Book Recommendation
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff

Book Recommendation - Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff

Marjorie Smink


Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff

by Richard Carlson

© 1997

Do little things in life drive you crazy? Author and consultant on stress and happiness, Richard Carlson, suggests ways to calm yourself in your hurried, stress-filled life. For instance, “Think of your problems as potential teachers.”; “Remember that when you die, your inbox will not be empty.”; “Try to live in the present moment.” With his gentle manner, Carlson shows ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, thus helping make your life calmer and more stress-free.

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