June 22, 2020

Don't Overthink It

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


Summary: 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.

Angie’s comments: This is an encouraging and thought-provoking look at making decisions in your life. Bogel uses great, and relatable, examples to illustrate her points. The questions at the end of each chapter helps with seeing how the book can help you. Although the target audience appears to be women, the book and the examples can be used by anyone. The author does have a slight Christian focus at the end, but only in terms of how it relates to her life.

Recommended for anyone.

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