Anne Bogel - Dont Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

Ruminating over decisions and problems can waste all kinds of time. In this upbeat and encouraging book, Anne shows readers how to escape this mental trap and free up space for lifes adventures.

Laura Vanderkam , author of Off the Clock and Juliet s School of Possibilities

Any interaction with Anne or her work leaves me feeling calmer about life. Shes our wise internet sister who always has solid advice, and this book is no exception.

Kendra Adachi , author of The Lazy Genius Way

With her signature combination of best-friend warmth and expert insight, Anne Bogel has provided a gift in Don t Overthink It. For those of us who care about living wisely and contributing well, Anne offers practical, rich perspective on how we can make decisions without getting stuck in what-ifs. Don t Overthink It will be a companion for readers as they make transformative decisions and find themselves stumped by everyday dilemmas.

Beth Silvers , coauthor of I Think Youre Wrong (But I m Listening) and cohost of the Pantsuit Politics podcast

Ive been reading Anne Bogel for over a decade. As I look back, I see that her words have led me to some of the most important insights of my life. Her gift is showing how small shiftsespecially in how we thinkcan open up a new perspective and a new path. While many of us struggle with a world full of choices, both big and small, Don t Overthink It does what Anne always doesshows us theres another way.

Sarah Stewart Holland , coauthor of I Think Youre Wrong (But Im Listening) and cohost of the Pantsuit Politics podcast

As a card-carrying member of Overthinkers Anonymous, I didnt just want Anne Bogel to write this book, I needed her to write it. I am so grateful she did. This isnt just a book about overthinking; its a practical, doable guide to stop doing itand to find the wholeness and freedom that come from taking the steps Anne has so thoughtfully provided.

Marybeth Mayhew Whalen , author of nine novels, chronic overthinker, and cofounder of She Reads

Anne Bogel can read our minds, and our minds are overthinking. She gets it, and she has real answers instead of pithy platitudes. We dont want to live this wayruminating and caught in negative thought patternsand Bogel teaches us the way out. With personal tales of wisdom, humor, and truth, Don t Overthink It helps us break free. This book will be a permanent fixture on my nightstand.

Patti Callahan Henry , New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis

2020 by Anne Bogel

Published by Baker Books

a division of Baker Publishing Group

PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

www.bakerbooks.com

Ebook edition created 2020

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

ISBN 978-1-4934-2140-4

This publication is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subjects addressed. Readers should consult their personal health professionals before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it. The author and publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained in this book.

The author is represented by the William K. Jensen Literary Agency.

For
Jackson, Sarah,
Lucy, and Silas.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

Maya Angelou

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.

Proverbs 4:23