Thinking too much can be a difficult habit to break, but there are ways to overcome it. Many books on overthinking can provide valuable insights and strategies for breaking out negative thought patterns. FAQ Is excessive overthinking a mental illness? This is very important in the post-truth world. Critical thinking, objectivity and reason are getting seriously downgraded and without an understanding of the thought process and a change in how we operate, we are going the wrong way down the evolutionary trail. Overthinking impairs the quality of your sleep too. So it’s harder to fall into a deep slumber when your brain is busy overthinking everything. Michl LC, McLaughlin KA, Shepherd K, Nolen-Hoeksema S. Rumination as a mechanism linking stressful life events to symptoms of depression and anxiety: longitudinal evidence in early adolescents and adults. J Abnorm Psychol. 2013;122(2):339-352. doi:10.1037/a0031994

Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will learn to literally “rewire” the brain processes that lie at the root of your fears. When anxiety takes over your life, it can feel serious and overwhelming. The last thing you may want is to read dry, clinical content that’s difficult to absorb. This book, at least, can help generate some much-needed laughs and comic relief as part of the healing process. What we like

Poke the Box by Seth Godin

Thinking about how to stop overthinking? Tired of zoning out because you’re overanalyzing a past, present or future situation to the point where it’s making you crazy? Trying to be Zen but find yourself anything but that? Too hard on yourself over silly errors or minor infractions?

Geared toward children ages 3 to 15, this book is meant to help your children develop confidence and lay the groundwork for positive coping skills as they age. Why we chose it Jon's narrative style on the audiobook is unbelievably genuine, and when he calls himself an "olympic-level overthinker" you BELIEVE HIM. I laughed out loud during the part where he was like, "Here's 5 ways you can do X. Oh, you think it's crazy that I only came up with 5? You're right. I came up with 50. Here's 50 ways to do X." If you’d like to learn more about anxiety, Psych Central’s anxiety resource hub may help. Do self-help books for anxiety actually work? By understanding the science behind these experiences, you can gain insights into why you think and feel the way you do. I found the formatting to be a bit too jumbled, and off-the-cuff. I also felt that the material could have been presented in a more effective fashion.Questioning the norms of our times, Smith – at almost thirty – transformed her life into a Love Laboratory. These techniques can empower you to regain control over your thoughts and reduce anxiety. 3. Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques Books on overthinking and anxiety can be a valuable resource in helping you manage these challenges. Here are some ways in which they can be beneficial: 1. Education and Understanding Rosalie Puiman, a leadership coach, says that overthinking your own role in a disagreement will actually make it more difficult to solve the disagreement successfully.