Book Byte 82 "Don't Overthink It" by Anne Bogel
Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
đŁ Curious Quotes from the Author
âWhen I try an experiment, success is getting an outcome. Any outcome. The goal is to get results, not a win.â
âWhen weâre overthinking, the easiest thing to do is keep overthinking. To stop the cycle, we need to interrupt these thought patterns, and we can do that by taking a small step in the right direction. Then it becomes easier to take another right step, and another.â
âWhen we talk about overthinking, weâre talking about those times when we lavish mental energy on things that donât deserve it.â
âTo extricate yourself from analysis paralysis, you donât need more information. You need to actâ
âThe mental arena isnât my area of expertise,â he said, âbut I know this: your thoughts can be the enemy, or you can make them your ally.â
âBeing a responsible adult is the most underrated form of self-care. Yes I mean: live within your means, make dentist appointments, save money, plan meals, wash your face before bed, go for walks, cook for people, keep your house clean, go to bed at a decent hour, all that boring stuff. Routines make everything in your life better and this is absolutely the most overlooked and underestimated form of self-care.â - Sarah Besseyâ
âWith an experiment, thereâs no âdo it right or do it againâ. Instead, itâs âdo it and see what happensâ.
âSometimes I only pretend I donât know what to do, because I donât want to do it.â
âRitualâany ritualâestablishes a certain kind of mindset; perhaps this is why rituals benefit even those who claim theyâre not important. When a routine works for us, we donât have to pay attention to it, but a ritual calls us to fully participate in what weâre doingâeven if itâs as simple as savoring a cup of tea. The specific action doesnât matter, but its rhythm, regularity, and meaning do.â
đ Cognition of the Bookâs Big Idea:
Overthinking depletes brain resources, causes extra stress, and complicates life. Indecision is frequently caused by confused values.
Overcoming this requires recognizing when we are overthinking and understanding that there are various solutions to every situation. To make better decisions, follow your basic principles and welcome potential failure, as you can always learn from it. Practicing gratitude and empathy, as well as adopting positive affirmations, can help break the cycle of overthinking.
True satisfaction is achieved by appreciating life's simple joys rather than denying them due to analysis paralysis. Adopting practices that prioritize these joys reduces mental weariness and fosters a life of simple richness.
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