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Anxiously Capable | Real Talk on Anxiety, OCD and Mental Health

For When You Feel Pressure to Be Better (The Toxic Side of Self-Improvement)

26 Jun 2025

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Do you ever feel like you have to constantly be working on yourself just to be “enough”? In this mini episode, therapist Jess Eden explores the constant pressure to do more, be more and always be improving yourself. You’ll hear a gentle reframe on the pressure to grow, why self-help can sometimes become self-harm in disguise, and why you’re allowed to stop striving and just be.Whether you’re in a healing season or just feeling tired of always having to be your “best self,” this is your reminder that you are already worthy.🎧 For more on this, check out the longer episode: “You’re Not a Self-Improvement Project”Lets Connect! Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to Stop Ruminating/ Overthinking (guide)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠OCD Recovery Action Plan (course) ⁠ Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care. Take Care! Jess | Therapy with Jess

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