5 Small Steps to Break Free from OCD in 2025

Описание: Are you ready to start 2025 with a fresh mindset and practical tools to take control of your life? In this episode, I share 5 small but powerful steps to help you break free from OCD. These aren’t overwhelming resolutions—they’re simple, achievable actions that anyone can implement to make real progress this year.
I reflect on how OCD used to dominate my New Year’s mindset, trapping me in cycles of regret and overthinking. But I learned that small, consistent steps—not perfection—are the key to recovery. This year, I want to help you do the same.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why small steps are more effective than grand resolutions for managing OCD.
-How to align your actions with your values, even when OCD is pulling you off course.
-Practical strategies to handle discomfort and resist compulsions.
-Simple habits to shift your focus from fear to gratitude and progress.
-How to celebrate your wins, no matter how small.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Starting 2025 with hope and small steps
1:45 - Why OCD thrives on New Year’s pressure
3:30 - Step 1: Focus on one value-driven action each day
5:20 - Step 2: Practice allowing discomfort, not fighting it
7:15 - Step 3: Start a simple gratitude habit
9:00 - Step 4: Challenge one small compulsion per week
11:00 - Step 5: Celebrate your wins—big or small
12:30 - Outro: Progress over perfection in 2025

If you’ve ever felt like OCD is holding you back, this episode is here to inspire and guide you toward meaningful change. Let’s make this year the one where you take small steps toward freedom and reclaim your life.

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