How not to feel discouraged

I was doing in I hadn't picked for 3 days which was a long time for me.but then I did.my question is how do I not give up what do I say to myself to keep on the right path to doing the right thing for my skin instead if the wrong thing.how do you all stay motivated what things do you say in your mind to help not have a compulsive pick .I have taken to wearing socks over my hands at night. I find it helps any one else use these kinds of ideas to stop picking.I would be open to trying your methods and ideas to help make sure I can't pick at my skin???