About the Book: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 like this, but overthinking 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. You can overcome negative thought patterns that are repetitive, unhealthy, and unhelpful and replace them with positive ones 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 good decision-making, Don't Overthink It offers you a framework for making choices you'll be comfortable with, allowing you to use an appropriate amount of energy and freeing you to focus on all the other stuff that matters in life.
My Thoughts:
Don’t Overthink It by Anne Bogel is the type of self-help
book to read once (or more) every year. Though the book focuses on how to deal
with overthinking, much of the advice applies to overall mental health. Chapter
5 (Take Time to Make Time) and chapter 11 (Rituals to Rely On) resonated strongly
with me, but practical suggestions fill the pages of every chapter. There is an
emphasis on preserving mental processing/decision-making power by streamlining
or outsourcing activities as needed. Almost exclusively, the book focuses on
smaller decisions, not big life changes. I found that the advice and practices
by the author could be implemented right away.
I recommend Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions,
Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life by Anne Bogel to anyone,
though the book seems targeted to women. Whether overthinking rates as minor
hinderance or a major issue, this book offers suggestions to empower one to
make healthy choices.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a
copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are
my own.
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