Behavioral activation therapy suggests that changing one's future self requires acting like that future person in the present.

“behavioral activation therapy is the concept that if you want to change if you want to be a better you just start acting like the person that you want to be in the future right now in your to day-to-day life that the actions that you take today are what will turn you into the person that you want to”

Behavioral activation is a framework for selecting activities that counteract negative emotions and enrich one's life through accomplishment, pleasure, social engagement, or physical activity.

“what behavioral activation is is a framework to think about your behaviors so that you can go out and get enjoyment from life without worrying about the problems.”