Have you ever wondered if you could actually get to the point where your life feels good

to you?

Here is a simple and effective way to heal yourself and accumulate positives for your mental

health bank.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based approaches

a sympathetic ear and zero judgment.

You all know that I specialize in dialectical behavior therapy or DBT, and that I love

acronyms, and today's episode includes both.

DBT is a type of therapy that aims to help individuals regulate their emotions, including

those who struggle with depression and anxiety.

One of the core strategies taught in DBT is the accumulation of positive experiences,

which is a strategy designed to help individuals cope with negative emotions and build resiliency.

Research has shown that the accumulation of positives can be a highly effective tool

for improving mood and reducing emotional distress in the short term.

The accumulation of positives is based on the idea that by deliberately seeking out

and engaging in positive experiences, individuals can shift their focus away from negative thoughts

and emotions.

Often those who struggle with their mental health tend to have a negative bias, meaning

that they tend to focus more on negative experiences and have a harder time noticing and savoring

positive ones.

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