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Easier Than You Think

Because Life Doesn't Have to Be So Hard: Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference

by Richard Carlson
Richard Carlson
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#1 national bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff is back with a fresh, innovative book that offers simple, practical advice that has the power to transform lives

All of us are looking for practical ways to take control of our lives, whether in our personal relationships, our families, our work, our health, or our future plans. The good news is that the answers are out there, and they are easier than we might expect.

In Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson taught millions of readers worldwide that by taking a step back and gaining true perspective they could prevent the unimportant details from taking over their lives. Now, Carlson demonstrates how making the slightest positive change can make all the difference. The direction we are frantically looking for can be ours if we simply make small adjustments and get our lives back on course and face daily challenges unimpeded. With his trademark storytelling and advice, Carlson offers forty proven and easy ways to change how we think and act that will make a mountain of difference in our lives.

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  • Release date

    April 26, 2005

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780060845759
      • File size: 85571 KB
      • Duration: 02:58:16

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 21, 2005
      Carlson, author of the bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
      , goes beyond the effort to minimize stress with 39 techniques for making positive changes in all aspects of life. Rather than embarking on lengthy or costly self-improvement projects, he suggests trying out smaller, simpler adjustments that he believes can make a real difference in everything from one's communication skills to peace of mind. Delivered in his trademark upbeat style, Carlson's advice is rooted in showing kindness and compassion to oneself as well as to others. He notes, for example, that a natural inclination to help can lead to taking on too many responsibilities. Learning to say no allows you to pursue a calmer and more meaningful existence. Although the author acknowledges that most people are beset by self-pity, he says that choosing to adopt a cheerful attitude each day will actually make you happier. Learning not to blame others for your troubles will provide a greater sense of control over decision making and enhance self-confidence. While many of the author's ideas are common self-help tropes (much of the book reads like an updated version of glass half-full/half-empty) that are not as easy to accomplish as they sound, Carlson has the knack of making them sound as if they are. Agent, Linda Chester. 15-city author tour.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The popular author of DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF applies his practical know-how to the task of living better through small changes in our mental and behavioral habits. We have more control than we think, he says, and by becoming conscious of this, we can break out of patterns created by force of habit, our emotional wiring, or our family traditions. His down-to-earth advice and examples, most from his own experience, are inspiring and should be easy to apply to anyone's individual challenges. The accessible and contemporary advice covers the basic mechanisms of personal change. The program is delivered with the maturity and speaking comfort of one of our best personal growth teachers. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      Starred review from March 1, 2006
      Well known for his Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series, Carlson offers a smorgasbord of 40 little changes in attitude or behavior that can make a big difference in one's response to life's challenges. Most of the suggestions require little more than a commitment for positive change and an everyday application of the technique. He suggests ways to practice humility, humor, satisfaction, and nonjudgment. Sure to be popular with the author's audience, this program is highly recommended for popular listening collections.Kathleen Sullivan, Phoenix P.L.

      Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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