Overwhelmed?

Life can get crazy, no matter how big or small the things you’re striving for. So Father Mike Schmitz tells us what you can do when you’re overwhelmed. Sharing the advice of engineers, artists, and St. Paul himself, Father Mike helps us plan a course of action one step at a time.

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[heritagebay]

I am so overwhelmed and my anxiety takes over and I feel so paralyzed so I just lay down and try to fall asleep.Can you please pray for me for the Lord to take away my anxiety and depression.Thank you Father Mike ❤️

[samuelk.]

"If it's worth doing, it's worth doing badly."
- G. K. Chesterton

[jonybb]

Please don't stop making your videos. This is my daily dose of Jesus during the week.

[allisonbergamorto]

That’s me. I get so overwhelmed and then I procrastinate....then I want perfection and never get it done. Thank you Father

[DollyOhDolly]

“Done is better than perfect” 💡 thank you!

[Jithin_Jose_]

4 things that sticks in my mind
1. "Done is better than perfect"
2. "You're not living in the past, you're learning from it - Fr. Mike
3. Take the next single good step
4. Your expression after sorry 6:17 😁

[michaelgilroy]

I worked with a doctor who used to say 'perfection is the enemy of good'. Be good. The best good you can be and forget trying to be perfect. Real perfection doesn't exist.

[IONov]

He's so helpful and addictive. I'm overwhelmed by school. Pray for me

[dianeformella]

Fr. Mike has taught me to rely on Jesus not the world! Thank you Fr. Mike.

[divapriscilla]

As someone diagnosed with CPTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depression, You words of advice are so perfect and amazing!! I hope this message reaches those that also need to hear this or their loved ones. Thank you, Father. Please keep doing these videos, they mean so much to many of us.

[amandamiller]

"Don't worry about doing it perfectly." I really needed to hear that. Thanks Fr. Mike! This video was very helpful!

[VanessasDailyJournal]

This has always been a strength of mine: seeing what's in front of me, and doing it one step at a time. It's been a blessing to have this strength during the 7 years I've been sick, and overwhelmed by not finding answers or getting the help and support that I needed. It's been a rough 7 years, but my persistence along with Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Our Blessed Mother, and my guardian angel guiding me. They never let me give up, even when I wanted to. And I've wanted to give up many many times over the years.

[capuzzicordon]

Father Mike, I am studying for my public examination in order to get a job. I am behind and I just went to my Church here (Redemptorists) and prayed the Lord for help. Then I went back to the library for studying and before silence my phone, I opened YouTube and this is what I see.
You've just been used by the Lord as a sign and advice for me.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, AND GLORY TO JESUS!

[nadsoos]

my whole life for the past couple months has been this: overwhelming. so for this video to drop on my recommendation is just, wow.

[Nyx]

Thanks for the video!
Summary of my notes:
Just do something that will move me a (small) step forward to my goals.
Make a reasonable plan and then do the plan.

1:46 Instead of giving into anxiety, worry, and feeling overwhelmed:
ACT, Take the next good step.
"I can't do everything right now. WHAT CAN I DO?"
ACTION diminishes anxiety.
If I'm worrying, then I'm probably not WORKING on my GOALS.
"What is the next thing that I can do?"

3:00 Don't let perfectionism paralyze
DONE is BETTER than perfect

5:10 St. Paul, Chapter 3:
Forget what lies behind, don't dwell in the past (but learn from it).
Continue my pursuit. STRIVE FORWARD to the next goal:
"What's the next good thing that I need to do?"
"Ok, let's do that. Not perfectly, but just do it the best that I can right now"

I'd love to see more videos like this that have practical tips for emotional healing and self improvement. Step-by-step directions work best for me.

[grayoverton]

I came here because I was overwhelmed with homework and worry. I’m leaving with a plan and a way to also work. I love the more you take action the less you worry.

[adrianloya]

Your words and wordings continue to give me reassurance. Blessings & thxs Father Mike 🙏

[GLDNLDY]

This is so true. I have noticed that when I felt overwhelmed in my studies and just took action I would feel better. I did feel paralyzed, and do tend to be a perfectionist. I think I felt so much better because of the satisfaction of knowing that now, something conducive to my goal had been accomplished.

[evylpanda]

I really needed this video. As someone with ADHD and anxiety, mixed with perfectionism, this really REALLY helps.

[themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Since the Holy Spirit came to me I have fallen head over heels in love with Jesus and every time I pray for the Grace to stop bad behavior or habits, they are gone! I was in spiritual boot camp for many weeks though, but find it so easy now just to do what I must do. Thank you Jesus and Our Lady for leading me over the mountains and valleys to Him! ❤❤❤❤❤