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DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF ... AND IT'S ALL SMALL STUFF : Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking over Your Life
by Carlson, Richard
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- ISBN 10
- 0786881852
- ISBN 13
- 9780786881857
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New York, NY: Hyperion Press, 1998. First Edition, 5th Printing . Soft cover. New/None as Issued. BRAND NEW. LAID-IN: Author's obituary, San Francisco Chronicle. In the Introduction, the author quotes William James, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." Towards this end, stress consultant Richard Carson (1961 - 2006) offers the two rules of harmony stated in the title: #1) Don't sweat the small stuff, and #2) It's all small stuff. With gentle persuasion, mutiple commonsense ideas, examples, and suggestions, Carlson guides the reader, firmly but surely, towards becoming a more peaceful and loving person. Among the 100 essays are : Allow Yourself to be Bored; Imagine the People in Your Life as Tiny Infants and as One-Hundred-Year-Old Adults; Praise and Blame Are All the Same; Just for Fun, Agree with Criticism Directed Toward You (Then Watch It Go Away); Mind Your Own Business; and, Choose Being Kind over Being Right. Book also available in Braille. Fine copy; you will find that Richard Carlson is truly your best friend.
Synopsis
“Put challenges in perspective, reduce stress and anxiety through small daily changes, and find the path to achieving your goals with this groundbreaking inspirational guide—a self-help classic. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff is a book that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things into perspective by making the small daily changes Dr. Carlson suggests, including advice such as “Choose your battles wisely”; “Remind yourself that when you die, your ‘in’ box won’t be empty”; and “Make peace with imperfection”. With Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… you’ll also learn how to: Live in the present moment, Let others have the glory at times, Lower your tolerance to stress, Trust your intuitions, Live each day as it might be your last. With gentle, supportive suggestions, Dr. Carlson reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, with the added benefit of making your life more calm and stress-free.” ~From the publisher
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- Title
- DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF ... AND IT'S ALL SMALL STUFF : Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking over Your Life
- Author
- Carlson, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- None as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, 5th Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0786881852
- ISBN 13
- 9780786881857
- Publisher
- Hyperion Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, SELF-MANAGEMENT (PSYCHOLOGY), PEACE OF MIND, STRESS MANAGEMENT, SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOR, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, SELF-HELP 0786881852
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- Psychology/Psychiatry;
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