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Women Who Think Too Much

How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life

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Women Who Think Too Much

By: Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
Narrated by: Sheryl Bernstein
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From one of the nation's preeminent experts in the study of women and emotion, here is a breakthrough new book based on the author's award-winning research.

It's not a surprise that our fast-paced, overly analytical culture is pushing people - especially women - to spend countless hours thinking about negative ideas, feelings, and experiences. Renowned psychologist Dr. Susan Nolen-Hoeksema calls this overthinking. Her groundbreaking research shows that an increasing number of women - more than half of those in her extensive study - are doing it too much and too often, hindering their ability to lead a satisfying life.

Overthinking can be anything from fretting about big questions such as "What am I doing with my life?" to losing sleep over a friend's innocent comment. It is causing women to feel sad, anxious, or seriously depressed, and she challenges the assumption that constantly expressing and analyzing our emotions is a good thing. In Women Who Think Too Much, Nolen-Hoeksema provides concrete strategies that can be used to escape these negative thoughts, move to higher ground, and avoid future traps.

©2003 Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (P)2003 Macmillan Audio
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"A must read for any woman who has ever felt stuck in her life, and any man who has been confused by why the women they love get so 'caught up thinking' they can't enjoy life. Nolen-Hoeksema offers practical methods to self-diagnose and pathways toward greater emotional freedom." (William S. Pollack, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard University)
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The author uses many examples of how women would snap themselves out of overthinking. She would use words that were yelled by the woman, like "Shut up" and "Stop it". To me this exemplifies a very harsh expression of the message that the over thinker deserves to be yelled at in a negative manner. The advice would have been much better received had she utilized examples that demonstrated kindness towards yourself, non-judgemental tones and expressions.
The book tackles tough subject for women. Some of us do overthink and get caught up in the negative self messages often found in those storms of thought. Still, there was something missing in it for me personally. The main turn off being the negative statements and tone she uses in the book to demonstrate how to get out of a state of rumination and negative self talk.

Some good advice, but not always well delivered.

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Loved the first chapter. After that, long-drawn stories of hardship... I am a little disappointed.

Loved 1st chapter but not the long stories after..

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I did not know that anyone knew what when on in my head. This book helped me so much to identify my over thinking and how bad it was for me and those I love. I liked the book so much I bought the written copy, so that I can go through and make notes of the steps I need to take to help correct this aspect of my mind. it was nice to have the audio form though, because it forced me to just listen and not get caught up over thinking about how much I over think! I have listened through it twice now. I am so thankful for the steps and the stories to help me and incourage a change in me. I have already shared this book 4 times to other women that would like reading it.

hit me right between the eyes

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Listening to this reading allowed me to reflect. The writer made it relatable, and the suggestion made to minimize your over thinking is practical.

worth every minute

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great easy to follow. advise
clarify or the confusion women have in their head about what if

wonderful book to find answer for constant worries

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Good read it thought me so much I think I need to read it again

I really enjoyed this book

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very helpful knowledge and real life scenario that everyone could relate to. I love it!

Don't wait!

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Good for people with minor issues. I found it irrelevant and not helpful for myself or those with significant issues. If one has complex PTSD, not helpful. Those who have flashbacks like myself this book is non-helpful.

Boring

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i loved the book very inspiring. i enjoyed tge example given in the book. could relate

very inspiring

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A little unrealistic. The voice annoys sometimes when speaking through character. Speaks somewhat robotic and sing songy.

Helpful but not amazing

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