Richard Carlson

Over the past four years, Richard Carlson has shown countless families, lovers, and workers how to live in a more calm and productive manner. Now he turns his attention to men, with numerous simple strategies and life lessons that blend humor, warmth, and uncommon wisdom. In short, pithy chapters, Carlson shows men how to avoid "as if" assumptions and sidestep dangerous comparisons; encourages them to "be a quitter," and take up yoga; endorses the benefits of time for themselves, positive thinking, and creative visualization--and much more. One of the most successful series of all time, the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff books have revolutionized the way millions of us deal with life's day-to-day challenges. It is a stressful world out there, but it doesn't have to be.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and 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 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.

Offers one hundred suggestions for harmony in the workplace, including "Don't dramatize deadlines," and "See beyond the roles"

Presents a collection of inspirational advice and simple, practical wisdom to help teenagers cope with the stresses, challenges, issues, and turmoil of everyday life.

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.