book therapy: don't overthink it

If you saw my Monday post, you'll see how obvious this choice for a book recommendation is. I saw it at a bookstore and, of course, had to buy it immediately. There are plenty of lines that had me nodding, ones I underlined, and a couple that made it onto sticky notes as constant reminders. Bonus: worksheets at the end of each chapter that make for interesting (and sometimes uncomfortable) moments of reflection.

From Goodreads:
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.
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