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Summer is supposed to be relaxing. It’s marketed as carefree, slow, and full of fun. But if you’re like me (or the many people I’ve worked with who have OCD or generalized anxiety) you might dread it a little. The shift from structured schedules to looser routines can be a tough adjustment. That’s especially true […]

July 8, 2025

Summer Break and OCD: Maintaining Structure When Routines Change

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips

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 […]

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

June 24, 2025

Affirmations, Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips