The Book of Overthinking, Gwendoline Smith
The Book of Overthinking, Gwendoline Smith
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The Book of Overthinking
How to Stop the Cycle of Worry

Author: Gwendoline Smith

Narrator: Liza Seneca

Unabridged: 2 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022


Synopsis

Overthinking, ruminating, worrying: bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains this common form of anxiety and offers helpful advice for overcoming it.
Psychologist Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and accessible language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry, and how to deal with the "thought viruses" that are holding you back.

She helps you understand what’s going on in your head—using examples, anecdotes, and plenty of humor—and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues.

Based on cognitive behavioral theory, this book will help you combat anxious thought patterns in all areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work.

About The Author

Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and the author ofThe Book of KnowingDepression Explained and Sharing the Load. She dispenses mental health advice online as Dr. Know. She lives in New Zealand.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on April 16, 2020

As someone who has struggled with anxiety and worry some thinking for years, this book is the first approach I've seen that makes sense to me and gets real with you. It is lighthearted and fun but also informative in a way that reminds you that thoughts are just thoughts, and they don't control you......more

Goodreads review by Nisha on March 24, 2021

As an overthinker myself I always think catastrophic outcomes of imagining situation made entirely by me. This is so mentally stressful and I easily feel tired. After a thorough search I have found the book I needed. As an psychologist herself the writer explained anxiety disorder through her own ex......more

Goodreads review by Cav on June 08, 2022

The Book of Overthinking was a decent short read, but there are other books in this genre that are much better, IMO... Author Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and the author of The Book of Knowing, Depression Explained and Sharing the Load. She dispenses mental health advice onli......more

Goodreads review by Joy on May 01, 2022

This book was so wonderful. I have suffered from a combination of anxiety and depression for many years and much of what I read really resonated with me. I'm going to do my best to undertake the homework activities in the book. Often times when I do read books in this area, I don't want to do the ac......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on May 02, 2022

I'm not usually one for self-help books but I did really enjoy reading The Book of Knowing which was the earlier book from this author, and I shared that book with lots of students at school who found it useful and interesting. I was keen to read this next one. It is more focused on adults and I got......more