Buying something you’ll genuinely look forward to

That you wouldn’t otherwise, and that’s interactive in some way. I think it’s actually nice for this purpose to order online, so you can have some level of anticipation. Could be a kitchen tool, book, item of clothing, craft… I feel like materialism often gets a bad rap. Sometimes you just need to treat yourself!

Also, my therapist guided me to the realization yesterday that maybe when I get into a funk it’s okay, and I don’t have to be worried it’ll last forever - maybe what I really need to do is allow myself to process the grief or sadness fully, and I’m not allowing myself to or trying to rush it. I don’t know your situation, but perhaps the same applies to you!