Improving Mental Health Series by Gwendoline Smith 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry
The Book of Knowing: Know How You Think, Change How You Feel

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Overview
Meet the Improving Mental Health Series, a two-book paperback collection by clinical psychologist Gwendoline Smith that tackles worry and unhelpful thinking. Known in New Zealand as "the worry doctor," Smith writes with warmth and clinical insight, translating cognitive behavioral concepts into simple, usable language readers can apply right away. The Book of Overthinking names the cycle of worry and hands readers tools to break it, while The Book of Knowing explores how thinking styles shape emotions and decisions. Together they form a practical toolkit for calmer, clearer thinking without dense psychology textbooks.

About the Books
The Improving Mental Health Series pairs two of Gwendoline Smith's most practical books into one accessible collection for readers who want real tools, not just theory. Smith is a clinical psychologist whose down-to-earth, often funny approach to anxiety and rumination has made her a familiar voice on New Zealand television and beyond. The Book of Overthinking opens the set by naming a habit most people recognize but rarely challenge: the endless loop of worry that masquerades as careful thinking. Smith breaks down how "thought viruses" take hold, then offers simple, repeatable strategies for noticing spirals early and interrupting them before they take over a decision or an evening. The companion volume, The Book of Knowing, builds on that foundation by turning attention to metacognition, or thinking about thinking, helping readers identify their own thinking styles, understand how those styles color their emotions, and practice small shifts that change how a situation feels without denying its reality. Read together, the two books move from awareness to action, first spotting the problem, then building the everyday skills needed to manage it well. Neither relies on jargon or lengthy case studies; instead, Smith favors short chapters and relatable examples suited to readers new to self-help as well as those who have tried other approaches before and want something more grounded, practical, and direct.

Key Benefits

• Two focused books on overthinking and unhelpful thinking styles
• Warm, witty, jargon-free voice from a clinical psychologist
• Short chapters and exercises that fit into busy days
• Moves readers from awareness to real, everyday action
• A thoughtful gift for anyone managing anxiety or stress
• Compact paperback, easy to carry and reread

Book-by-Book Guide
The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry — Names the worry habit and gives steps to break the cycle of anxious rumination.
The Book of Knowing: Know How You Think, Change How You Feel — Explores metacognition, helping readers map thinking styles and shift how they feel.

About the Author
Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist based in New Zealand, widely known there as "the worry doctor" for her television work and public speaking on anxiety and overthinking. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, she writes in a plainspoken, often humorous style that makes cognitive behavioral concepts approachable for everyday readers rather than clinicians. Her books, including The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Knowing, favor practical strategies over academic theory, helping readers recognize unhelpful patterns and build healthier mental habits. Smith's warm, no-nonsense voice has made her a trusted guide for readers seeking support.

Why You'll Love This Set
This set turns two of Gwendoline Smith's most practical mental health books into one easy gift or self-care pick. Perfect for a birthday, a get-well gesture, a holiday stocking stuffer, or a first step toward calmer thinking, it offers real, usable strategies for worry and overthinking without a single lecture.

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