Anne Bogel

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 a life of constant overthinking, but it 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. Not only can you overcome negative thought patterns that are repetitive, unhealthy, and unhelpful, you can replace them with positive thought patterns 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 making good decisions, Don't Overthink It offers you a framework for making choices you'll be comfortable with, using an appropriate amount of energy, freeing you to focus on all the other stuff that matters in life.

Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

Don't Overthink It

Sierra Nguyen

A very practical book full of stories from the author's life and journaling questions for you to reflect on your own thought process and stop overthinking. In this book, Anne Bogel did not criticize being an overthinker because it is normal and she herself has run into countless situations where she is overthinking the hell out of overthinking. Her stories are very relatable, such as the time when you don't know what to pick among two good choices, or the time when you don't know if you should spend money on something that's not necessary but it makes you feel good. We've all been there. 

Don't overthink it, people. Just grab this book and give it a try.

sophia n

i was waffling between 4 and 5 stars, mostly because i felt like this book missed touching on one big thing (mental illness) bUT despite that i actually really, really liked this book and already want to recommend it to a bunch of people.

i think if you're struggling with the weight of overthinking/depression or chronic anxiety and you're feeling completely overwhelmed by it, i wouldn't say this book is right for you. i'm pretty sure i picked it up because i actually was actively seeking advice and was truly ready to take it in and make some changes, and if i'd read this 6 months ago, i doubt i would've really been able to take it. it's incredibly practical and balances perfectly between quotes from other inspiring writers, personal examples, and straightforward actionable steps for you to work on and incorporate into your life.

highly rec if you're looking to challenge yourself to really reflect on your own shit and try and make changes. also the author narrates her own audiobook and her voice is like pure ASMR lol i loved it, it was a wonderful addition to my morning routine :)

Julia

I listened to this via audiobook. Worthy of 5 stars! She keeps the book moving and light. I didn’t find myself wanting to move ahead to the next tip as she was very good and keeping everything centered and beneficial. Found this book to be a great help on streamlining my thought process with home and also work life.

 Bruna Acioly Leão

Reading this made me realize I am actually NOT that much of an overthinker, but I do suffer from analysis paralysis and thought spirals from time to time, especially when I am in a particularly anxious state. I appreciated Anne's tips on how to cope with those things and the strategies she describes are easy to follow and a good way to practice cognitive therapy.

Also, I like Anne's writing and her anecdotes and I found both her written style and her voice (narrating the audiobook) very soothing.

Don't Overthink It Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

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