Easier Than You Think ...because life doesn't have to be so hard: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference - Hardcover

Carlson, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060758880 ISBN 13: 9780060758882

Publisher: HarperOne, 2005

Synopsis

#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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About the Author

Richard Carlson (1961-2006) is a bestselling author whose books include Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff; Don't Worry, Make Money; You Can Feel Good Again; and You Can Be Happy No Matter What. His books have been published in 35 languages in over 130 countries.

From the Back Cover

All of us are looking for ways to take control of our lives, whether in our relationships, our families, our work, our health, or our future plans. Daily challenges have a way of overwhelming us, making life harder than it needs to be. The good news is that the answers are out there. And they are Easier Than You Think.

In the phenomenal bestseller Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson taught millions of readers how to stop the little things in life from driving them crazy. Now, in Easier Than You Think, Carlson demonstrates how making simple yet effective changes can get our life back on course. With his unique blend of storytelling and advice, Carlson offers proven ways that even the smallest amounts of change can add up to become a fortune of difference in our lives.

Reviews

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.(May)
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Edition details

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060758880
• ISBN 13: 9780060758882
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208