Today, I’d like to recommend two books for overthinkers, especially those prone to emotional overthinking. Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), has become a buzzword in recent years, valued alongside IQ for fostering healthy relationships and successful careers. Many of us strive to cultivate and improve our emotional intelligence. But is it always easy to manage emotions?
Everyone experiences emotions, but how those emotions manifest varies from person to person—and from situation to situation. Some people feel more intensely than others, while even the most emotionally stable can find themselves overwhelmed in certain moments. Channeling these emotions properly towards something constructive than the otherwise is the key, regaining the balance is the challenge.
Whether you’re a habitual overthinker or someone who occasionally wrestles with deep emotions, you might find yourself feeling lonely at the height of these experiences. It’s difficult to share this private chamber of feelings with others, and it can feel even harder to find someone who truly understands. For times like these, I recommend two books that offer solace: they make you feel heard, understood, and gently comforted. They will stir up a range of emotions and help you find a measure of peace.
Strings by Reema Sherin – Review and Quotes
Strings is a collection of poems, prose, and musings by Reema Sherin that captures moments of nostalgia, love, and heartbreak with striking resonance. With few words, it manages to convey profound emotions, making it a comforting companion on stormy emotional days. This is a book to reach for when you want to feel understood without wading through heavy text. Each page holds a space for you to reflect and feel at ease in your own emotions.
I Don’t Love You Anymore: Moving On & Living Your Best Life by Rithvik Singh – Review and Quotes
Heartbreak is an inevitable part of life, spanning every kind of relationship: parent and child, siblings, friends, and, of course, romantic partners. After heartbreak, emotions can run wild, and our minds are seldom rational during those sleepless nights. We feel a chaotic mix of love, longing, nostalgia, anger, and even revenge. This book lends an empathetic ear to these complex feelings, helping you find resonance and, ultimately, peace. It’s a comforting presence, especially for those experiencing the weight of emotions they may not wish to share out loud.
Reading Insights
These are small books, with many pages bearing just a few lines of poetry, yet the simplicity packs a punch. Many of these lines will give you pause, as you relate them to your own experiences or reflect on the poet’s own pains. These small volumes are well-suited for your bookshelf, ready to provide comfort in times of sadness or emotional overwhelm. You can flip to any page and find something relatable.
If you’re in a stable mindset, or not particularly sensitive to intense emotions, you might find some passages overly dramatic. But for those in need, these books are like a reassuring friend, ready to offer solace when life feels heavy. You can read each book in a couple of hours, thanks to their simplicity and straightforward language.
My Favourite Quotes
Get These Books
You can buy here Strings
You can buy here I Don’t Love You Anymore: Moving On and Living Your Best Life