The ABC PLEASE Skill: Nurturing Your Emotional Wellbeing

In DBT, this vital skill helps us maintain emotional balance through practical daily habits. Let's break it down: * Accumulate positive experiences* Build mastery* Cope ahead with difficult situations. The PLEASE part reminds us to treat our Physical illness, Limit screen time, balance Eating, avoid negativity, balance Sleep, and get Exercise.What makes this skill so transformative is the amazing connection between our physical and mental - self-care and emotions. When we neglect to take care of ourselves, we are vulnerable to emotional instability. So, it makes sense that when we honor our physical needs while creating positive experiences and competence, we create a buffer against emotional distress. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleydeluccia.substack.com/subscribe