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Summary: I enjoyed this because it is simple but effective info.
Review: Through basic ideas and examples, the author managed to give advice on how to get through life without fretting about the details, without obsessing about mistakes we make. Most people would benefit from this book.
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Summary: What Your Guardian Angel Would Tell You -- If You'd Listen!
Review: It's true. That one extra straw does break the camel's back. If only he had read Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. This book is small with mini chapters, each highlighting important observations to help the reader relax, examine his outlook and how he not only impacts others but himself. The audio tape reminds us in our cars, the office, on vacation or at home that we are not alone -- that the problems we feel will break our backs can be handled. Sometimes all it takes is just thinking about the problem in a different way. This is an excellent book for everyone, whether as a reminder that life is for enjoying or for setting us back on the path we strayed from. An excellent gift!
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Summary: Brilliant, insightful and above all....truthful
Review: As children, our mothers regularly chastised us for "feeling sorry for ourselves." This delightful book takes the place of motherly advice, but the message remains true. Less focus on ourselves and more focus on others. For those of us who sometimes forget the "big picture" this author has a insightful way of reminding us that life is precious - it should be enjoyed. As Mom would say, 'straighten up and stop whining."
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Summary: A well thought, beautifully written book
Review: Don't sweat the small stuff ... and it's all small stuff - I may not agree with the latter part "it's all small stuff", but the book sure shows how we tend to get disturbed over small, relatively insignificant, things in our lives when there are so many other things to think about and so much else to enjoy. With well thought out examples and insights the author drives this message home. Dr. Carlson takes anecdotes from his own life and shows how, with a slight change in the way we think, we can save ourselves and others who interact with us from so much agitation and pain. The chapters are short and easy to read. With practical advice supported by strong reasons and anecdotes every chapter breathes the idea --- don't sweat the small stuff! Chapters have themes like practice random acts of kindness, if you are not sure whose turn it is to throw the garbage out --- go ahead and throw it!, get up early and spend time with yourself, don't try to complete people's sentences --- it will save you a lot of energy and agitation, don't think calm composed people are not super acheivers and so on. Some of them may sound pretty commonplace, but the author shows us why they are important, how we neglect them, and the price we pay for neglecting them --- there lies the worth of this book. Some of the themes are too specific and may not apply to you --- but no doubt you will still gain from the spirit of it. A few issues are oversimplified and may not be true in real life. Nevertheless, read it, I am sure it will be worth your time and money!
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Summary: Best book written on how to live a less stressful life
Review: I was so impressed by the book that I went out and bought two more copies for my friends to have and read. The book helped me to deal with everyday "SMALL STUFF". I wish I could give a copy to everyone of my friends. I have recommended to all of my friends for must reading. Don't sweat the small stuff is my coffeetable book for everyone to enjoy!
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Summary: It is a wonderful book to read when you are overwhelmed.
Review: This book is very well written and is particularly good to read when you are feeling overwhelmed. While not everything can be broken down into easy to handle bites of life it does give you a good grasp on how to prioritize and look at what is most important.
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Summary: Amazingly simple concepts that enormously enrich your life
Review: I savored every little chapter of this amazing book. The author helps you to learn how to put things into proper perspective and reduce the stress and anxieties encountered in everyday living. I will refer to it always and cannot bear to lend it out, so when I want to share it with someone I care about, I simply buy it for them as a gift and make two people feel good.
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Summary: Worthwhile read
Review: Simple, practical advice that we may have heard a number of times before -- but a nice breezy, conversational tone along with some fairly good suggestions on how to put some of the advice to actual use make this a worthwhile read.
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Summary: KEEP IN HANDY YOU'LL LOVE IT!
Review: I bought the book hoping to chill out, and lighten up...80's terms. I read it now at 35 and realized how much I made mountains from molehills. Take a minute..read a few pages. Inhale and exhale...it helps. I keep the book in my car, and read it at extremly LONG RED lights... I gave a copy to my boss at xmas, hopefully he'll do the same! RELAX!
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Summary: This is an inspirational, handy, user friendly little book.
Review: This small book can be picked up and read with ease at any spare moment of the day. Each chapter takes around 2 minutes to read and contains a clear, simple and accessible message.These are geared to slowing down the pace of our lives, getting us to be calmer, happier people. I would recommend this book to all my friends.
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