Don’t Overthink It combines personal stories with research and theories to answer the question, How do I stop Overthinking?
Each chapter gave practical advice in easy to follow steps with Anne’s personal stories to demonstrate how she or a friend has incorporated the steps to stop overthinking. The end of each chapter also provided questions for reflection and to think through for the upcoming weeks as you practice your new skills.
Altogether I found the book to be a valuable resource and well thought out in its composition. There are many steps that I look forward to utilizing in my day to day routine and will be referring to the book again in the future.

Don't Overthink It tackles the issue facing many today, decision fatigue, too many options and confusing choices. Anne takes the reader through different possible reasons that might cause you to "overthink". Some will resonate, and some will not, and that is okay. I relate to the introduction story about worrying about the weather and how it will affect travel. Literally no control over the situation, so go into over planning mode. I didn't however, understand the example of finishing your taxes way ahead of time and then waiting until the very last minute to mail them. One of the key thoughts I picked up on was essentially deciding on a value and then letting that value guide a yes/no decision. For example, "I will always say yes to an opportunity to see my childhood best friend." When an question comes up whether to visit the friend, or go to a concert, the decision is already made for you, you visit the friend. I can see this concept coming in very useful. Many other good take-aways!

A good book for your home library!

I received an advanced copy of this via Net Galley.

Very excited to read Anne Bogel's latest book! I got and read her first two books after a book tour event a couple years ago and loved them and found her Modern Mrs. Darcy blog and What Should I Read Next podcast. The book is in her voice and I felt like she was sitting with me telling stories and giving advice and ideas. I'm a thinker -- though had never considered myself an overthinker I did recognize some unproductive patterns that I can fall into and picked up several ideas about how to make decisions, simplify, improve focus and just be more intentional. I heard Anne read one chapter on her podcast a couple weeks ago and can say that it stuck in my head and I've taken to heart at least one idea (driving the prettier route). Anne knows books and readers and her own writing will never disappoint.

Who says you can’t teach an old woman new tricks? Anne Bogel has done just that for me! And she’s done it with all the warmth, passion and humor she exudes on her weekly podcast, “What Should I Read Next?” Through her own and her friends’ experiences, Anne illustrates ways that overthinking sabotages pleasures in everyday living. Simple, concrete alternatives presented make this a self-help book that really can make a difference.

“We don’t want to fritter away our one precious life second-guessing ourselves about a conversation we had last Thursday or whether we’re sick enough to go to the doctor or when we’re going to squeeze in a Costco run this week.”

Clutter. We perpetually drop off bags at the thrift store because we don’t want to waste our lives organizing, cleaning, and tidying things in our homes that don’t spark joy.

But what about the uncertainty, worry and rumination renting valuable real estate in our minds?. Anne Bogel’s newest book, Don’t Overthink It, ties together hot topics like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, habits, rituals, values, abundance, and growth mindset in an easy-to-read, conversational style that I flew through in a day.

Some books on these topics are more academic, and I tend to move on to the next thing without using those fascinating facts in my daily life. While Anne’s writing is backed up by research, she also offers lots of ways she (or followers and friends) use these ideas in real life. The reflection questions at the end of each chapter are perfect journal prompts to return to and ponder how to fit these strategies into my own life.

Don’t Overthink It goes on sale March 3, but preorder bonuses are available at www.overthinkbook.com if you order early. (Thanks @ModernMrsDarcy for the digital ARC.)