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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
679 reviews for:
Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
Anne Bogel
3.87 AVERAGE
((3.5 stars)) I really enjoyed this book! Quick read, and a lot of great tips to get out of your head and start living the life you want. I think I got more out of the beginning of the book, and my interest in it waned towards the end, but all in all, a very valuable read.
Don't Overthink It tackles the issue facing many today, decision fatigue, too many options and confusing choices. Anne takes the reader through different possible reasons that might cause you to "overthink". Some will resonate, and some will not, and that is okay. I relate to the introduction story about worrying about the weather and how it will affect travel. Literally no control over the situation, so go into over planning mode. I didn't however, understand the example of finishing your taxes way ahead of time and then waiting until the very last minute to mail them. One of the key thoughts I picked up on was essentially deciding on a value and then letting that value guide a yes/no decision. For example, "I will always say yes to an opportunity to see my childhood best friend." When an question comes up whether to visit the friend, or go to a concert, the decision is already made for you, you visit the friend. I can see this concept coming in very useful. Many other good take-aways!
A good book for your home library!
I received an advanced copy of this via Net Galley.
A good book for your home library!
I received an advanced copy of this via Net Galley.
I preordered this book for my daughter who tends to overthink big and small decisions but wanted to read it first. As a psychologist, I think many of the strategies are very useful and good things to be "thinking" about and always think the analogies and examples help explain the strategy. The questions at the end of each chapter are also thought provoking.
I really enjoyed listening to and discovering Anne Bogel's outlook as she shared her experience, perspective and possible solutions, options and process on getting away from overthinking mindset.
As an overthinker myself I have to say I really connected, enjoyed and found the book a great insight, practical and inspiring to implement and experience some of Anne's suggestions and processes.
I do find when the author narrates the book, especially in the self development and wellness field it makes a better listening experience and that is definitely the case with this book. It was a pleasure to listen to the author narrate her book and bring what is an understanding of the subject matter to life in a way that seems possible to achieve.
I know I will re-listen and return to this book often for inspiration and discover more on each read.
As an overthinker myself I have to say I really connected, enjoyed and found the book a great insight, practical and inspiring to implement and experience some of Anne's suggestions and processes.
I do find when the author narrates the book, especially in the self development and wellness field it makes a better listening experience and that is definitely the case with this book. It was a pleasure to listen to the author narrate her book and bring what is an understanding of the subject matter to life in a way that seems possible to achieve.
I know I will re-listen and return to this book often for inspiration and discover more on each read.
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Thanks to Ann Chase, a friend, avid reader and children's librarian extraordinaire, I learned of Anne Bogel and her Modern Mrs Darcy blog. Having been a follower of Bogel's Instagram posts, I decided it might be interesting to read one of her books, and the title of this one resonated.
If you have ever gone to an ice cream shop with me, you will know that it can take an inordinately long time for me to choose a flavor, especially if there are a lot of flavors. The easiest ice cream decisions have always been at The Charmery, based in Baltimore. The choice was simple: Maryland Mud.
Making snap decisions has always been taxing for me because, as the book title implies, there is too much time spent overthinking the decision. Something about aging and simply getting tired of not being decisive has caused me to voluntarily and intentionally work to change the "overthinking" habit. Reading this book was a way to add positive support to that change.
Bogel offeres multiple approaches for ways to change a mindset from overthinking, and thus being indecisive, to making a decision and taking action. This is a fairly short (179 pages) easy to read book. If you find yourself overthinking or being indecisive (this one or that one or none of them…) it may well be worth your time to check out the suggestions.
One of the tips I appreciated was (paraphrased) to not sweat the small stuff. Make a decision and move on. If you aren't happy with the decision, the next time a similar situation presents itself you can make a different decision. Another tip I liked was to make a decision (for something that is encountered on a regular basis) and then let that become your "rote" decision so you don't have to make a new decision each time. Case in point from Bogel's experience: when shopping at Trader Joe's, if you want to splurge on the flowers then go ahead and do that every time; don't spend time debating the issue each time you shop there.
I have noticed, even before reading this book, that it is rather satisfying to make a decision and move forward rather than wallow in the uncertainty loop of 'should I or shouldn't I.' So, if you are debating reading this book, go ahead and do so!
If you have ever gone to an ice cream shop with me, you will know that it can take an inordinately long time for me to choose a flavor, especially if there are a lot of flavors. The easiest ice cream decisions have always been at The Charmery, based in Baltimore. The choice was simple: Maryland Mud.
Making snap decisions has always been taxing for me because, as the book title implies, there is too much time spent overthinking the decision. Something about aging and simply getting tired of not being decisive has caused me to voluntarily and intentionally work to change the "overthinking" habit. Reading this book was a way to add positive support to that change.
Bogel offeres multiple approaches for ways to change a mindset from overthinking, and thus being indecisive, to making a decision and taking action. This is a fairly short (179 pages) easy to read book. If you find yourself overthinking or being indecisive (this one or that one or none of them…) it may well be worth your time to check out the suggestions.
One of the tips I appreciated was (paraphrased) to not sweat the small stuff. Make a decision and move on. If you aren't happy with the decision, the next time a similar situation presents itself you can make a different decision. Another tip I liked was to make a decision (for something that is encountered on a regular basis) and then let that become your "rote" decision so you don't have to make a new decision each time. Case in point from Bogel's experience: when shopping at Trader Joe's, if you want to splurge on the flowers then go ahead and do that every time; don't spend time debating the issue each time you shop there.
I have noticed, even before reading this book, that it is rather satisfying to make a decision and move forward rather than wallow in the uncertainty loop of 'should I or shouldn't I.' So, if you are debating reading this book, go ahead and do so!
I wish this book was more research based. I'm not saying there wasn't any but just not enough for my liking. A lot of it was personal anecdotes and what worked for the author. Either way, there are some strategies in here that could help break the overthinking cycle.
hopeful
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inspiring
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hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I think this book is a wonderful place to start one's journey to more intentional thought and to practice self care in this way. I think that it should not be thought of as a manual towards making easier decisions, but as more of a field guide towards understanding how easier decisions can be made