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Emotion Regulation BUILD POSITIVE EXPERIENCES
Build Positive Experiences (BPE)—Do something that is enjoyable & fun
Positive Experiences help me:
 me smile & laugh
 feel more pleasant & enjoyable feelings
 forget about distress
When I Build Positive Experiences, I:
- slow down to notice the fun that’s happening
- fully enter the fun
- plan so BPEs happen more often
- increase (+) experiences and pleasant activities
BPEs can be SMALL & SPONTANEOUS like:
- telling a joke
- turning up the radio when my favorite song is playing
- driving with the windows rolled down
- noticing the sun shining on my forehead
- smelling the cookies bake in the oven
BPEs can also be BIG & PLANNED like:
- taking a vacation
- celebrating a birthday
- going to a movie
- taking some time to watch funny YouTube videos with a friend
Participate in the fun that can be happening right now as well as the fun that will happen in the future!
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