Even people who don’t struggle with self-harm have told us that planning something good to look forward to keeps them going when life gets too much. If you book yourself a holiday, or arrange to see an old friend next week, or even just plan to have a nice relaxing bath when you get home tonight, you can keep reminding yourself of what you’ve got to look forward to.
This can help distract you from the bad situation you’re in right now, but it can also be the thing that’s worth keeping on going for. Plan something that makes you happy, and then when the time comes, make the most of it! Lose yourself in that moment until it’s over, and then plan the next thing to look forward to.
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