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Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
Anne Bogel
3.87 AVERAGE
680 reviews for:
Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
Anne Bogel
3.87 AVERAGE
Don't Overthink It is the book I didn't know I needed. One of my favorite aspects was all the instances when Bogel uses real-life examples to explain different behaviors. This really brought home to me where in my life I have been overthinking and getting stuck in decision making.
Maybe it's just because I already read her blog and listen to her podcast occasionally, but Bogel's narration felt like the voice of a familiar friend talking to me while we sipped coffee. It made the book pleasant and quick to read.
Best of all, Don't Overthink It is supremely practical. Even without the questions at the end of each chapter, the book prompts reflection and change. A highlighter and notebook in hand would serve the reader well as they read.
So, still wondering if you should buy this book? I bet you know what I'm going to say. Don't Overthink It!
Maybe it's just because I already read her blog and listen to her podcast occasionally, but Bogel's narration felt like the voice of a familiar friend talking to me while we sipped coffee. It made the book pleasant and quick to read.
Best of all, Don't Overthink It is supremely practical. Even without the questions at the end of each chapter, the book prompts reflection and change. A highlighter and notebook in hand would serve the reader well as they read.
So, still wondering if you should buy this book? I bet you know what I'm going to say. Don't Overthink It!
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This was such a great book. It really opens your eyes on the things and bad habits we’ve grown used to doing, and then gives you a hand out. Absolutely loved this book.
3.5 stars
This book synthesizes and gathers research and ideas about not overthinking. There are lots of personal stories and examples and it's focused on practical application. I found it useful because I am a highly experienced overthinker.
This book synthesizes and gathers research and ideas about not overthinking. There are lots of personal stories and examples and it's focused on practical application. I found it useful because I am a highly experienced overthinker.
I didn't think I was an overthinker until I read this book, and I certainly didn't think about all the ways overthinking was affecting my life. There are many pertinent examples and helpful tips. I especially enjoyed the chapter on creating rituals.
I went into Don’t Overthink It knowing that I am definitely an overthinker. My nature includes being analytical, logical, and a learner. Much of the time these strengths serve me well. Sometimes I spend so much time on these things I miss opportunities or just experience plain old indecision.
The book includes so many real-world examples and practical tips that help you understand how various aspects of overthinking can affect your life and how to start dealing with it. I know I’ll be rereading soon and revisiting chapters over time.
One example is a section called Complete the Cycle. I remember reading the original blog post the author wrote about this, and it really helped with what should be a pretty easy task for a single person: laundry. Somehow that process would stress me out, and I could never figure out why. I tried the simple idea of just doing one load at a time — wash, dry, and put away before starting the next load — and it made a huge difference. Sure, sometimes that doesn’t work, like when preparing to travel, but most of the time it does. Reading about this again in the book reminded me that I wanted to see if I could identify more opportunities to complete the cycle.
Even if you don’t think you’re an overthinker, this book likely still has plenty to share with you about making decisions and creating a better future.
The book includes so many real-world examples and practical tips that help you understand how various aspects of overthinking can affect your life and how to start dealing with it. I know I’ll be rereading soon and revisiting chapters over time.
One example is a section called Complete the Cycle. I remember reading the original blog post the author wrote about this, and it really helped with what should be a pretty easy task for a single person: laundry. Somehow that process would stress me out, and I could never figure out why. I tried the simple idea of just doing one load at a time — wash, dry, and put away before starting the next load — and it made a huge difference. Sure, sometimes that doesn’t work, like when preparing to travel, but most of the time it does. Reading about this again in the book reminded me that I wanted to see if I could identify more opportunities to complete the cycle.
Even if you don’t think you’re an overthinker, this book likely still has plenty to share with you about making decisions and creating a better future.
I have been reading Anne Bogel's blog entries and listening to her podcast for years. I ordered this book even before it was published. I felt that the topic spoke to me and some of my worrying and overthinking tendencies. Why, why, why did I wait so long to read it? It languished on my bookshelf for more than two years. I finally picked it up this week and finished it quickly. Anne writes in a very approachable and understandable way. She also provides MANY excellent concrete examples of how to stop the overthinking cycle. I feel like she is one of my neighbors or friends, and we can share our books and overthinking problems over a cuppa tea. I have already suggested this book to one of my friends, and would highly recommend it to others.
Lots of good strategies here (and lots of things that were spot-on for me, such as agonizing over whether or not to buy the flowers at Trader Joe's!)
Like her podcasts, Anne’s books are always warm, friendly, and interesting. She and I are fairly different and at different stages in life, so not everything applied. But still a good read with some helpful reminders about how not to get tangled up in your own brain.