OCD Coaching

It will take discipline.

A key to unlocking your freedom from OCD is to learn to work WITH your brain, rather than fighting against it.

Grit

For many OCD sufferers, it can be difficult to “unlearn” all of the bad habits that we have taught our brain. Introduce Grit. Grit is choosing to hang on when you desperately want to let go. I won’t let you.
Consistency

Continually practicing skills work, even on days that you are struggling or may feel overwhelmed, will make the difference between those that succeed and those that do not. Building habits is all about being consistent.
Discipline

Forget motivation, find discipline. Motivation is fleeting and can come and go depending on your mood and how you’re feeling. Discipline, and having the self-control to push yourself to do something even when you don’t feel like doing it, is where you achieve results

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has two main parts: obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessions are unwelcome thoughts, images, urges, worries or doubts that repeatedly appear in your mind. They can make you feel very anxious (although some people describe it as 'mental discomfort' rather than anxiety).
Compulsions are repetitive activities that you do (or think) to try and reduce the anxiety caused by the obsession.

Our work together will be solution focused and action oriented. Together we come up with a plan of action that is “comfortably uncomfortable.” One that challenges you enough to propel you along, but not too challenging that it’s unmanageable or unsustainable. I act as a supportive, encouraging and motivating teammate; holding you accountable to your goals, dreams and values.

OCD in my PROFESSIONAL life

OCD in my PERSONAL life

Successful leadership starts with having the right mindset, but what if your mind begins rebelling against you? One of the greatest threats to the health and efficiency of your business (or job) are the overabundance of debilitating thoughts and behaviors. OCD in the workplace can:

lead to miscommunications between coworkers, employees, and managers.

Result in unreliable or inconsistent work quality and effectiveness.
Create isolating behaviors that impact team cohesiveness, creativity and fun.
Erode your sense of self-confidence and circle of influence
The avoidance of certain people or tasks because they trigger anxiety or negative thoughts
Constant worry about how coworkers view you and your behavior
Resentment from colleagues due to the need for breaks and time disruptions to allow for rituals or compulsion

Imagine if you had a soundtrack of terrible thoughts and urges playing in your head on repeat. Now, imagine the affect these constant thoughts, urges, and compulsions would have on relationships with a romantic partner, family or friend? The challenges on both sides are real. OCD in personal relationships can:

Create a need for constant reassurances from both sides
Lead to intimacy issues and/or rejection fears
Lead to constant questioning of your relationships
Result in heightened anxiety and depression
Further the struggle with self-esteem issues or feelings of shame, embarrassment, and insecurity that can lead to isolation.
Cause support systems to get overwhelmed, frustrated and tired leading to distress and disruption.

Modalities to support your healing process may include:

Mindfulness Techniques

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Self-Compassion Exercises

Somatic Therapy

IASIS (Neuro-biofeedback)

NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming)

Increase motivation. Reduce rumination. Retrain your mind. With proper support, OCD does not have to be chronically limiting; hope and help is available!