Summary of Why Your Perfectionism Keeps You From Doing Anything

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The YouTube video "Why Your Perfectionism Keeps You From Doing Anything" discusses how perfectionism can often lead to paralysis, preventing people from starting or completing tasks. The speaker explains that this is because we recognize that we can do a good job and that getting started is the right answer. He also discusses how Americans have become numb to loss, and how this has led to us using distraction instead of grieving. The video provides tips on how to deal with disappointment and cope with setbacks.

• 00:00:00 This YouTube video discusses the difficulty of overcoming perfectionism, which often leads to paralysis in completing tasks. The speaker points out that if it wasn't really an option, or if it was an option with a low chance of success, then it would be easy to just start working. However, because we recognize that we can do a good job and that getting started is the right answer, we are often hindered by our perfectionism.
• 00:05:00 The speaker discusses how Americans have become numb to loss, and how this has led to us using distraction instead of grieving. He references the Columbine High School shooting, and how people used to grieve together. He then goes on to say that, in recent years, we have become numb to loss, and that we have started to use distraction instead of grieving.
• 00:10:00 The speaker provides a brief explanation of how perfectionism can prevent someone from grieving properly after a loss. The speaker suggests that in order to grieve, individuals must first process the loss and let go of the need for perfection. After the grief process is completed, individuals can move on and be better off for it.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the concept of "grieving," which is the process of accepting a loss and moving forward. It explains that sometimes the process of grieving is unbearable, and that people should see a medical professional if they are having physical symptoms. The video also points out that pain is a psychosomatic symptom, and that people should understand that the body and mind are connected.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses how perfectionism can keep people from moving on from losses, and offers tips on how to deal with disappointment and cope with setbacks.
• 00:25:00 The speaker discusses the challenges of grieving a family member with Alzheimer's Disease, which can be bittersweet due to the person's gradual decline. She recommends seeking professional help, as well as resources for coping with the disease and its accompanying grief.