In the last few decades many psychologists have encouraged theview that constantly analysing and expressing our emotions is agood thing. Dr Susan Nolen-Hoeksema challenges this assumption inher breakthrough new book on conquering negative thinking.Encouraged by a fast-paced, self analytical culture, women oftenspend countless hours dwelling on negative ideas, feelings andexperiences. Dr Nolen-Hoeksema calls this 'overthinking' and hergroundbreaking research shows that an increasing number of womenare doing this too much and too often, hindering their ability toeffectively deal with problems and lead a satisfying life.Discover: * What 'overthinking' is and what causes it * Why womenare particularly prone to negative thinking * Techniques forovercoming overthinking and finding real solutions to problems *Problem areas which cause us to think negatively - and what to doabout them Clearly and engagingly written, and packed with casestudies and examples, Women Who Think Too Much will change livesand is dest

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