Helpful Score: 6
This is a compact book, and at very first glance it does not seem to have much to offer. When I first begin reading though, it became abundantly clear that this author has much talent and wisdom to offer to their readers, especially those in need of some easy tips and small steps towards being a more centered, grounded, easy-going person no matter what your lifestyle may be, and thus doing so decreases the stress of your day to day life along with the stresses of a major crisis situation should one ever evolve. Packed with helpful hints, tips, meditations, and the Autthor's own touch of the philosophies of life and well-balanced health. A must read for those into self-help books and Psychology, especially recommended in my opinion for those with PTSD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety and/or Panic Disorders and also just for the general public, someone who is looking into different ways to help unwind and de-stress your life. If any of this fits you, than this book is a must have edition to your library. (Here's a little secret, it's also in my own personal library, I just happen to have an extra copy...lol)
Review done by Lesley P. aka MagickAbounds as is my SN on here, 02-12-09 2:30am Pacific
Review done by Lesley P. aka MagickAbounds as is my SN on here, 02-12-09 2:30am Pacific
MONICA V. (mvtrekkie) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 231 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Wonderful book to live by!
Robyn K. (migizi) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A great book for reeling you back in when you feel your life has gotten a little out-of-control.
Wendy O. (wendy1) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful lanuage, the author reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly
hurried stress filled life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggusts.
hurried stress filled life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggusts.
Maryalice N. (floridabeach) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyable reading. Shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.
Jackie R. (thephotoalbumlady) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 6 more book reviews
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This is a great book to help you "decompress" and lower your stress level. Too much of what we stress and worry over is either things we can't control or things that really aren't that important. This book will help you relax and regain balance in your life.
Mary T. (birdwatcher) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 5 more book reviews
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five stars...simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life...
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Great reminders for reducing stress!!
Helpful Score: 1
A book that shows you how to keep the little things in your life from driving you crazy.
Selina G. (MadamButtrfli) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The title pretty much says it all. All wound up and having trouble coming back to your center? This book will reassure you that its all small stuff and help you move forward.
Helpful Score: 1
Learn to trust your intuitions, and live each day as if it might be your last. Gentle supportive suggestions. Ways to make your actions more peacful and caring, with the added benefit of making your life more calm and stress free.
This book will help you enjoy the small things more.
Amy B. (amystreasurechest) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 6 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading this, it makes you really think about how you live and think about everyday life.
Peggy D. (atleast10hats) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 222 more book reviews
Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... offers 100 meditations designed to make you appreciate being alive, keep your emotions (especially anger and dissatisfaction) in proper perspective, and cherish other people as the unique miracles they are. It's an owner's manual of the heart, and if you follow the directions, you will be a happier, more harmonious person. Like Stairmasters, oat bran, and other things that are good for you, the meditations take discipline. Even so, some of the strategies are kind of fun: "Imagine the people in your life as tiny infants and as 100-year-old adults." The trouble is, once you start, it's hard to stop.
Margaret S. (morgan2010) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 171 more book reviews
The title says simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. The book is an easy read, with a big impact. Each page or two is a chapter little events that effect use either badly or for the better. I liked it.
Marcia L. (marciakl) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 14 more book reviews
Inspirational thoughts and stories.
Judy D. (JDT) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 109 more book reviews
I love the concept in the title alone - and always like to have a copy around to dip in and out of!
Nichole S. (purrfectionist84) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 13 more book reviews
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The author shares many great insights from his professional and personal experiences regarding how to live a fuller, more meaningful and satisfying life. My only criticisms are that it was unclear exactly how some of his strategies could be put to use in one's daily life, although using one of the workbooks that accompany this series might have been helpful in that respect. At times, the book seemed a bit redundant, but then again, by repeatedly drawing on his most important points, the author made sure that his most important ideas hit home. I recommend this book to all individuals who aspire to make small changes that will ultimately improve their quality of life.
This is a GOOD read for sure. It's all about NOT letting the little things in life drive you crazy....Learn to trust your intuitions and live each day as if it may be your last....HOW true is this? Fun, supportive and gentle ways to "look at life".....I've actually gone back to it many times for the enjoyment of the writing.....and ....yes....the little things in life that drive you crazy......I call it the "Handbook for the Soul"....You'll enjoy it for sure....
Michele (luluinphilly) -
I wasn't too impressed with this volume. I have the one for teachers and, in my opinion, that one is better.
Great book with great advice on important things to think about.
Jennifer S. reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 10 more book reviews
Great writing - really true and down to earth. Helped me stop worrying so much.
A humorous but meaningful wonderful little book to meditate on or in which to enjoy a laugh. Best when read in segments on different days. A great little gift book. Zest4bks
Practical advice to put your life into perspective.
I found much of what was in the book helpful an enlightening. However, I felt at times that alot of the material was the same advice, just worded differently.
Sharon R. (hazeleyes) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 331 more book reviews
GOT STRESS? This book is free, and is full of common sense. Excellent reviews at amazon.
Christine S. (christines) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 12 more book reviews
Words to live by!
Kara A. (karasue10) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 2 more book reviews
I really like this book! It reminds you what is truly important and what is not.
This book is very refreshing, and it offers great advice on how to reduce stress in your life. My sister has an extremely stressful job and I gave her the book to read. She thanked me profusely for it and informed me that it has helped her also. Great book- would recommend :)
Here's a no-nonsense approach to spirituality written by a man who knows what he's talking about when it comes to burdening ourselves with too much "stuff" in our society and culture. It's an interesting read that helps you free yourself from guilt and shame. There's too little time to spend in living in our heads!
Dr John V D. reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 8 more book reviews
This book is a short read and is good to reference back to, I have several copies at this time. Helps you deal with and realize that most of the things in life we think are important and make into mountains are really mole hills!!!
Barbara I. (Munro) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 95 more book reviews
This is a great book to carry with you. The trick is not so much to read and accept the ideas in the book - but to actually do them - and KEEP doing them!
Ginger G. (gingersnap) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 8 more book reviews
I love this book because it is easy to read,positive and inspiring. This is a book that you should read only one or two chapters so that you can dwell on its meaning and it helps you to deal with all the little "small stuff" that happens in our daily lives.
It makes you appreciate and enjoy every day that we have on earth. And truly you can change your outlook and see that everyone and everything that happens to us is important and makes us who we are. We all must learn to live and love with one another including all the faults. We strengthen our character with patience and acceptance . God doesn't make mistakes!
It makes you appreciate and enjoy every day that we have on earth. And truly you can change your outlook and see that everyone and everything that happens to us is important and makes us who we are. We all must learn to live and love with one another including all the faults. We strengthen our character with patience and acceptance . God doesn't make mistakes!
Susan E. (southernsurf2) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 20 more book reviews
Great book! I ended up with an extra copy to pass on!
Audrey C. (Audbug) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 50 more book reviews
"Don't sweat the small stufff.and it's all small stuff is a book that shows 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-fill life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests.
ShannonMarie N. reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 5 more book reviews
very interesting, helpful & funny!
Maria C. (teachermom38) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 23 more book reviews
This is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy.
Excellent Book....I love this series!
This is full of good advice that you can apply to your life bit by bit ... to relieve stress and have a happier, more calmer life. We can all learn from this ... and it can be read often (repeatedly).
This gives you little thoughts for the stresses and problems of everyday life, how to deal with them and grow from them.
Delores B. (DeloresBurton) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 10 more book reviews
This book gets you thinking the little things we worry about. A lot of great advice in here.
Maryann H. (MaryannLovesBooks) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 50 more book reviews
Dont Sweat the small stuff is a book about how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy, how to put things into perspecctive and to live in the present moment with tips to make your life more care freeand enjoyable - This past NY Times Best Seller is a good read !
Valerie D. (billiejo) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 11 more book reviews
Great Inspirational reading. Have given it as a gift often.
Deanna McAlister H. reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 8 more book reviews
Great book!
Nice reminder to keep things in perspective. We get so caught up in our everyday problems, we sometimes forget what matters. Carlson is uniquely able to cut through the chaff.
Yoshika T. (vonita) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 58 more book reviews
#1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a really good book on how to keep things simple.
Sharon H. (Featherzmom) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 66 more book reviews
I loved this book!
Linda H. (lynn) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 43 more book reviews
Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.
Another book to leaf through while waiting... Doctor's office,waiting in checkout line, etc.
Wow, this is a life changing book. I wound up with 2 copies or I wouldn't let this one go. I go back and read parts to calm my mind and help me let go of things. It's a must-read!
This makes a great gift for an overworked friend and is also helpful in setting those New Year's resolutions.
A cute lil book full of good advice on staying centered.
Christie G. (dreambeliever) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 56 more book reviews
So simple, yet so helpful!
Carol S. (mrsgab) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 231 more book reviews
Great suggestions for keeping the craziness of life from getting you down! Don't worry, be happy!
words to live by. read it.
Kathy P. (taffy) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 120 more book reviews
Positive book encouraging one to get life into perspective.
Phil F. (hubby) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 108 more book reviews
This is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy.
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From Library Journal
Stress consultant Carlson reads his self-help guide with conviction, his gentle voice clear and persuasive. He presents common-sense advice for living a less hectic and more meaningful, loving life. His essential message is that we get caught up in minutiae, "the small stuff," and never get around to doing what makes us or our loved ones happy. He advises readers to engage in such small acts as paying someone a compliment daily, putting a lid on keeping track of who does what around the house, and writing a letter to a friend. Carlson urges small daily changes and uses examples of improvement from his own life to show how the advice works, making the book ideally suited to the audio format. Tape quality is excellent. Recommended for public libraries.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
Stress consultant Carlson reads his self-help guide with conviction, his gentle voice clear and persuasive. He presents common-sense advice for living a less hectic and more meaningful, loving life. His essential message is that we get caught up in minutiae, "the small stuff," and never get around to doing what makes us or our loved ones happy. He advises readers to engage in such small acts as paying someone a compliment daily, putting a lid on keeping track of who does what around the house, and writing a letter to a friend. Carlson urges small daily changes and uses examples of improvement from his own life to show how the advice works, making the book ideally suited to the audio format. Tape quality is excellent. Recommended for public libraries.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
Anthoney D. (AntGiant3000) - reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 159 more book reviews
Very good Book
Good little book. Back cover is a little ruffled, but otherwise good shape.
Edna H. (splitorin) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 27 more book reviews
my mom wanted the book since she lost hers, she likes to read it at night before she retires thanks
My husband bought this book for me to read as a hint. I read and follow some of the author's suggestions. Now I wish my husband would read it as well.
John O. (buzzby) -
A counterbalance to Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point"
Very insightful.
not good
Christy K. (dragonflies) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 66 more book reviews
Great little book full of wisdom!
I love this book. I can't believe I'm letting it go.
Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.
Lauren E. (unsaneti) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 35 more book reviews
an absolutely wonderful part of the "Don't Sweat" series
"Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life"
"Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life"
Joy E. (zazzle) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 18 more book reviews
Amazon.com
Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... offers 100 meditations designed to make you appreciate being alive, keep your emotions (especially anger and dissatisfaction) in proper perspective, and cherish other people as the unique miracles they are. It's an owner's manual of the heart, and if you follow the directions, you will be a happier, more harmonious person. Like Stairmasters, oat bran, and other things that are good for you, the meditations take discipline. Even so, some of the strategies are kind of fun: "Imagine the people in your life as tiny infants and as 100-year-old adults." The trouble is, once you start, it's hard to stop.
Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... offers 100 meditations designed to make you appreciate being alive, keep your emotions (especially anger and dissatisfaction) in proper perspective, and cherish other people as the unique miracles they are. It's an owner's manual of the heart, and if you follow the directions, you will be a happier, more harmonious person. Like Stairmasters, oat bran, and other things that are good for you, the meditations take discipline. Even so, some of the strategies are kind of fun: "Imagine the people in your life as tiny infants and as 100-year-old adults." The trouble is, once you start, it's hard to stop.
Great advice.
Ronda A. (rondaquilts) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 55 more book reviews
Great quick read
Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. This book has been highlighted but is clean and in excellent condition.
Good mental therapy
Michelle K. (michellelks) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 16 more book reviews
The title explains it all...great book to pass on to your kids.
Patty T. (Lantana) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 12 more book reviews
I found this book very helpful to me when I needed it. I enjoy reading this type of thing.
Laura E. (lauramsellis) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 331 more book reviews
Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... offers 100 meditations designed to make you appreciate being alive, keep your emotions (especially anger and dissatisfaction) in proper perspective, and cherish other people as the unique miracles they are. It's an owner's manual of the heart, and if you follow the directions, you will be a happier, more harmonious person. Like Stairmasters, oat bran, and other things that are good for you, the meditations take discipline. Even so, some of the strategies are kind of fun: "Imagine the people in your life as tiny infants and as 100-year-old adults." The trouble is, once you start, it's hard to stop.
Catherine C. reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 13 more book reviews
Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.
Larry G. (aardvark) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 157 more book reviews
"Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life." Very helpful, and consoling to read, yet with plenty of humor.
Nancy B. (Irispal) - , reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 159 more book reviews
"Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests. With gentle, supportive suggestions, he reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring."
Neva S. (Neva) reviewed Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff on + 7 more book reviews
loved it! a few creases.
