DBT espouses the idea that taking steps towards creating a “Life Worth Living” helps us to feel better and reach our desired goals.  Everyone’s life worth living goals are different. So the questions is, what would make your life worth living? And what do you have to do to get it?  Vague notions like “I want to be happy,” are hard to attain.  So be specific and concrete and ask your self, what do I want?  Is it partnership?  A job as a writer?  Do you want to fly a plane?  Travel?  Own a dog?  Don’t be afraid to think big!  Once you have identified your Life Worth Living Goals, then you can figure out what it might take to get these things.  I know in the beginning, taking steps towards these things can be daunting, but don’t worry, you are not alone.  Working with a DBT Therapist will help you identify manageable goals.  You may also need to work on eliminating the behaviors or things that stand in your way! Over time you will start to feel better and more optimistic about the future and your prospects.  Just think adding steps toward your goals, in concert with eliminating harmful behaviors really puts the wind behind your sails.  And DBT can help you do that!