Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm: it’s as if there’s ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it.
The good news is, even if you can’t see it yet, there is a way out.
Overwhelmed helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical and evidence-based.
Each chapter addresses a particular problem that can trap us into feeling overwhelmed – from procrastination to the fear of regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and a seemingly never-ending to-do list – and offers science-backed solutions.
Calm, clear and convincing, Overwhelmed will give you the tools to take on everything life throws at you.
Overwhelmed is the Bookseller’s self-help book of the month for January 2026.
Reviews
‘This sane and enjoyable psychological toolkit provides a welcome balm for anyone baulking at their to-do list’ The Bookseller
‘Claudia Hammond has written a book about modern overload that actually lowers your pulse as you read it. She doesn’t shout about success; she whispers about sanity. Her winning blend of science, empathy and humour offers the ideal cure for overwhelm’ Daniel H. Pink
‘In Overwhelmed, Claudia offers a psychological toolkit with practical strategies to manage procrastination, regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and much more. It will be a valuable guide to many!’ Nir Eyal
All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm: it’s as if there’s ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it.
The good news is, even if you can’t see it yet, there is a way out.
Overwhelmed helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical and evidence-based.
Each chapter addresses a particular problem that can trap us into feeling overwhelmed – from procrastination to the fear of regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and a seemingly never-ending to-do list – and offers science-backed solutions.
Calm, clear and convincing, Overwhelmed will give you the tools to take on everything life throws at you.
Overwhelmed is the Bookseller’s self-help book of the month for January 2026.
Reviews
‘This sane and enjoyable psychological toolkit provides a welcome balm for anyone baulking at their to-do list’ The Bookseller
‘Claudia Hammond has written a book about modern overload that actually lowers your pulse as you read it. She doesn’t shout about success; she whispers about sanity. Her winning blend of science, empathy and humour offers the ideal cure for overwhelm’ Daniel H. Pink
‘In Overwhelmed, Claudia offers a psychological toolkit with practical strategies to manage procrastination, regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and much more. It will be a valuable guide to many!’ Nir Eyal