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3.0

As a chronic overthinker (and someone who has, at times, debilitating levels of anxiety), I spent last winter collecting resources in order to begin searching for healing in 2021. Don't Overthink It was the first book I picked up, and I think it's a great starting place for anyone wanting to work on their mental health.

I enjoyed Bogel's writing style, and her use of personal anecdotes was helpful for me to visualize the ideas and lessons she puts on the page. My highlighter got quite a bit of use due to the great points she makes throughout the book. My rating of 3 stars reflects what I said above: this is more of an introduction to overthinking, and I think it will be most helpful for the average person who deals with the peskiness of an overactive brain. For those dealing with complex mental health issues or intrusive thoughts/negatively reinforcing thoughts, it's a nice starting point (but certainly won't act as a bandage to the issues at hand).

Overall, Don't Overthink It is a handy little resource for reminding yourself of some simple strategies to combat overthinking.