had this one on the list because I always see the authors content on insta. This was more of a memoir type read/listen than I was expecting it to be tbh. It is not in any way a “guide” or a “self help book”haha 

was NOT expecting to hear in all that detail about the death of her dad etc.

Mainly it made me realize that 1- I don’t think I have a full on internal monologue??? and 2- I am apparently not as anxious as I think lmao 

there were some funny bits, and the narrating of the book was fun with the different voices, but the advertising on this did NOT make it seem like it was a memoir type deal

Truthfully I didn’t enjoy this as much as I hoped sadly. Being prone to overthinking myself, thought I found some parts quite relatable, the whole audio book came across a bit … YA?

As a non-fiction this probably doesn’t make sense, but to me the writing style felt very young and almost more of a coming of age book in various parts. 

Though some funny anecdotes in parts, the actual topic of overthinking itself didn’t really have a lot of depth so much as a humour counterpart growing up. Now whether this is her genuine experience or more of a way of dealing with it, it made me feel quite detached from the book.

I will say though the last 10% around losing her dad was very emotional and gave a much more rounded view on how the overthinking actually impacts her behaviour and regrets. I wish we got more insights in the book like that which I felt was sacrificed for the humour sadly. 

I got this book for Xmas and it was a nice quick and easy read. It was very funny and the chapters were short so I sped through it! I liked getting to see inside Hayley's head cause I've seen a few of her tik toks but didn't know much about her so it was interesting getting an insight into a strangers life. It was a very fun book which I enjoyed reading a lot!

Discovered grief features in the latter part of the book in a big way. As someone who has extensive experience with close bereavement, absolutely I not what  looking for in a book that mentions it no where and doesn’t integrate it well into the overall book.

Hayley is hilarious, and as an avid overthinker I could relate to soo many of the things in this book. Some of it felt pretty random and the flow was strange at times, but it was overall enjoyable for me. If you are not an overthinker, someone with anxiety, or neurodivergent, I’m not sure you’ll vibe with the way it’s written or the topics. If you like poop humor though, you will enjoy this 🤣

I absolutely loved this book. I’ve been following Hayley Morris on TikTok for a while now, and I’ve always found her skits incredibly relatable. After reading this book, I now understand why—it’s because I genuinely see so much of myself in her experiences.

I’m an overthinker to the core. I overthink overthinking, and when I’m not overthinking, I start worrying about why I’m not overthinking something that I probably should be! It’s a constant cycle that I’ve lived with for as long as I can remember.

Morris talks about intrusive thoughts in a way that really resonated with me. She describes it as a voice in her brain—one that isn’t her own, but another presence inside her mind. For me, it feels a bit different. It’s not just a separate voice in my brain; it feels like it’s still me—my inner self—but it’s as though there are two versions of me navigating through life. One is the positive, rational me, and the other is the overthinking, anxious me.

I’ve struggled with this dynamic my entire life, and for the longest time, I assumed it was something everyone experienced. With the weight of childhood trauma, chronic illness, and anxiety/depression, I just figured that this inner conflict was something everyone had to manage.

What I appreciate most about this book is its insightful yet light-hearted approach. Morris tackles some really tough subjects, but she does so in a way that keeps the book from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.

I also deeply understand her feelings of guilt, anger, and grief over the loss of her dad. While our circumstances are different, I find myself resonating with her story on a very personal level.

I’ve tried counselling in the past, but unfortunately, it didn’t work for me. I often felt judged and unable to fully open up. Reading this book has made me realise that perhaps I just haven’t found the right therapist yet.

Overall, this book is funny, thoughtful, and insightful, with a really easy-to-read style. It’s a book that I would highly recommend to anyone, especially those who might see a bit of themselves in Morris’s story.

This book is a very funny and honest book about what it’s like to be an over-thinker. From daily tasks to relationships (be it friends or partners) Hayley shows the reader that they are not alone in their intrusive thoughts. The chapters were short and to the point, and I loved that Hayley included dialog from Brain and other characters from her skits on the internet. Some of the middle chapters got a little dry, but then towards the end Hayley bares her soul and shares her grief of losing her dad to a very rare and cruel form of dementia. It was a great book and makes Hayley become more than just a funny internet personality, and instead someone you feel you can get a cup of coffee with and chat about pesky Brain and all the things you overthink about in life.