HOW TO STOP TRYING An Overachievers Guide to Self-Acceptance, Letting Go, and Other Impossible Things

Rooted in author Kate Williams's own quest to stop her relentless striving and self-condemnation, this affecting audiobook explores the many ways we can internalize negative judgments about ourselves when we fall short of society's imperatives and standards. Her struggles with ADD, depression, and anxiety are part of the story, but the broader narrative is about how people--especially women--are conditioned to strive relentlessly, ignore their own needs, and feel terrible about themselves. Williams's vocal character and overall performance have a perky, rebellious energy that works well to convey her self-affirming approach to these challenges. The compassion in her voice, along with her astute observations and arguments, will inspire overachieving listeners to become more sensitive to when society's expectations work against their own well-being. T.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]