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Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking over Your Life

Richard Carlson

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 4 hours 30 minutes

A weekend read

First published 1997. 245 pages, about 67,375 words.

9 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 7 hours 29 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 4 hours 30 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 2 hours 48 minutes

The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . an it's all small stuff is a book that shows 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 in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests, including advice such as "Think of your problems as potential teachers"; "Remember that when you die, your 'in' box won't be empty"; and "Do one thing at a time." You should also try to live in the present moment, let others have the glory at times, and lower your tolerance to stress. You can write down your most stubborn positions and see if you can soften them, learn to trust your intuitions, and live each day as if 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 more calm and stress-free. --Publisher

Subjects: Peace of mind, Behavior modification, Conduct of life, Interpersonal relations, Self-defeating behavior, Stress management

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