From Control to Flow - The Missing Piece in OCD Recovery

2025-10-14

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains how the psychology of flow can help people with OCD and anxiety move out of rumination and back into the present. He discusses Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, practical ways to create challenging, meaningful activities that demand full attention, and how acceptance, values and purposeful action can reduce compulsive problem‑solving. Robert also shares p...

Book your free discovery call directly, visit:

www.robertjamescoaching.com

In this episode Robert James explains how the psychology of flow can help people with OCD and anxiety move out of rumination and back into the present.

He discusses Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory, practical ways to create challenging, meaningful activities that demand full attention, and how acceptance, values and purposeful action can reduce compulsive problem‑solving.

Robert also shares personal examples (like surfing) and mentions a 12‑week coaching program to support long‑term change.

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.

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