The Art of Not Overthinking by Shaurya Kapoor is an astonishing book that penetrates the soul of an individual...
BOOK REVIEW
Book: The Art of Not Overthinking: Believing in Yourself and Building Your Dream Life
Author: Shaurya Kapoor
Reviewed by: Salman Khan
The Art of Not Overthinking by Shaurya Kapoor is an astonishing book that penetrates the soul of an individual. The author smoothly tries to capture the reader’s attention by detailing feelings that are undoubtedly experienced by every person, such as self-doubt, shame, and anxiety.
The book attempts to connect with everyone who feels misunderstood, confused, or lost, and is particularly useful for those who overthink, overplease, and never live in peace. The volume is not only about anxiety but also about how to deal with emotions and feel like you deserve love, peace, and healing.
The book is structured into four sections: ‘You Deserve Love’, ‘You Deserve Happiness’, ‘You Deserve Peace’, and ‘You Deserve Healing’.
‘You Deserve Love’ addresses our perception that we hate our own being as we struggle to cope with the unpredictable situations of life. The author urges us to remember that we are born to believe in ourselves, not to satisfy others and sacrifice our self-love for others. So love yourself and start living a life that you deserve and need.
‘You Deserve Happiness’ explores the fact that happiness is the key to beautifying one’s soul. Happiness is directly proportional to gratitude. Gratitude is a natural rule that definitely brings a greater amount of happiness to one's life. By developing reflective and inward thinking, we can attain the happiness we seek.
‘You Deserve Peace’ beautifully captures that peace is a deep psychological need that mostly comes from family. If the people around you are not providing you peace, you should be vocal and tell them that you are being hurt, so that you can try to attain the peace that you require. Peace also comes when you stop expecting from others and start healing within.
In ‘You Deserve Healing’, Shaurya Kapoor states that healing allows someone to learn from vivid experiences, develop resilience, and evolve into a better individual. By letting go of past experiences and negativity, one will attain joy, happiness, and closure.
I agree with the writer's idea that we receive what we fight for in our lives. Being positive and living a well-planned life will help us overcome overthinking and work towards happiness and fulfilment.
Finally, the author leaves you with the message that anyone who overthinks must stop overthinking, build healthier self-reflection, and learn to believe steadily. The Art of Not Overthinking is a guide for healing. It helps readers rebuild their inner world, stop over-pleasing, and learn to live mindfully. A reader should take up this book not just for reading, but for healing and growing.
