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In episode 379, we delve into the often overlooked importance of embracing stillness and 'doing nothing'. Often our fast-paced lives neglect the importance of these silent moments. However, learning to be at peace in stillness, without ruminating, is a crucial skill to help manage OCD and anxiety.
As we further engage with this concept, an interesting correlation is drawn between OCD and boredom. The idea that the obsessive thinking tied to OCD can serve as a distraction from monotony is explored, hinting towards the possibility that OCD might be a mechanism developed to counteract boredom—a form of undisguised anxiety.
The challenge of idle states for those struggling with OCD is acknowledged, but a constructive solution is offered—embracing mindfulness. By directing focus onto the present moment and grounding oneself, it can offer relaxation and relief from the cycle of thoughts.
Practical tips on bringing mindfulness into these idle periods are provided, such as paying keen attention to your immediate surroundings and tuning into the senses. By focusing on what you can see, hear, smell, or touch, it keeps the attention grounded in the present moment, providing a refreshing rest from intrusive thoughts.
In conclusion, the power of doing nothing is recognized as a positive coping strategy for those dealing with OCD and anxiety. However, it must be approached mindfully, ensuring that in moments of 'doing nothing', we stay connected to the present moment and grant ourselves much-needed peace from ruminating thoughts
Disclaimer:
Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
Episode 272 - Decision Making OCD - Getting Out Of The Trap
Episode 271 - Live The Life You Choose & Not The One Chosen By Your Fears
Episode 270 - OCD & Outdoor Adventure - A Way To Be More In The Moment
Episode 269 - Life Enhancing Anxiety - A Chat With Kirk Schneider Ph.D
Episode 268 - Serenity & Not Getting Stuck In Trying To Out-think OCD
Episode 267 - A Chat About OCD With Breathwork Coach Andre Hamm
Episode 266 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go According To Plan
Episode 265 - A Chat About OCD With Shaun Flores
Episode 264 - Fixing The Broken Antenna
Episode 263 - Existential OCD & The Fear Of Death
Episode 262 -How To Know If It’s An Intrusive Thought or not
Episode 261 - One in 160 Million (roughly) - Why You Are Not Alone In Your Struggles With OCD
Episode 260 - How To Sleep Better With The Sleepy Armadillo Sleep Coach Isabel Malynicz
Episode 259 - Essential Skills For OCD - An Expansion Meditation
Episode 258 - Five Negative Beliefs That Might Be Holding You Back From Getting Over OCD
Episode 257 -Socialising When You Have OCD - What Other People Think Of Me Is None Of My Business
Episode 256 - Allowing The Healing Process To Unfold Naturally
Episode 255 - Dealing With Seasonal Bugs & Winter Blues When You Have OCD
Episode 254 - A Chat About OCD Research With Psychologist & Cognitive Neuroscience PHD Researcher Dr. Ana Maria
Episode 253 - Is Distraction Always Bad When It Comes To OCD?
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