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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
I LOVED this book. I have long been a fan of Anne Bogel and love her advice about reading and the bookish life. I've read (and recommended to friends) some of her other work in the past, and when I heard this book was coming, I couldn't wait! Don't Overthink It lays out advice for overthinkers in a relatable and readable way. Anne's strategies are approachable instead of overwhelming. She really emphasizes one small step at a time. Reading this book felt like being encouraged by a friend! Thanks to this book, my new mantra is "Being right isn't the same as being perfect." I found myself jotting down lots of notes and returning to her strategies time and again after reading them. I especially enjoyed the quizzes at the end of each chapter. These are a great way to reflect on what you've read and absorb all the new information. I've been raving about the book already and can't wait to share it with friends!
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I feel like most of these things I already knew?
3.5 stars
Bogel starts by acknowledging that overthinking isn't a new topic or unchartered territory for anyone but the purpose of her book is to bring together all the pieces under one cover. In all her years of reading on the topic, she had not run across a book that covered what she felt the average person needed. I did like this book, and felt it made more sense for her to be writing it than I did her title "Reading People."
We ALL do it. Overthink. And I don't know about you but I overthink the small stuff - or to use another book title, I sweat the small stuff. Actually, I overthink the big stuff too. Ugh. And overthinking is the worst. It leads us into a spiral of doubt, second-guessing, unable to follow through, making no decision (which is making a decision), and looking like a flake. Anne Bogel's book on overthinking is like meeting her for coffee a handful of times and this is the topic of conversation. It meets the problem of overthinking head-on and Bogel offers some ideas on how to stop overthinking. Listen, none of the ideas are necessarily new but they are good, solid reminders. We've all got so much going on that we need reminders from time to time. And usually overthinking begins before we are aware of it so Bogel's ideas help stop the spiral that has started and she also presents some good methods for stopping the overthinking before we start. I really liked chapter 4 in which she talks about identifying and/or creating the values we want to live by and into and using those to inform decisions we have to make. She gave several examples and showed the reader how using a value established can stop overthinking from starting in some, or maybe all, cases. I believe it was chapter 9 in which she discussed outsourcing to help with those decisions that might lead to an overthinking session. There were some good ideas and points in that chapter as well.
I'm glad I read the book when I did, I think - without realizing it - I've been engaging in a bit of overthinking, and now that it's not on the backburner of my mind maybe I can stop, in some cases before I even start! *fingers crossed*
Bogel starts by acknowledging that overthinking isn't a new topic or unchartered territory for anyone but the purpose of her book is to bring together all the pieces under one cover. In all her years of reading on the topic, she had not run across a book that covered what she felt the average person needed. I did like this book, and felt it made more sense for her to be writing it than I did her title "Reading People."
We ALL do it. Overthink. And I don't know about you but I overthink the small stuff - or to use another book title, I sweat the small stuff. Actually, I overthink the big stuff too. Ugh. And overthinking is the worst. It leads us into a spiral of doubt, second-guessing, unable to follow through, making no decision (which is making a decision), and looking like a flake. Anne Bogel's book on overthinking is like meeting her for coffee a handful of times and this is the topic of conversation. It meets the problem of overthinking head-on and Bogel offers some ideas on how to stop overthinking. Listen, none of the ideas are necessarily new but they are good, solid reminders. We've all got so much going on that we need reminders from time to time. And usually overthinking begins before we are aware of it so Bogel's ideas help stop the spiral that has started and she also presents some good methods for stopping the overthinking before we start. I really liked chapter 4 in which she talks about identifying and/or creating the values we want to live by and into and using those to inform decisions we have to make. She gave several examples and showed the reader how using a value established can stop overthinking from starting in some, or maybe all, cases. I believe it was chapter 9 in which she discussed outsourcing to help with those decisions that might lead to an overthinking session. There were some good ideas and points in that chapter as well.
I'm glad I read the book when I did, I think - without realizing it - I've been engaging in a bit of overthinking, and now that it's not on the backburner of my mind maybe I can stop, in some cases before I even start! *fingers crossed*
Don't overthink on the fact that there's too many books entitled 'Don't Overthink It'
I enjoyed this book so much! It is helpful for me because I tend to 'over think' everything; if this is not you, read it anyway---there is a good deal of wisdom which is applicable for all.
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book was a fantastic read at just the right time in my life. It certainly wasn't always comfortable but I'm glad I invested the time and energy into it. There were many practical tips, though provoking questions and just a sense of almost a friend sitting down to share with you what works for them. The only reason I didn't give this top marks is that sometimes it felt a little heavy handed on the referencing other materials/people.
fast-paced
I believe this is her best work yet. I appreciated the mix of personal stories and experiences peppered with common sense, sound advise and words of wisdom from @annebogel and others she worked with in researching “overthinking”.
Added bonus at the end of each chapter are some questions she asks the reader to ponder and then journal about. I thought this was helpful in bringing to light areas I’m flawed in or want to improve on.
Added bonus at the end of each chapter are some questions she asks the reader to ponder and then journal about. I thought this was helpful in bringing to light areas I’m flawed in or want to improve on.
A concise read about how overthinking can be harmful. It can paralyze you from taking action. It can prevent you from doing the things you want in life. The author does a great job of providing real-world examples as well as offering several exercises to try to help get you out of your own head. What I find peculiar is that this book is clearly directed to women. However, the advice provided is good for anyone of any gender. In fact, many of the real-world examples were about men in the author's life. The subject matter in this book is useful for any person wishing to improve their life and the overthinking that may be holding them back.
