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Women Who Think Too Much (Abridged): How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life Audiobook
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From one of the nation's preeminent experts in the study of women and emotion, 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.
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"Helpful in understanding whether you think too much and how to cope with that. Most women I know tend to have this issue and I think it's important to recognize and acknowledge the problem, while trying to keep it under control. "
— Hoan (4 out of 5 stars)
Women Who Think Too Much Listener Reviews
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" I loved it, as a woman I think too much, reading the book has helped me in my thinking perspective "
— Mariam, 2/8/2024 -
" For men as well. This is breakthrough science. I listened to many parts over and over again. "
— Najeeb, 1/10/2010 -
" Yep, this is definitely me. Hoping to learn some good strategies for getting out of my own head... "
— Jennifer, 1/7/2010 -
" Strategies for overcoming recurring worrying thoughts about oneself and one's relationships. These include exercise, creating distractions, talking to others and writing down worries - so nothing very new. The sample cases were interesting, if only to confirm that I don't really have this problem. "
— Catherine, 1/1/2010 -
" This book saved my life! "
— Shereen, 11/18/2009 -
" It points out a lot of women's emotional problems and how to think more rationally. It's very scientific and practical. "
— Rhoda, 8/13/2009 -
" This really resonated with me, as I am a classic overthinker. Some of it was repetitive, but maybe it takes a little repetition to drive the point home! "
— Caroline, 9/29/2008 -
" This book was pretty good. "
— Catherine, 7/24/2008 -
" What more can I say? "
— Erika, 7/6/2008 -
" This book was redundant... had a few key/helpful points. "
— Corinna, 6/14/2008 -
" Distract youself when you start overthinking. Overthinking can lead to a downward spiral and cause a person to make poor decisions based on false ideas. The book was a bit wordy but worth a quick read. "
— Carol, 3/7/2008
About Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. She received her BA from Yale University and her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. Her award-winning research has been funded by major grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and several private foundations. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her husband and son.
About Sheryl Bernstein
Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio.