Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women Simple Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time For You

by Carlson, Kristine; Carlson, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780786886029
• ISBN10: 0786886021
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-17
• Publisher: Hachette Books

Summary

For women everywhereencouraging and soothing advice on reducing stress and increasing enjoyment, from the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Dont Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. With more than 12 million copies sold and still going strong, the Dont Sweat the Small Stuff series has helped countless readers rethink the way they address lifes big and small problems. Now in a book written specifically for women, Kristine Carlson offers the same calming and encouraging advice in 100 short and spirited essays. Dont Sweat the Small Stuff for Women addresses such important and timely issues as balancing family and work demands, debating effectively with spouses and partners, dealing with children and friendships, finding time for reflection and self-care, and much more. With clever and memorable titles as Dont Be a Backseat Driver (Unless It Could Save Your Life), Know Your Hot Spots, Make Peace with the Mundane, and Stop Comparing Yourself to the Media Measuring Stick, Kristine Carlson helps readers focus on whats really important, keep in touch with their feelings, live with spirit, andwhen all else failslearn to laugh. A true life-saver, this potent book is full of sage advice and comforting thoughts, from one busy woman to another.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xv
Richard Carlson
Introduction	1	(4)
Wish Wonder Woman Goodbye	5	(4)
Get Off to a Peaceful Start	9	(3)
Don't Get Over-Committee-d	12	(2)
Cut Your Friends Some Slack	14	(3)
Bust Your Boredom Blues	17	(3)
Stop Comparing Yourself to the Media Measuring Stick	20	(2)
Clarify with the Question: ``Are You Asking for My Opinion, or Should I Just Listen?''	22	(2)
Make Peace with the Mundane	24	(2)
Get Down and Dirty	26	(2)
Don't Go There with the ``Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda'' Sisters	28	(2)
Save Your Pot-Stirring for Cooking Dinner	30	(2)
Speak from Your Love	32	(3)
Listen from Your Love	35	(2)
Look in the Mirror	37	(2)
Go with the Twists and Turns	39	(2)
Have a Bosom Buddy	41	(2)
Create Memories for Your Children	43	(2)
Be Reflective	45	(2)
Stress-Busters	47	(3)
Perhaps It's Not Personal	50	(2)
Don't Let the Members of Your Family Dodge Your Draft	52	(2)
Envy Not	54	(2)
Find Your Gifts and Share Them	56	(3)
Take Time for Your Self	59	(2)
Let Out Your Steam Lightly	61	(3)
Accept Compliments with ``Thank You''	64	(2)
Avoid Cyber-Rift!	66	(2)
Protect Your Inner Flame	68	(3)
Understand the Difference Between Intuition and Fear	71	(3)
Set Clear Boundaries	74	(3)
Let Go of Your ``Perfect'' Plans	77	(3)
Don't Let Self-Doubt Stand in Your Way	80	(2)
Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness	82	(2)
Be Real	84	(3)
P.S.-I'm PMS!	87	(2)
Lower Your Threshold	89	(2)
Let Your Children Grow Into Their Own Shoes	91	(3)
Write a Letter and Find Out Where You Stand	94	(2)
Gather and Let Go	96	(2)
Stop Swimming Upstream	98	(2)
Don't Be a Backseat Driver	100	(2)
Create Beauty from the Inside Out	102	(3)
My Way Is Not the Way-It's Just My Way	105	(2)
Stop Magnifying the Flaws	107	(2)
Celebrate Our Ability to Give Birth	109	(2)
Learn to Meditate and Quiet Your Mind	111	(2)
Go Ahead and Vent (One Time), but Get It Off Your Chest	113	(2)
Set Your Own Priorities	115	(3)
Don't Trip on Your Excess Baggage	118	(3)
Packing Light and Traveling Right	121	(4)
Get Off Your Hamster Wheel	125	(3)
Use Your Career for Your Spiritual Work	128	(3)
Know When Your Ego Is Getting the Best of You	131	(2)
Stay Open to Meeting a New Friend	133	(2)
Age Gracefully	135	(3)
Consider That He May Not Have the ``Eye'' for It	138	(3)
Go Inside for the Answers	141	(3)
Dress from the Inside Out	144	(2)
Use Symbols to Remind You of Your Spirit	146	(2)
Remain Calm and Make the Best of a Bad Situation	148	(2)
Rise Above the Rut of Your Routine	150	(2)
Be Greatful for Small Things	152	(3)
Honor Your Mother	155	(2)
Celebrate Being Single!	157	(4)
Find Your Own Way	161	(2)
Allow Enthusiasm to Bubble Up from You	163	(2)
Share the ``Nice'' Stories	165	(3)
Say ``No, but Thanks for Asking'' (Without Feeling Guilty)	168	(3)
Give Yourself More Time Than You Think You'll Need	171	(2)
Go with the Girls	173	(2)
Don't Become Over-Identified in Any Role	175	(3)
Defuse the Thought Explosion!	178	(3)
When All Else Fails, Laugh	181	(2)
Plan an Inspiration Flow Day	183	(2)
Gripe to the One You've Got the Gripe with	185	(4)
Spice Up Your Sexy Side	189	(4)
Be 99 Percent Gossip-Free	193	(2)
Have a Backup Day Care Plan	195	(3)
Don't Weigh Every Day	198	(2)
Merge the Spiritual and Material Worlds	200	(4)
Know When to Turn Off Your Technology Booby Traps	204	(3)
Don't Let Your Anger Get the Best of You	207	(3)
Seize Your Opportunities	210	(2)
Widen Your Scope and Get Some Perspective	212	(3)
Renegotiate Your Boundaries	215	(4)
Don't Fight Fire with Fire-Unless It's a Controlled Burn	219	(2)
When Trying to Simplify, Think Prevention	221	(2)
Say the Words, ``Hey, That's a Great Idea!'' (and Then Act On It)	223	(3)
Don't Take It All So Seriously	226	(3)
Fancy Your Femininity	229	(2)
Know Your Hot Spots	231	(3)
Walk Through the Open Doors	234	(2)
Own Your Emotions	236	(3)
Remind Yourself What It Means to Be a Human ``Being''	239	(3)
Find Your Compassion Corner	242	(3)
Remember That a Low Mood Is Only Temporary	245	(3)
Climb Your Mountains One Step at a Time	248	(2)
Define Your Small Stuff	250	(3)
Be Able to Stand on Your Own Two Feet	253	(3)
Treasure the Journey	256	(3)
Author's Note	259	(2)
Suggested Reading List	261