The Overthinker’s Handbook: How I Got Out of My Own Head (Mostly)

Spoiler: I didn’t wake up one day magically cured of overthinking. I wasn’t hit on the head by a falling book titled How To Chill Out And Get On With It. I was just tired. Tired of running endless mental simulations of conversations that hadn’t even happened. Tired of re-editing emails eight times before sending them. Tired of choosing between fourteen types of toothpaste and ending up with none because, well… paralysis.

So I wrote The Overthinker’s Handbook.

Not because I had all the answers—but because I desperately needed some. And it turns out, I’m not the only one.

Why I Wrote It (AKA: My Brain Wouldn’t Shut Up)

During lockdown, I finally had the time (read: existential dread) to sit down and look at the mess going on between my ears. I was stuck in a loop—second-guessing every decision, procrastinating out of perfectionism, and basically doing a mental tap-dance 24/7.

I started writing as a way to process it. To pin it down. To figure out why my brain insisted on treating every minor life choice like a nuclear launch code.

The result? A short, funny, no-nonsense guide packed with the stuff that actually helped me stop overthinking and start doing. No yoga mats required.

What’s In It?

You’ll find:

• Simple tactics to shut down the spiral

• Tools for making decisions without a meltdown

• Ways to outsmart your inner perfectionist

• A healthy dose of sarcasm and realness

It’s not about becoming a productivity machine. It’s about learning to function without frying your brain in the process.

And once I got my overthinking under control? Suddenly, I could deal with all the other stuff life throws at us. Boundaries. Burnout. Anxiety. Laundry. (Well, mostly. Let’s not lie to ourselves.)

Isn’t Life Great When You’re Not Mentally Replaying That Awkward Thing From 2012?

Look, I’m still a work in progress. But now, when I find myself spiralling, I’ve got strategies. I know when to pause, when to act, and when to close the laptop and just go for a walk.

That’s what I want for you too.

So here’s the deal:

👉 Get your free copy of The Overthinker’s Handbook right here(It’s free. Like, actually free. No secret subscription traps. No “just £97 after trial” nonsense.)

If it helps you even 10% as much as it helped me, I’ll consider that a win.

Talk soon. And remember: done is better than perfect. (And overthinking is not a personality trait—it’s just something we can unlearn.)

—Max