Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and it's all small stuff (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series)
by Richard Carlson
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Book Reviews of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and it's all small stuff (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series)
Book Review: Putting life into its proper perspective
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been my experience that life has a tendency to give us what we need (at the most unexpected times) when dealing and coping with problems in our lives. The other afternoon, for example, in my disorganized garage, was searching frantically for an old receipt for tax purposes. Now it really wasn't worth much, nevertheless, to me this tiny problem was all pressing and all stressing. In the scheme of things, it wasn't worth the energy. What I did find in one of the old boxes, though, was this terrific little book. Sitting down on a box amongst the dust, I read it for at least an hour and within that short span of time, it truly changed my perspective on what is really important to gain a more loving and stress-free existence.
Interestingly as a child my father's favourite saying was, "Don't sweat the details:" Meaning don't let little things get in the way of what is important. Richard Carlson's message is basically the same. In this treasure of a book, he has written 100 suggestions on how to deal with life's "small stuff", such as developing our patience, compassion, and our tendencies to criticise and make knee-jerk judgements; essentially developing our potential to become more caring and loving human beings.
My personal favourites:
Make Peace with Imperfection
Develop your compassion
Don't interrupt Others or Finish Their Sentences
Become a Better Listener
Become an Early Riser
Stop Blaming Others
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
There are 93 other suggestions in this book that if practiced could well change one's life for the better. But like all things truly valuable, it takes work, practice and discipline to achieve anything worthwhile on this planet.
I've decided to choose one suggestion a day and make a conscious effort to practice it; because I believe if followed will change life's vagaries and problems, at least putting them into a proper perspective.
Highly Recommended.
Book Review: Life is too short ... read this book and start enjoying life
Summary: 5 Stars
Life is too short to stress over the millions of things that happen to us every day. As a mother of 2 toddlers, with aging parents, a demanding job, a household to keep ... and of course my wonderful husband! I don't have time to let stress eat away at my time. This book has help to ground me and identify the important things in my life that deserve my focus and time. I highly recommend it!Book Review: Small Stuff it is.
Summary: 4 Stars
It's not too bad, it's not too good.
Every items will not apply every person, but there is some good advice one can take away.
Book Review: Must Have For The Stressed Out
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the little bits of wisdom in this book. You can pick it up at any time, turn to any place in the book, and read a short page or two that will remind you that you have no reason to be stressed out! I sat and read through it all in a day and then used it to pick up and read as a daily reminder. I bought it years ago & still don't sweat the small stuff! Book Review: Excellent book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recommend this book highly to those who constantly need a refresher on life, to put things of importance in order, to get a better grip.
I reflect on this when Im feeling under the weather in mood.
It definately gives your spirits a life.
Great great book...