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We tell ourselves we’ll start later—once the anxiety eases, the house is clean, the schedule clears, or we finally feel “ready.” But here’s what I’ve learned—both in my own life and in the lives of the clients I work with every day: waiting for the perfect time is a trap. It keeps you stuck. And […]

June 24, 2025

How to Stop Waiting for the “Perfect Time” to Live Your Life

Affirmations, Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

When you’re in the thick of OCD or anxiety recovery, one of the hardest things to accept is this: healing isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a straight line. It’s not a steady climb where each day is better than the last. Instead, it’s a rollercoaster—with wins, dips, twists, and days that feel like you’re right […]

Why Healing Isn’t Linear (And How to Keep Going When It Feels Like You’re Backsliding)

June 17, 2025

Affirmations, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips