@leokatieocdadhd: Optimization can feel productive because you are technically "working on" the task. But researching one more method, adjusting the system again, or waiting until everything feels perfectly organized can become its own loop. The goal keeps moving, so starting or finishing gets harder even when you genuinely want to make progress. Sometimes the most useful next step is the one that is simply good enough to begin. #ocd #ocdawareness #perfectionism #compulsions #rumination