Don't Overthink It
Ratings15
Average rating4.3
15
Ratings15
Average rating4.3
A Wall Street Journal bestseller! *** We've all been there: stuck in a cycle of what-ifs, plagued by indecision, paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong. Nobody wants to live a life of constant overthinking, but it doesn't feel like something we can choose to stop doing. It feels like something we're wired to do, something we just can't escape. But is it? Anne Bogel's answer is no. Not only can you overcome negative thought patterns that are repetitive, unhealthy, and unhelpful, you can replace them with positive thought patterns that will bring more peace, joy, and love into your life. In Don't Overthink It, you'll find actionable strategies that can make an immediate and lasting difference in how you deal with questions both small--Should I buy these flowers?--and large--What am I doing with my life? More than a book about making good decisions, Don't Overthink It offers you a framework for making choices you'll be comfortable with, using an appropriate amount of energy, freeing you to focus on all the other stuff that matters in life.
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DNF at 45%.
I mean, who microwaves a melon? And while I was tempted to berate myself further and wallow in my misfortune, that wouldn't have done anyone any good, especially me.
Loved this. A self help book that doesn't talk down to me, or make me feel judged. Great tips on how to not overthink, and clearing our brains.
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HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone who struggles with anxiety, overthinking, and just bad thought patterns. This book was INCREDIBLE!!! Every chapter I was thinking ‘this author is inside my head, like she knows exactly what I'm struggling with!' Not only did the author identify my struggles, but she gave bite-sized action steps with each chapter. This will become a regular listen for me as I continue working on my overthinking. Huge thank you to the author for such an incredible book!
I picked this book up at just the right time. I was overwhelmed by how much I want to read. Overwhelmed by things I want to watch. Overwhelmed my work. Overwhelmed by all the thoughts in my head. Anne reminds me to slow down. She gives actionable suggestions to take control of my thought life rather than have it control me. These are not a checklist to be done in a certain order to experience the magic spell, but a number of suggestions that will fit some and not others. More than the actionable, I appreciated the thoughts and ideology behind the actions. Anne doesn't give us a prescription but gives understanding of a number of ways we overthink and goes attitudes and strategies can change the way we think. This may not be the pinnacle of intellectual and psychological wisdom, but it has given me much to think about and courage to be a person who adds more joy and kindness to myself and the people I meet rather than an energy drain.
