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You’ve probably seen them before—those short, punchy phrases printed on sticky notes or tucked into journals. Maybe you’ve even rolled your eyes a little. But here’s the thing: those little reminders can have a big impact. As someone who works every day with people battling OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts—and as someone who’s walked that […]

Recovering from OCD isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress—real, messy, imperfect progress. That’s the difference between progress vs perfection—one moves you forward, while the other keeps you stuck. The problem is, OCD and anxiety love to convince you that if you’re not doing something perfectly, it doesn’t count. That if you still have intrusive thoughts, […]