“The way we see ourselves has enormous implications on how we live our lives.”
We all have things in our lives that we spend too much time thinking about. Whether it’s small decisions, big decisions, spending money or saying the right thing, we can get stuck thinking about that thing over and over and over. Anne Bogel admits to being a person who overthinks a lot in many areas and shares her tips for trying to get unstuck in Don’t Overthink It.
I came across Anne Bogel just a few years ago despite being an avid bookworm like her. She has a book review blog called Modern Mrs. Darcy. I first came across her though when I read her book, Reading People, about personality tests. I really loved that book and then found her blog and her book I’d Rather Be Reading (which is a wonderful book for any book lover). I was able to read an advanced copy of Don’t Overthink It through NetGalley.
Don’t Overthink It is divided into three sections that covers setting yourself up for success, taking charge and letting the sun shine in. Each section has chapters that cover a specific type of overthinking and ways to help overcome it. She uses a lot of examples from her own life. One example was when she and her husband were on vacation in New York City and it rained the hour they planned to walk through Central Park. They thought about going to a restaurant or coffee shop but didn’t know if any near them were good. So they spend the hour thinking about it instead of making a decision and enjoying something.
I would highly recommend Don’t Overthink It to anyone who experiences overthinking. It gives lots of situations and some really good solid tips for taking control over your thought life. Just even being exposed to that idea can help a lot – you can be in control of your thoughts!
Do you overthink? Share how in the comments below!