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

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 ❤️

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

“Done is better than perfect” 💡 thank you!

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

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 😁

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 KZfaq 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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! ❤❤❤❤❤

I teach piano, and many of my students want to play their pieces perfectly the first time and begin at the top of the piece when they make a mistake. I tell them, "It doesn't have to be perfect. Just get it done." If we are preparing for an audition or a recital, then yes, we strive for perfection AFTER we have gone through the crescendo and staccato and expressivo et cetera. Taking action changes the physiology, so it makes sense that doing the next motion would relieve anxiety, perhaps for a few moments. Thank you, Father Mike. God bless you.

I absolutely love him in all he does....so natural. Thank you Fr. Schmitz.

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

I wish I had seen this 5 years ago. This is getting added to my Favorites. I need to remind myself of this from time to time. May God bless and protect you, Fr. Mike.

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." Thank You Lord for Your promise through Your Word!

Loving these messages, hitting home on many occasions. Thank you!!

GOD Bless you too Father Mike!

I was overwhelmed, crying, and paralyzed with anxiety and came across this video. Thank you Fr.Mike, this really helped! ❤️

I’m literally working on three presentations at 12:30 in the morning, this video is a godsend. God bless you Father Mike.

Thanks Father. I am from Malaysia. One day, you found your way to my phone. Now I listen to you when I do my morning walk and share your talk to others who I feel needs it.

Going through this right now while under COVID-19 lockdown. Thank you, Fr. Mike!

I discovered you and Ascension presents in 2020. So many great videos like this. If it weren’t for time home I’d have never found this fountain of positivity and growth.

May God always bless you and Mother Mary and St Joseph protect you. Every time that I need a word to be healed and to be at peace it comes from the Holy Spirit abiding within you. Thank you so much, Fr Mike and I deeply hope that anyone reading this message can breathe deeply in and out and start one step at a time in all those activities that need to complete. Huge hugs. We can do everything through Christ that strengthens us.

God bless you, Father Mike!!!

Your wisdom is beyond your years. Clearly your Holy Spirit is guiding you. Thank you for your passion to help others 🙏

I did a search for sermons on feeling overwhelmed and this video came up. I wasn’t sure at first that this would be for me bc I’m not Catholic, and to be honest I’ve always been nervous around Priests bc I thought I’d be looked down upon for not being perfect or for not being Catholic, but I hit play anyway, I mean no one can see me and no one knows I’m not Catholic🫣, and what a message! It was like God was speaking directly to me😮 Not only did I receive peace from this message, but I learned that I don’t have to be perfect even around a Catholic Priest bc they are human too! I also learned not to judge from fear of being judged!! Thank you for this message Mr Priest Mike (I’m not sure how to address you) but it helped guide me through my beautiful but sometimes very overwhelming life😊

Thank you very much. I needed to hear this this morning. God bless you. Amen.

As far as anxiety and feeling overwhelmed with things it is best prioritize and, you will know what to do first. Generalized anxiety is different

i love the integration and emphasis on "done is better than perfect."

Super helpful and soothing video, exactly what I needed in a time filled with so much anxiety from enduring chronic illness and trying to find a job. Even just watching this my breathing rate has slowed and I feel more hopeful about the day. Thank you Fr Mike, and St Paul 🙏

Thank you for this video. This has been the best answer so far to attacking my battle with 'perfectionism', anxiety and overall fear when it comes to major homework assignments. I watched the other video regarding procrastination and it lost me, but this one definitely helped. Thank you so much.

God bless you Father Mike!

Wow! This came up this morning and it is so timely for what I'm going through. Thank you Father Mike. God bless.

I just discovered this channel and I am so grateful I did! I feel like your talking directly to me Fr. Mike! Thank You for making theses videos! Thank You!

Thanks father Mike 🙏

Thank you for this Father Mike, I am deeply overwhelmed by the demands of my work (college instructor) and my school works (phd student). I am trying not to be inferior against the stress and anxiety of not doing a good work. This video helped me a lot; "Done is better than perfect".

Thank you as always Father Mike you are a blessing from God

Thank you Father Mike, it's been a while since I've watched your vids, but when I do, it's the best message i can hear to help me get through the week

What a timely video for me! As a total melancholic personality (www.amazon.com/The-Temperament-God-Gave-You/dp/1933184027) I recently used this advice from Father Mike and put signs next to my desks at work and at home that say, "JUST GET STARTED" and "DO YOUR BEST AND LET GOD TAKE CARE OF THE REST!" They have been just the reminders that I've needed. Thanks for the insights and encouragement, Father Mike! Keep up the hilarious and awesome work!

You are truly inspirational!! I play your videos for my children ages 8,10& 13. Lots of your videos are appropriate for a range of ages. It gets my kids thinking. They realize how truly blessed they are. They become grateful. Don’t stop making your videos!! God bless you

WOW!! Exactly what I needed to hear Fr Mike! Please keep making these PLEASE!! You are so incredibly relevant - not just by topic but by the way you speak and deliver! Thank God for you :)

Thank you father mike. Here in our church I have found everything I need and everything I was seeking. Thank you for your guidance man. Its very necessary and I been applying it into my life and it’s honestly improving it alot immediately. I been enjoying the gifts from our father fully.

Excellent advice. Thank you!

Fr. Schmitz began by listing what he had to do. So that was his first step. Then he took the next step of choosing one and beginning. This is excellent and recently gave me the confidence to move forward. I succeeded at the project. ;-)

My inspiration, everytime I watch your videos father mike i feel comfort and i can hear Gods message clearly. Please continue to post inspiring videos as this may be a capsule of hope and revelation for people like me.

Fr. Mike - I have often wondered how you cope with all the demands thrown your way - being overwhelmed and a perfectionist is like a career for me - your suggestions are simple and make sense so I will try to incorporate them into my busy lifestyle - somewhere along the way someone is bound to feel left out and take it personally that I am ignoring him/her - not sure how to handle that aspect. Always Look forward to my daily dose of virtual spiritual direction from you - too bad we can’t have virtual confessions.

You're definitely one of the coolest around. Thank you. Loving the videos.

Just take the next good step... I will try that next time I feel overwhelmed. Thanks, Father Mike!

I needed to hear this. Thank you Fr. Mike.

Thanks for your words of wisdom.

Wonderful and soooo true! Just learned this myself after coming back into full communion in faith after a long time away. Ha,ha,ha.......yes the recommending a book with language! I have to have the 'talk' with my 2nd grade grandson when he gets allowed to watch utube junk and adults are saying ' frigg'n'...that I am not listening to that and at 8 he does not get to tell me it's ok! Or some of the other questionable stuff. He says the 'what the' thing too.......nail him on that as well. But I had to smile .... I am an irreverent sass mouth...who's biting wit is more a curse than a blessing....my eyes even feel guilty when I see the bad words bleeped out! How the Lord can change you once you have surrendered to his will.

Wow, this video popped up at the right time! Really needed some wise words and direction. God bless you Fr. Mike, and all of you as well. 🙏💪

Thanks Fr. Mike. Just what I needed to listen to today. God Bless you!😇💕

When I'm racked with anxiety I remember Marcus Aurelius saying there's no past or future only doing what you should do now. Not Biblical but in tune I think.

thank you so much for everything fr Mike your videos have been a great help for me

"Done is better than perfect " may I be able to adapt that motto to my life and move towards greater intimacy and service to Almighty God

You rock Fr. Mike 😇

i love this... thanks Fr.Mike

So needed this thank you !

I have crippling anxiety and I was going through an overwhelming episode rightnow. This is such great advice. Thank you so much 💜

Thank you so much Father Mike!!!! Needed this right now ❤

very encouraging, thank you!

Fr Mike, I love your videos because you make them light and easy to accept, even when/if the topic is something difficult to listen to. Thank you for being a blessing to me and the many who watch your videos. P.S. Loved your disclaimer! Too funny 🤣

Super helpful right now. God bless!

Thanks Father Mike 😊!😊

Thank you, Father Mike. That was powerful. I will use this to help myself and others

Thank you very much.

Gracias padre Mike. La motivación indicada, en el momento justo. Thank's father MIke. The right motivation, just in time

Yes! I can relate to all of this! Thanks father!

This video is exactly what I needed to hear right now, thank you.

Excellent advice. Thank you.

Thank you for the great lesson, Father!

Thank you so much!!! These videos are amazing! It feels like you're actually talking to me face to face and I feel the love from you which is crazy lol!

I needed this. And here it is. Thank you.

Yess!!! That is the word I was waiting to listen "perfection" ... You read my mind Fr. Schmitz! And .... that is not good, cause the only thing it does is to become in anxiety. Thanks!

God bless you for this video, Father Mike. Hit it right on the nail 🙏

It's a blessing to learn from your teaching/messages Fr., God bless!

Thank you, father.

Father mike encourages me to strengthen my relationship with god I’ve been a Catholic my whole life but have never liven like one. (and still need to improve on that) But watching these videos help me to see what god has planned for us and helps me to try to be the best Catholic I can be. Thank you father mike Schmidt

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you for our CL teacher, Sir. Ryan in sending us this video. I really felt that my motivation and diligence really increased HAHA. Most of the time we are stressed in making modules but when i heard this, i felt like i wanted to work harder and I'll do my best to finish our modules HAHA.

YES, THANK YOU

I'm dealing with this right now, thanks Fr. Mike! :)

This is a great video! Showing it to our youth group this weekend!

Thank you, I needed this with finals coming up

So with you on this. Life is hard. One good step at a time.

This was so beautifully said and very helpful to me right now. Thank you & God bless

Thanks for expressing and sharing this, it's actually quite good information and suggestions. I love your eyes and voice and the consciousness/energy that flows from them as well, it feels... just very calm, direct, warm, authentic, open, supportive, positive, understanding, gentle, and even "pure", if that makes any sense. (paraphrase): "If you ever feel overwhelmed, the best thing to do is to just take the next best step -- to *_act_* . Taking _action_ is a killer of anxiety. Because once you start MOVING, what ends up happening is ... the next thing you need to do." Good stuff. A bit rare to find actual sound suggestions in most things related to ''self-help'', in my experience, so again, thank you. It's appreciated. And even though I don't personally know you and haven't met you, what little I've seen of you is appreciated, too :)

i love this so much. thank you.

Loved this!

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