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 calmer and stress-free.

Coalition Staff Member Review

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It’s All Small Stuff is a great read, especially for busy families or individuals. A great aspect of this book is that you don’t have to read it in a linear fashion! You can read it in its entirety or focus on chapter titles that pique your interest. Some of the items may even repeat part of other tips, which can help engrain these tips in your mind. I found this book enlightening and even helped me identify things I can do to deal with “small stuff” that I had thought to be big stuff. I recommend this book to individuals going through difficult times and needing a new/different perspective to look at those obstacles we may face during life. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It’s All Small Stuff can be helpful for all foster, adoptive, or relative caregiver families.

Author: Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
ISBN: 4703
Count: 1