Don't sweat the small stuff-- and it's all small stuff : simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life

Carlson, Richard 1961-2006 (Author).

Summary: From the co-author of the bestselling Handbook of the Soul comes a collection of short essays on attaining peace of mind by learning to let go of small aggravations.

Record details

ISBN: 9780786881857
ISBN: 0786881852
Physical Description: print
248 pages ; 17 cm
Edition: 1st Hachette Books ed.
Publisher: New York : Hachette Books, 2014, ©1997.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-248).

Formatted Contents Note:

Don't sweat the small stuff -- Make peace with imperfection -- Let go of the idea that gentle, relaxed people can't be superachievers -- Be aware of the snowball effect of your thinking -- Develop your compassion -- Remind yourself that when you die, your "in-basket" won't be empty -- Don't interrupt others or finish their sentences -- Do something nice for someone else and don't tell anyone about it -- Let others have the glory -- Learn to live in the present moment -- Imagine that everyone is enlightened except you -- Let others be "right" most of the time -- Become more patient -- Create "patience practice periods" -- Be the first one to act loving or reach out -- Ask yourself the question, "Will this matter a year from now?" -- Surrender to the fact that life isn't fair -- Allow yourself to be bored -- Lower your tolerance to stress -- Once a week, write a heartfelt letter -- Imagine yourself at your own funeral.