I was once a bit OCD. I don’t mean that my house was neat and tidy (though it probably was), or that I was a control freak (though I definitely was); but rather, I had obsessive thoughts that I compulsively acted on, even when I knew I shouldn’t. I would tell myself NOT to act on those thoughts… but, when they arose, it was like I was on autopilot. I absolutely, compulsively, had to follow through, no matter what.

When I was dealing with this issue, I learned that OCD people live in an imaginary world that is Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Some doubts, of course, are reasonable and prudent.

For instance:

I just cut raw chicken on the counter, so I should disinfect it. (Reasonable)

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We all have insecurities at one time or another… as parents, as professionals, as people. Most of us are in a constant search for the perfect work/ life balance that allows us to feel good about who we are, and the choices we make.

Recently I did something a little unusual with my insecurities, I exposed them to someone I’d only just met. Christopher Kabamba is a new blogger I stumbled upon a short while ago. I could tell from my first few exchanges with him that he is someone I deeply respect. He has a stillness about him, and an aura of peace and understanding.

In one of his comments he shared this James Allen quote:

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When I first saw the subtitle of this book, “An Emergency Guide For Women Who Feel Like They Are Falling Apart“, I desperately wanted to read it. After all, who among us doesn’t feel this way from time to time? It says, “Four steps to sanity — No doctors, no antidepressants, no fuss” right on the back cover!

Emergency Guide? Yes, Please!

I was picturing something along the lines of Hermione’s magic wand, but as it turns out, this is entirely different. My first clue should’ve been that it was written by Mia Lundin, Founder and Director of the Center for Hormonal and Nutritional Balance. Her approach to this issue is more scientific than what I was looking for.

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