DNF after 4 attempts. I have tried this book in audio and print.

I love Anne Bogel. I have loved her last two books. But this one just missed the mark in a big way for me. As a constant overthinker, I was excited to read this one. Yet no matter how hard I tried, I felt like nothing here hit the mark. It felt very repetitive and tbh it was just anecdote after anecdote.

I would have loved this as a blog post on her website, but without anything other than anecdotes, this definitely was not worth a whole book of reading.

Don’t Overthink It gave practical advice that can be put into practice right away. I suggested reading this book as a team project at work and all of my coworkers were able to take away something helpful. It was a big hit.

In this book, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the podcast What Should I Read Next, delves into the subject that plagues many--overthinking. Focusing largely on women, Bogel explores the topic well, and provides relatable anecdotes illustrating what it means to be an overthinker. If you enjoy non-fiction, and an easy, relatable style of writing, you will enjoy this book.

Anne's books are always delightful to read. They're fun and chatty, while still being useful. As a chronic overthinker, I appreciated her wit & wisdom and I will definitely buy myself all the flowers from now on.

This book is very helpful for those of us that struggle making decisions whether they be big or small. It will free you up to enjoy life more.

Anne Bogel has done it again. She has taken a topic near and dear to so many readers’ hearts and explained it clearly, concisely, and with compassion. Don’t Overthink It is a guide for those of us who, ahem, struggle to do what comes easily to so many others—make a decision. When in doubt, just buy the flowers.

I discovered Anne’s blog years ago before it was ever a podcast. Then she had the idea for starting the podcast, and I wasn’t interested in only reading posts about books. My how things have changed! Now I can’t get enough of her book recommendations and credit her for my annual reading habit of more than 200 books. Without Anne I don’t know how I would find so many great titles to read.

These great titles include her own work. Don’t Overthink It is just the book you need. If you find yourself thinking right now, “should i get this book next from the library or read something else? I just can’t decide,” this book is for you. I read it with a pen over the course of two plane rides and loved it.

Anne talks about establishing rituals, core values, and indulging in abundance. Just buy the flowers she says (ch 13, which is also a podcast episode if you want to listen to it before you get the book). Last night I had to run to Target to get a new bag because the handle on my duffle broke as I was pulling it off the baggage claim line. So I headed to Target to get a bag and found some cute jeans and shorts that are a length I can’t seem to find anywhere. Oh, also some earrings since I forgot mine.

I couldn’t help but think about the book (which I ran back to my house after Mass before my chiropractor appointment which was right before my flight) to grab. I’m so glad I did. Anne was the perfect companion for my flights today! #dontoverthinkit just get this book now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another fantastic book from Anne! I continue to think of her story about the Trader Joe’s flowers every time I’m at my grocery store, and I buy the flowers. I’ve used her suggestions to simplify the decision-making process, and I’m always happy to be able to move on. Anne’s books are accessible, relatable, and easy to read.

I loved this book so much! I really struggle with this and loved the practical tips.
From now on, I buy the flowers.

Anne Bogel runs my favorite bookish podcast „What should I read next“ and has written two other books that I have enjoyed before, so I was excited to read this one to get 2021 off to a good start.
The writing style is delightful, conversational, and makes you feel like you’re having a cup of tea with a very knowledgeable friend. The tone is warm and understanding. There is a well balanced combination of personal anecdotes, and scientific facts as well as question sheet for your own guided reflections.
I thought this book was both helpful and relatable, I loved this book and will definitely pass it on to others.

I immensely enjoyed this book. Anne has an easy way about her writing that I have always enjoyed in her past work. However, this book hit home in so many ways and her words were very relatable. I learned a lot from this book and immediately ordered copies for my friends as gifts after finishing. This will be a book I return to many times when I find myself in a rut of overthinking everything.

I am so glad I received an ARC, because I don’t think I could have waited until March to read it! As an Enneagram 1 and chronic overthinker, I constantly found myself agreeing with her, laughing at her stories, and scribbling down all the great tips and tricks. I will be coming back to this book over and over again... it will be great for overthinkers, those who know an overthinker, and everyone in between!

This powerful little volume explores the cycle of overthinking, particularly how it relates to decision making, and how pervasive it is for women especially.

I read this book at just the right time, but not for the reasons that would be immediately visible. On the surface, I’m not (at the moment) struggling with a big decision. However, there are a couple of things that have been weighing on me from an emotional-energy perspective. Things that I have no control over, but that I’ve been ruminating on. Bogel talks about what we give our attention to being what our life is made up of, which was a great wake-up call for me to change what I can and move on. She gives practical advice on making big and small decisions, and how to identify and pull yourself out of the overthinking cycle. I particularly loved her writing about value-based decision making, the more you can identify decisions as being aligned to your personal values, the easier those decisions become. I also so appreciated the section on building rituals, which aligns to some of my core values. She quotes the film Sideways with, “You know, the day you open a '61 Cheval Blanc... that's the special occasion.” A perfect quote that sums up both my love of wine ;), and my personal belief in doing something special just because.
I was lucky enough to get a digital ARC for this book, but I pre-ordered the physical copy months ago and can’t wait to get my hands on it. Yes, it’s a beautiful little book but I know I’ll turn to it again and again for strategies to help me whenever I start to feel a little stuck.

I've turned to this book over and over since I read it earlier this year. Full of practical advice to keep you on track. Don't get stalled in a loop of overthinking again!

Ooo, this one is like salve to a busy mama's heart. It provides commentary that feels like something I would say to a friend or even myself.

This book really spoke to me, as a constant overthinker, when I first read it. The timing of reading this title was perfect, as the pandemic that followed the publication was a prime time for me to overthink. I was able to put some of the practices detailed in the book into practice, and I truly feel like they helped me be more present with my family and feel more peace with the decisions I made and with the flexibility in planning that has been necessary during 2020. I have already gone back to this book multiple times, so I am glad I marked it up with book darks after reading. Don't Overthink It was a very helpful, practical book, and I am really thankful it fell into my hands at just the right time.

I didn't think I was much of an over thinker until I read this book. Wow! There are so many ways we overthink things without even realizing it. Anne is spot on with her details, her understanding, and her in depth explanations of this problem we all have at one time or another. Other reviewers have called this book "life changing" and it is. I even shared it with my husband! It's on his nightstand and he's just starting to dig in. I know it will be helpful for him too (and us a a couple).

It is not just for those who want to feel good about themselves. It's for everyone who wants to address this issue head on and learn how to deal with it. Anne shows us the everyday energy-sappers like decision fatigue, technology overload, and self-sabotage disguised as data collection. Who knew?? I get bogged down in data collection. And now during this pandemic, Anne'’s advice to build in margin for the unexpected is perfect and timely. Again, who knew???

This should be a required book in high school so kids could get to know themselves better before heading off to college. It could really help them moving forward!

Love this book.

Anne Bogel does an excellent job of describing everyday situations that we spend too much time debating. She provides a series of logical steps to help get through each situation . She gives readers a variety of options on how to approach problems from what to have for dinner to whether or not to travel. This was particularly helpful during the stressful times of the pandemic. I highly recommend it.

How I Will Use Don't Overthink It
I got a lot of ideas from the book but I'll just share three of them here...
Problem: Decision Fatigue
Solution: Limit Yourself to Free Yourself
My Action: Don't we all feel like we're having to make decisions ALL.DAY.LONG?! Not just that, but there are so many choices out there that I can feel overwhelmed. Anne talks about ways you can limit some of those decisions including looking at what you're wearing. I'm not quite ready to have a 'uniform' like Steve Jobs with his jeans and turtlenecks but I'm really intrigued by the idea of Project 333 from Courtney Carver where basically for 3 months I will limit myself to 33 items. Fewer choices = easier decision making! I've been thinking about doing this for awhile and this book gave me the motivation to go for it (I'll write about my experience here in a few months!).

Problem: How Do I Decide Where to Spend My Time & Energy?
Solution: Decide What Matters
Action: One of the biggest 'ah-ha' moments for me with this book was tying together decision making with my values. Once I know what really matters to me then the decisions can flow from that. Something I'm working on is putting together my priorities for the year and I'm not talking 20 different things, that doesn't narrow it down! I'm looking at the top 3 so I really put my focus and energy into those and once that's set deciding how to spend my time (or where NOT to) should be clear. I'm using the tool/goal planner Cultivate What Matters but really you can use a pen and paper.

Problem: Enjoying Simple Abundance
Solution: #buytheflowers (this will make sense in a minute)
Action: I LOVE Anne's story in the book about being in Trader Joe's and deciding whether to buy flowers or not. Haven't we all sat there and asked ourselves 'should I or shouldn't I'. I love that this book is saying...You Should!!! So here's my equivalent: Chips and Guacamole. I love Chips & Guac but here's how my mind works when I see it on the menu:
-Are tortilla chips gluten free?
-I really want that but is it too many calories?
-Aren't avocados good for you? It's healthy fat, right?
-Maybe if I only have a few and save some for later?
-Who am I kidding, if I order chips & guac I am going to inhale that whole thing.
ARGH! If I get them I feel guilty, if I don't get them I feel like I have deprived myself.
So here's my decision, if chips & guac are on the menu I AM ORDERING THEM! There, my decision is made so now I don't have to decide whenever I go to a restaurant (don't you want to go have dinner with me now :)

An excellent and progressive way to consider decision making and daily life. Anne writes like she is talking with her best friend and today, that is you. You will pick up great tips on how to improve. I particularly liked the exercises at the end of each chapter to help me work through and remember the tips. This is a great book for most everyone in your life as we all overthink in some area or another and I have not seen anyone else tackle it in such an easy to read and fun way.