Richard Carlson

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff

A book that shows you how to prevent the little things in life driving you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your hurried, stress-filled life. Learn how to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests, including advice such as "Think of your problems as potential teachers"; and "remember that when you die, your 'in' box won't be empty". You should also try to live in the present moment, let others have the glory at times, and lower your tolerance to stress. You can write down your most stubborn positions and see if you can soften them, learn to trust your intuitions, and live each day as if it might be your last.

Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff-- and It's All Small Stuff

Sarah Sammis

Monday, January 05, 2004

I found this book a quick read. It's not a particularly deep book but it does have some practical advice for keeping things in perspective (a very good thing when one is unemployed and trying to provide for one's family). The bit that fascinated me the most is that the author is from the Bay Area so some of his specific examples hit very close to home. I am sending this book along to another Bay Area resident who I hope will enjoy this book too.

Varun Raj

Its a good one, but I felt a bunch of ideas got repeated in the book

Maria

I haven't finished a book in awhile so I'm really excited to finish this!

I listened to the audiobook starting around 6:30pm and put it on background as I do chores for the evening, and finished it around 11:30pm just in time for bed. Lately I really appreciate books that I can finish in one sitting because it's so so hard to come back to a book for me.

I wouldn't say there was anything life-changing or surprising in this book. We would all agree with the advice it gives and may have come to the same conclusions already. I think this is a good book to listen to in the background as a reminder to live out these values.

Naomi J.

I'm one of those strange people who finds self-help and productivity books useful and interesting, at least on the whole. This was neither. There are ideas here that may be new to some, but which I didn't find particularly helpful - like 'try to be less stressed - go for walks sometimes'. And as with many other self help books, it's appallingly repetitive - the same ideas come back several times. I attempted to stick with it into chapter 2, but between the poor narration of the audiobook, and the inexpert and irritating writing style, I couldn't finish. Not for me.

Katie Cheng

Bubblegum! A pleasant and easy read. 

I can imagine this being someone's bedside table book, and the little 2-4 page chapters could serve as nice nightly reminders of ways to enjoy and appreciate little things in life. 

I definitely stand by my 'bubblegum' descriptor though - these are nice thoughts and stories, but they barely skim the surface of the deep struggles life may serve.

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Kevin Gilbert

So many of us would like to live our lives in a calmer and less stressful way, and be able to let go of our problems. This is the book that can show you how to stop letting the little things in life drive you crazy. Dr Richard Carlson teaches us, in his gentle and encouraging style, simple strategies for living a more fulfilled and peaceful life. We can all learn to put things in perspective, and by making the small daily changes he suggests, including surrendering to the fact that sometimes life isn't fair, and asking yourself, 'Will this matter a year from now?', Dr Richard can help everyone to see the bigger picture. Repackaged to inspire and guide a new generation, this is a Mind, Body and Spirit classic.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and It's All Small Stuff

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Mikkel Malmberg

Braille edition of the popular bestseller. "Let go of the idea that gentle, relaxed people can't be super-achievers," advises Dr. Richard Carlson in his widely popular self-help book, DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. In 100 chapters--each only a few pages long--Dr. Carlson shares his ideas for living a calmer, richer life. This book has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 38 weeks and is No. 3 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list. Two small volumes in braille.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff

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