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Dec 30, 2009

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" rated it:

I am not much of a self-help reader (occasionally I will read a Christian living/theology book but that's really it), but I recommend this book to everyone. There are some real pearls of wisdom therein (if you will pardon the cliche'). I definitely believe some of these strategies are intuitive, that you probably utilize some as survival mechanisms in your daily routine, just to get through the day and dealing with others. But it never hurts to get a gentle reminder. My recommendation is to ke More...

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Apr 12, 2009

Kelly rated it:

Okay so it's not "cool" to read self-help books and, frankly, most of them give me the heebie jeebies, but I think this book was kind of spot-on. I liked how the ideas were presented in small vignettes instead of a massive tome that overwhelms more than inspires. I think Carlson has a good point in suggesting that maybe we make a big deal out of things that aren't such a big deal. I'm a pretty easy going person for the most part (oh, except for that depression thing) and a lot of what More...

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Aug 02, 2011

Julia rated it:

This book was on the nightstand in a friend's guest room where I stayed recently - its natural habitat, I suppose; where else would you expect to find a book like this?

I read it over breakfast and it offers a bunch of tips on cultivating acceptance and loving kindness:

-Imagine an irritating person as a tiny infant and then as a 100-year-old (OK, this made me tear up);
-When someone criticizes you, start by agreeing with them (valuable skill!);
-Nurture a pla More...

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Jun 17, 2011

Debbi rated it:

I discovered this book at a Costco after my first son was born -- after I had been diagnosed with panic disorder. I was trying to "cope" with the new version of my life and was looking for any help I could get. I wasn't a "young" mom and thought I had it pretty much "together" before kids but really felt like my world was spiraling out of control. It turned out I actually had suffered from undiagnosed PPD and because I hadn't changed life very much at all (except More...

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May 03, 2011

Pawan rated it:

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I guess I was trying to put off writing on any Self-Help books because it sometimes is very difficult to write about them. How these books affect or not affect individuals is very personal in nature. But then these books have also been an integral part of my life and this blogging will not be complete if I do not write about them. This book “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff”, has been a great influence on me. The title of the book says it More...

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Dec 20, 2010

Thekra rated it:

كنت متحمسة لهذا الكتاب أولاً لسهولة حمله - مع أن عدد صفحاته كثير نوعاً ما - وقرائته خارج المنزل وثانياً لوصاية الدكتور طارق السويدان بقرائته

في المجمل أعجبني الكتاب وكثير من محتوياته هي أخلاق إسلامية بحتة وأعمال أوصانا الإسلام بها من شأنها تحسين الحياة الشخصية والاجتماعية وخلق التوازن حتى ظننت أن المؤلف مسلم

يركز الكاتب في أكثر من موضع على الهدوء والتحلي بالسلام الداخلي والطمأنينة والرضا والقناعة حتى في أحلك الظروف والنظر لكثير من الأمور بالبراءة أو كما نقول ( التطنيش ) وت More...

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Jun 03, 2009

Helynne rated it:

Richard Carlson has subsequently published several books on more specific "small stuff" issues following the success of this short, simple, but immensely popular gem of a self-help book. But I think this first little wellspring of wisdom is all anyone really needs to build a more optimistic and peaceful attitude toward life. I can honestly say that the simple, logical, compassionate gems of advice in these brief pages really turned a lot of my attitudes around at a time when I More...

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Mar 12, 2011

Salman rated it:

العديد من استراتيجيات الكاتب مقتبسة من دينا الاسلامي وهذا إن دل فإنه يدل على روعة هذا الدين وأنه مناسب لكل زمان ومكان حتى الكفار يؤلفون كتبهم نقلا من مفاهيم الاسلام فايننا منه!!??
1.الكثيرون يستنفذون قدرا ضخما من طاقاتهم في القلق بشأن صغائر الأمور حتى أنهم يبتعدون عن سحر وجمال الحياة.
2.عندما تلتزم بالعمل على تحقيق هذا الهدف فسوف تجد أن لديك طاقه أكبر بكثير كي تصبح إنسانا أكثر رقه وعطفا.
3.كلما انغمست في تفاصيل ما يضايقك كلما ازداد شعورك سوءا.
4.الشفقه تنمي شعورنا بالعرفان با More...

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Dec 01, 2011

Alison rated it:

The authors purpose in writing the book was to give people better understanding on how to re-think situations and calmly get out of a unwanted moment.
The theme of this book was do not freakout over the small things, if you calm down and work your way through a situation it will turn out better. The author put this theme in many chapters through the book, each chapter pertained to a different subject, for example one chapter is about croad rage, the author Richard Carlson explains ho More...

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Jan 24, 2010

Jessi rated it:

This book was given to me by an 83 year old man, which in itself gave it a new meaning. He prefaced the book by saying this is not a great work of literature nor should it be heralded for its prose, but the messages are simple. They are so simple, in fact, that after you read each chapter, you begin to think "Why didn't I think of that?" One message in particular that sticks with me everyday: make the time you sit in traffic become quality time with yourself, your thoughts and enjoy More...

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Jan 22, 2009

Alan rated it:

Good inspirational read. Gets a bit spiritual in places and not that practical but essentially it encourages readers to think more about themselves, their actions and the consequences on others. I certainly have made some changes to the way I react to events. Best to dip in and take out what is relevant and skim over the statements that seem trite or irrelevant.

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May 13, 2011

Ebrahim rated it:

واحدة من الفصول التي أثرت بي :
تذكر إنه بعد مئة عام , ربما يموت من هو على الأرض حالياً

ماذا لو تصرف شخص تصرف تصرفاً جافاً تجاهك ؟ ماذا لو لم يتم تنظيف البيت اليوم ؟
ماذا سيكون تأثيرها علي بعد مئة عام ؟ !

حكمة رائعة !

كتاب غير من شخصيتي كثيراً!
أحد أهم كتب تطوير الذات التي استفدت منها , بسيط .. لا يحمل تلك المثالية الخيالية التي نقراها في كثير من نوعية هذه الكتب .. نصائح طٌرحت بشكل موجز و بسلاسة .

أنصح فيه وبشّدة

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Nov 14, 2011

Simone rated it:

“Don’t sweat the small stuff… and it’s all small stuff” by Richard Carlson PH.D. Hyperion New York N.Y. 1997

“Don’t sweat the small stuff” is a pocket book of insightful words of wisdom for everyday life. A technique used in this book is immersion. Richard Carlson had to surround himself with people in their everyday situations and observe them. “I have learned the important lesson: when you have what you want (inner peace) you are less distracted by your wants, needs, desires, and co More...

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Jan 17, 2009

Joe rated it:

I don't know if it is possible to read this book (if one is being honest) without doing it almost sheepishly; that is, that kind of guilt where you say "Oh man, I know I do that. I am so emabarrassed."

I wonder if it would have been better to "read" this book, little by little, instead of cover to cover. One thing for sure, this is a book that needs to be "left out" to remind us how not to sweat the small stuff. Much more importantly, this book doesn't he More...

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Nov 14, 2011

Chuck rated it:

Great little book by Richard Carlson. I am the type that over thinks things big time. This book is a great reminder and aid to help you in not allowing things to get to you or take life too seriously. It's a very easy read, with nearly a hundred chapters, but each chapter only being a couple of pages. Each chapter is a specific aspect which I found almost always pertains directly to me. I'm a terribly slow reader so this format worked out great for me to pick it up and read a few chapters e More...

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Jul 14, 2010

Mickey rated it:

Definitely an inspiring read/listen. It really hit home for me because I have a lot of the destructive habits he describes. A few things are cliche and some are common sense, but a lot of them are easy things we can do every day to simplify our lives and make things less difficult for ourselves. Patience, listening better, saying no when you need to, and living life like it's the last day on earth, doing things for others without being asked and without bragging about it.. just some of the items More...

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Apr 08, 2011

Elle rated it:

I think that everyone should sit down and read this book because it applies to EVERYONE! It seems as if everyone takes life too seriously and rushes through their days with a bad attitude. This book has helped me slow down and realize everything that I am blessed with. I recommended this book to a friend of mine who doesn't enjoy reading because it is such a simple read. Every page there is a new chapter and a new life lesson. I feel that this is a book I will continue to read throughout my enti More...

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Nov 08, 2011

طريف rated it:

إنّه من نوعية الكتب التي تناسب شخصيتي وتدعمها في توجهها نحو البساطة وأخذ الأمور برويّة وشيء من البرود - أو كثير منه :)
الكتاب من نوع صفحة لكل فقرة، وبذا فهو مناسب لأن تقرأ منه فكرة كل يوم خاصة وأنه يدور حول عشرين فكرة تقريبًا يعيدها بصياغات شتى ..
كتاب صغير وأسلوب هادئ للعيش المتزن في عصر هائج ..
ستشعر في كل صفحة بنفس إسلامي في الأفكار .. وهذا ليس مستغرب
لا أعرف شخصًا قرأه إلا واستمتع به .. إنه عظيم بحق More...

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Jul 10, 2011

Josée rated it:

Just a little book with short chapters, but what amazing ideas the author offers us. For example, Become an anthropologist instead of a critic of our society, why not, and he goes on about changing our way of doing things could be so helpful. Then, another example, Spend a moment every day thinking of someone to love. This is for me a confirmation that thinking of the one that I love, each morning, is a way od supporting them in their daily activities.
It is full of simple way of looking at More...

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Aug 21, 2009

White rated it:

This is a book of perspective. I think they should teach it in elementary school or parents should read it to kids as a bedtime story. The thing I find most disconcerting in life is all the drama that people can muster. No one has patience and it seems so difficult for them to let go of even the most superficial of misunderstandings. Maybe if we get people early, we can stop the anger and hatred that seem to keep so many people in their state of mind.

It's sad. I loved this book More...

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Jun 16, 2009

Mrs_M rated it:

This is a book of perspective. I think they should teach it in elementary school or parents should read it to kids as a bedtime story. The thing I find most disconcerting in life is all the drama that people can muster. No one has patience and it seems so difficult for them to let go of even the most superficial of misunderstandings. Maybe if we get people early, we can stop the anger and hatred that seem to keep so many people in their state of mind.

It's sad. I loved this book More...

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Aug 20, 2009

Tina rated it:

It's a book I could have written years ago as this is the way I was raised to think, though with some modifications for personal preferences. I am NOT a morning person. My most productive time is at night after everyone else has gone to bed. Not everyone is the same, nor should they be. That is why it got only 4 stars instead of 5 - it doesn't allow for those differences. Another reason is that he repeats himself in several places - easy to do with the "list of ways to do something" More...

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Aug 10, 2010

Candra rated it:

I read this book for my "psychology of effective living" class in college. I LOVED the ideas, principles, and reminders that this book offered. I lost it during one of our moves and often find myself wishing I could skim through it again. It's not really a sit-down-and-read-for-hours type of book, at least not for me. Rather, it was a book that gave a brief chapter on an idea and/or fact on how to lighten up. I found it very helpful and I found myself repeatedly telling others about it More...

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Oct 02, 2007

Fenixbird rated it:

Seeking perspective? Read!!!!

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Jan 13, 2012

Kylie rated it:

I'm not much of a self-help book kind of person but, I found this in my bedroom. It was mother's and was a shortish book so, I decided to read it. It had very good points and some very helpful things that I actually decided to try. It was extremely repetitive, though. I understand that most self-help books do have to be repetitive because, they are trying to get you to listen but, it just gets a little annoying when you have to read the same thing again. Even quotes were used more than once. I d More...

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Aug 03, 2011

Samantha rated it:

I really liked this book, not so much as a "goodread" but more like an awesome manual for personal growth. One I will definitely keep, to refer to in the future. It was a bit repetitive, and I felt like maybe that was because they wanted exactly 100 tips in it. Some of them were virtually the same, and a few sentences were repeated word for word, throughout. But that being said, it is a perfect reminder to be patient, kind, and take time for yourself to nurture your own wellbeing a More...

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Aug 27, 2011

Katie rated it:

AMAZING. Everyone on earth should read this book. Small, simple ways to stop sweating the small stuff and feel more peaceful! Chalk full of helpful reminders of how to let stuff go and get rid of negative thoughts, start being more loving and give service to others...I could go on and on. Just READ this book. I'm keeping this book on my nightstand forever and I'll open it up once a week and pick someone to work on each week.

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Jun 13, 2011

Kim rated it:

This book is full of short snipits on ways to reduce stress in your life. Each entry is centered on one topic, such as seeing each experience in your life as a teacher or learning how to be happy now instead of once you get to a certain point or place. This book is perfect to take to the coffee shop or curl up on the couch with. It's a quick and easy read, but one I recommend keeping around to re-read and re-read. Carlson's points are ones I need to be reminded of on a daily basis and I have More...

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Mar 14, 2011

Jessica rated it:

Well i felt that this book was just repeating the same things over and over again dont let the little things nother yadda yadda i know i get it! Well basicly thats what this whole book is about it has very small chapters and there personal storys from the writer and just him talkin and givin the reader adive on dont let the small things get to you i feel like as im reading this book all i could say think is easyr said then done but over all this book was easy and fast to read and mostly easy to More...

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Apr 15, 2010

Lacey rated it:

Not to sound arrogant, but I really didn't learn that much from this book. Carlson presents 100 statregies to help you become a more content, relaxed, loving, and happy person. Most were redundant and many you're supposed to carve time out of every day to practice. If I tried to incorporate all the statregies everyday I wouldn't have time to brush my teeth, which will certainly take away from my contented, happy state. But, all sarcasm aside, there were a couple of good ideas that if practic More...

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