You Can Stop Now: Tiny Truths For A Noisy Mind

by Amogh Swamy

You’re tired. Not broken—just tired.

Life keeps telling you to do more, try harder, stay “on.” Inside, something small keeps whispering: you can stop now.

You Can Stop Now is a small book of short, soothing pages you can read in under a minute. It helps with overthinking, burnout, anxiety, and doom-scrolling—without apps, hacks, or pressure.

This book is for you if you:
* overthink until your chest tightens
* feel guilty for resting
* carry everything alone
* scroll to escape your own mind
* are exhausted from trying to be “fine”

You don’t need another productivity trick. You need a pause.
Inside you’ll:
* slow down your thoughts
* take real emotional breaths
* let go of guilt
* soften self-pressure
* feel like yourself again

These aren’t instructions. They’re tiny truths for a noisy mind—a gentle place to rest when the world feels too loud.

Open it when you’re overwhelmed.
Open it when nothing helps.
Open it when you forget you deserve ease.

If one line softens your breath, that’s enough.
You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to rest.
You can stop now.

Print bonus: Includes 40 “Pause Pages” for journaling + a gift page for a more tactile, immersive experience.
Not included in the Kindle edition.

187 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2025

Reviews

[Lola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy from the author through Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

You Can Stop Now caught my eye when I saw it on Netgalley, the blurb, cover and title made me curious and I wanted to know what this book contained. I am glad I got approved for it. It was a wonderful read, some parts really resonated with me and encouraged me to try and be gentler with myself and other parts made me realize how much progress I had already made on that front.

This book is broken up in short chapters and each chapter has a poem-like feel with the way the text is presented on the page. Each chapter is about a page or two long and it was easy to pick this book up and read a chapter or a few. I liked how each chapter ended with the phrase You can stop now. It felt like a powerful way to reinforce the book's message and title. And it also gave me that moment to pause, take a breath and decide whether to stop reading the book there or continue for another chapter. I am not sure if this was the intended effect, but it worked quite well to make myself mindful of whether I wanted to continue reading or not.

This book felt very accessible, the way the chapters are written and their short length makes it very easy to read. There are messages around being mindful, taking breaks and being gentle for yourself and I felt the way it was presented was very approachable. There are no long paragraphs of text or exercises, just a gentle invite to think, take a breathe and relax and be gentle with yourself. All you have to do is read the text. It's also not a very long book, I like how condensed it feels, with every word and sentence packing a lot of weight and meaning. And at the same time feeling easy enough to pick up and read.

I really liked this vibe and the writing style of this book. There were parts that really hit me or resonated with me. It was easy to tell the areas were I could still make progress or the parts I still struggled with. And other parts that made me feel happy of how far I've come, like the sections about social media, I have a much healthier relationship with social media nowadays than I used to. And it was nice to realize how far I've come.

To summarize: I am really glad I picked up this book. I feel like it's an easy book to pick up with the short chapters that really pack a punch. It makes you think and reflect and hopefully take a breathe and be gentler for yourself. I think this book is very accessible and approachable in the way it's written. I liked reading a few chapters now and then and letting the words sink in, seeing what resonated with me, what hit me in the feels and which sections made me realize how far I've come. I can definitely recommend this book and am glad I read it.

Here are some of my favorite quotes:
"Running feels safer than stopping"

""You call it planning, it's really fear wearing running shoes.""

"The past isn't a project that you can keep improving. It's a story that already ended.
You don't have to stand forever in the doorway of that old room to prove you're sorry."

"Peace doesn't arrive when everything is fixed."

"Self respect is never selfish. Every yes that hurts is a quiet no to yourself"

"Speed isn't always progress, sometimes it's panic with good branding."

"Real strength is self compassion- knowing you can walk into a room and not abandon yourself there."

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book full of reflections that are so profound they made me cry and yet are so straightforward. I loved this book so much that despite it being given to me as an ARC, thank you to NetGalley for giving it to me as an electronic copy, I bought a physical copy. I wanted it to be a physical item I could hold. The hard back was worth purchasing and has added pauses that the kindle version didn’t have but that might just be the ARC. You can write or draw on the pause page. Out of almost 50 ARCs this is the first one I’ve felt compelled to buy, although others have led me to buy other books from the same author. I just really wanted this book, to hold and read.
I think if you are someone who loves poetry or who finds inspirational quotes… inspiring then this is a lovely book. I think it would make an excellent present for a spiritual person or maybe someone who just can’t stop. I’ve added the title, you can stop now, to places around my house to remind me. Nothing is rocket science and yet how it’s been written is just so compassionate and compelling.

[Chelsea Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

You Can Stop Now: Tiny Truths For A Noisy Mind is a truly transformative read and a sanctuary from the relentless chaos of modern life. Amogh Swamy distills profound spiritual wisdom into concise, powerful "tiny truths" that offer immediate clarity and peace.

The book’s strength lies in its simplicity and directness, providing a clear guide to navigating the complexities of the mind. There is no jargon, just raw, honest insights that resonate deeply and encourage mindfulness and presence. It’s a book you can open to any page and find exactly the guidance you need.

Overall, You Can Stop Now is a masterpiece for anyone seeking a renewed sense of purpose and inner calm. It’s a brilliant, transformative experience that leaves a lasting mark on your heart and mind.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your brain has been screaming louder than your alarm clock lately, this book is basically a hug disguised as paper.
Okay, so listen—I picked up You Can Stop Now thinking I’d read a few lines, and suddenly I’m here feeling like the author just quietly unplugged my stress and plugged ME back in. Every tiny page felt like a friend grabbing my shoulders and saying, “Girl, breathe.” It’s simple, it’s soft, it’s honest, and it made me slow down in the best way. If your mind won’t stop running laps, this little book will finally help you hit pause without guilt. Total must-read for anyone with a noisy brain and zero chill. 💛✨

[Abigail L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

You Can Stop Now is one of those books that meets you exactly where you are—tired, overwhelmed, or simply stretched thin—and gently reminds you to breathe again. Through small, soothing reflections about overthinking, burnout, guilt, and the pressure to always “be on,” the author offers tiny moments of calm that feel like they were written right in the middle of your own noisy thoughts. What I loved most is how honest and simple it felt—each short page made me pause in a way I didn’t realize I needed, and even one sentence was sometimes enough to make my shoulders drop. It’s a comforting little book you can open anywhere and instantly feel understood.

[Crimson Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

thank you, Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

In this short book we have little poem messages that are simple but also impactful in their own way, I really enjoyed reading this & this is definitely a book i would buy to have as a little pick me up and reminder when it comes to things.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

We rush through our days, just the repeat it all over again.
I'm glad i had the chance to read this as it made you slow down, even for one page. Just to think on what that verse was telling us. Alot stuck with me as i find myself rushing, overthinking and thats not a way to live.

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

You Can Stop Now Tiny Truths For A Noisy Mind by Amogh Swamy. Simple yet complex perspectives that make perfect sense and give peaceful respite to overactive thinking. Definitely want to get a print copy.

Thank you to Amogh Swamy and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

[Tony S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book fascinating.
It is very short and is a book to dip in and out of. There is a lot said about putting your phone down not doom scrolling and reading and this is the perfect antidote.

[Wondrously Bookish Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a soothing balm for the soul, reminding me to stop and rest and know that I enough even when modern life would have me think my worth lies in my productivity and continuous multitasking.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.