The Over-thinker's Distraction Book

A little bit about myself. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. Constantly battling with how I think I should be and how I actually am. Always feeling as though I am not good enough, not smart enough, not strong enough, not brave enough. However, in 2015 I also developed Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME), which, let me tell you, absolutely sucks! My expectations of myself are ridiculous and completely irrational and I know that and yet, I still have them. I've recently also started the process of being diagnosed with ADHD- I'm sure you can work out what my mind is like! On top of being an over-thinker, I'm also a teacher and so was always on the hunt for something to quieten down my mind.

I designed the Over-thinker's journal in 2021 as I got fed up of not being able to find a journal that worked for my chaotic mind. The original journal includes mental health and habit trackers, daily pages, positive phrases and distraction pages for when things get particularly rough. After a lot of positive feedback from people who bought the Over-thinker's journal, I decided to create the Over-thinker's Busy Book. This is chock full of activities and challenges to give your ever moving mind something clear to focus on.

At first glance, this book contains a real miss-match of activities, but that's kind of the whole point. I want to give you as many different ways as possible to occupy your brain You never know, you might just discover a new favourite hobby!