Don’t Overthink It Book Review

The moment I saw it was being written, I knew I needed the Don’t Overthink It book by Anne Bogel.

Am I an overthinker? Well, I procrastinated starting a blog for over two years. Why? Because I couldn’t decide what to name the blog. (Give it an easily memorable name that clearly defines your niche. Or…if you think you’ll ever want to publish a book, use your own name….back and forth. Back and forth…)

Yes, it took me two years to make this decision.

There are posts I’ve never written because I couldn’t decide on a title.

And it’s not just in the writing world that I struggle with overthinking. I often agonize over grocery store purchases. (Is it worth the extra pennies to get the brand of canned tomatoes I prefer? Should I purchase the Cheetos?) What is best dog food for Luma, our dog? Which pair of shoes should I purchase? Should I go to the event or stay home? And really…what should I do with my life now that I’m an Empty Nester?

Yes, I qualify as an overthinker.

Overthinking Steals Joy and Opportunity

I think we can all see that in almost every case, it’s better to do the thing than to ruminate over it endlessly. 

Right? Yes.

Don’t Overthink It Book Can Help

Don’t Overthink It is packed full of practical tips and encouragement to help us move past the agonizing “rumination” stage and into living with purpose and joy. Full of engaging anecdotes and applicable quotes, this book encourages us to stop unhealthy thought cycles and set ourselves up for success.

Don’t Overthink It is broken down into three sections:

• Setting Ourselves Up For Success. This section helps us lay a foundation to become a person who is not prone to overthinking.
• Taking Charge teaches us how to overcome unhealthy thought patterns and implement useful practices.
• Letting the Sun Shine In examines how we can think our way in to enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

Applying Don’t Overthink It

 I especially appreciate the “Next Steps” section at the end of each chapter. The questions/journaling prompts helped me identify areas of unproductive thinking in my own life. These prompts feature questions such as: What do you value? What kind of person do you want to be? What habits serve you well right now?

I love books that help me identify the problem, see the desired outcome, and then break it down into small steps I can take to improve. This is one of those books!

Just yesterday I became mired down in unhelpful ‘what if’s’, and recognized that I was overthinking.

And then stopped and diverted myself to something more productive.

That’s why I highly recommend this book!

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 Don’t Overthink It by Anne Bogel

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