Michael Mantell

Who knew that a self-help book about releasing negative thoughts in order to achieve happiness could prove its worth by testing its author after it was published? When Michael R. Mantell, PhD, released his book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: P. S. It’s ALL Small Stuff in 1988, it rocked the self-help world, and the audio version won the highly coveted Publishers Weekly Best Audio Award in the self-help category.

So when, a few years later, Dr. Mantell saw a book with the same title prominently displayed at a bookstore, he was happily surprised—but then, he saw a different author’s name on the newly designed cover. What did Dr. Mantell do? He took his own advice and chose to view this positively, celebrating the fact that more people were being reached with the advice he knew changed lives.

Now celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, the original Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff offers up-to-date tools that can enhance your life today. You have the power to choose how you feel, how you react, and how you deal with your circumstances. Replace your negative and fearful thoughts with positive and hopeful thinking—and start the journey toward the happy life you’ve always wanted.

Michael R. Mantell earned his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and his M.S. at Hahnemann Medical College, where he wrote his thesis on the psychological aspects of obesity. His career includes serving as the Chief Psychologist for Children’s Hospital in San Diego, and as the founding Chief Psychologist for the San Diego Police Department.

He served as the Senior Fitness Consultant for Behavioral Sciences for the American Council on Exercise, is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Council on Active Aging, and is the Director of Transformational Coaching for the Premier Fitness Camp at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa.

Dr. Mantell is a best-selling author of four books including the 25th Anniversary updated edition of his 1988 original “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, P.S. It’s All Small Stuff" and the just released "The Link is What You Think." He is also an international behavior science fitness keynote speaker, an Advisor to numerous fitness-health organizations, and is featured in many worldwide fitness/health publications. He’s been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, the Today Show, and has been a weekly contributor to many major news organizations including Fox and ABC News. He's been a member of SAG/AFTRA since 1981. He is the Health/Wellness Curator for St. Pete Life Magazine, and an Ambassador Presenter for Retreats Unlimited worldwide.

Dr. Mantell is a nationally sought after behavioral science coach for business leaders, elite amateur and professional athletes, individuals and families. He is listed in the 2013 “The 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness.” http://greatist.com/health/most-influential-health-fitness-people

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