"... There are ways that those with superperfectionist traits can try to take things down a notch. They can try to break down tasks into more manageable bites,

"... There are ways that those with superperfectionist traits can try to take things down a notch. They can try to break down tasks into more manageable bites, so it does not feel overwhelming. ..." Decomposition works because the tasks are do-able. The downside, any lack of resolution, timidity or weakness at any particular point at the transition from one chunk to another can trigger failure.