehan who developed DBT.

If you or someone you know is struggling with sadness, depression, or any difficult emotion, please contact a local professional for psychological treatment.

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