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Welcome to episode 373 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the significance of finding enjoyment in life, especially while dealing with OCD and anxiety. Emphasizing the power of planned fun activities, we explore how integrating amusement and joy into your daily life can be instrumental in promoting mental health.
We look at various research indicating the benefits of fun and leisure, not only for mitigating the intensity of obsessions and compulsions but also for strengthening bonds with people in your social circles. We also discuss concepts like 'flow' state, teasing out its significance in overcoming OCD and anxiety. Amid anxiety-inducing thoughts and repetitive compulsions, having structured fun can bring about relief, helping you refocus your attention onto more helpful and joy-inducing aspects of life.
Despite the presence of OCD, fostering a habit of indulging in activities you love and engaging in good-hearted fun can potentially enable you to reconnect with your authentic self. Whether it's listening to a comedy podcast, going for a run, or engaging in intellectual conversations, finding ways to incorporate more fun in your day-to-day life can reap immense benefits.
A reminder for those struggling with anxiety and OCD: Robert James Coaching offers free sessions which can be availed through their website. Also, you can become a supporter of this podcast through Patreon or subscribe to the Instagram handle @robertjamescoachinguk and Youtube channel.
This podcast episode serves as an encouraging call to action for individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety: to not wait for the anxiety to subside but to take action today, to live life amidst the struggle, allowing all positive emotions to unfold naturally.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5597001/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/well/mind/having-fun-suceeding-coronavirus-pandemic.html#:~:text=When%20people%20are%20having%20actual,and%20it%27s%20good%20for%20us.
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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