#210 - Holiday Stress: Here's Your Game Plan for Managing OCD and Anxiety

The holidays can be a magical time, but let’s be real—they can also feel like a bit much. Between family expectations, endless to-do lists, and the pressure of all the “shoulds” we place on ourselves, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re managing OCD and anxiety, that weight can feel even heavier. So today, we’re diving into how to find peace amidst the holiday chaos. Whether you’re navigating challenging family dynamics or battling those intrusive “what-ifs,” this is your guide to creating space for calm during this busy season. So, grab your coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and let’s settle in for an honest chat about what it takes to truly manage your mental health during the holidays. What we are going to dive into today: Good enough thinking Setting tiny boundaries Dealing with intrusive thoughts Managing OCD and anxiety and New Years resolutions  You can find the full shownotes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/managing-ocd-and-anxiety 💥 Ready to break free from anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Join my Seven-Day Breakthrough Challenge!: https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/breakthrough 💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡ Sign up for my FREE Masterclass, Break Free Power Hour, on Taking Control of Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/power⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Unlock your free 40-minute video on "5 Must-Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Start your transformation today with the Mental Compulsion Mini Course referenced in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/mental-compulsions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not re