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3.72 AVERAGE
This little book is wonderful. It has such great advice. I know I'll be using a lot of it now in my adult life.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I would recommend everyone reads this. Really makes you think about your thought process.
I really loved this book! There are short 2-4 page anecdotes about how to “keep the little things from taking over your life”. It’s an easy read, and great to have on hand. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for ways to relax more and stress less.
While some points can seem repetitive, Richard does a great job of bringing to the top of mind what we often forget. Make plans, but don't dwell on them. Appreciate what you have but always strive for better. Most importantly be a kind, and good person to make the world a better place.
The examples in this book are from home life and interpersonal relationships.
I found this an interesting book, not as repetitive as “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” but for me, also not as helpful – although they share some of the same advice. Still having said that, there were some bits of advice and common sense that I liked and it is nice to be reminded (as it is easy to get caught up and forget what we already know).
Three of my favourites were (1) Don’t be a martyr. There is a fine line between working hard out of actual necessity and overdoing it out of perceived necessity, (2) Explore voluntary simplicity & (3) The less you struggle with your problems and challenges, the more energy you have at your disposal to solve them.
I found this an interesting book, not as repetitive as “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” but for me, also not as helpful – although they share some of the same advice. Still having said that, there were some bits of advice and common sense that I liked and it is nice to be reminded (as it is easy to get caught up and forget what we already know).
Three of my favourites were (1) Don’t be a martyr. There is a fine line between working hard out of actual necessity and overdoing it out of perceived necessity, (2) Explore voluntary simplicity & (3) The less you struggle with your problems and challenges, the more energy you have at your disposal to solve them.
This book is a gold mine of practical and helpful suggestions on getting along in this world with a more peaceful attitude and joy. Highly recommended.
reflective
fast-paced
There’s some great advice in this book about how to live with less stress. It’s a perfect book for busy people because each of the chapters is short enough to make its point effective.
I think it would have been more complete had it clearly indicated what the tool to put in practice the advice is, which in my opinion is mindful awareness – i.e. train your mind how to relate with your thoughts and emotions.
Overall, a good read that I recommend.
Read my full review here:
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – Dodi Reads
I think it would have been more complete had it clearly indicated what the tool to put in practice the advice is, which in my opinion is mindful awareness – i.e. train your mind how to relate with your thoughts and emotions.
Overall, a good read that I recommend.
Read my full review here:
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – Dodi Reads
Some good ideas in here mixed in with a fair whack of syrup and guff.
The ideas are presented briefly and lightly and lack an integrating philosophy and framework to dispute your existing beliefs and bring about meaningful change.
No doubt some people will find this book useful, but it's a bit of a mish-mash.
The ideas are presented briefly and lightly and lack an integrating philosophy and framework to dispute your existing beliefs and bring about meaningful change.
No doubt some people will find this book useful, but it's a bit of a mish-mash.
The tip that really sticks out to me is to make room for incompetence. You can get mad about it and throw a fit and yell, but it's not going to change anything, you know? It's not saying incompetence is ok, but encountering it is inevitable and you should be ok with that.
I was shocked at how wonderful this book is. I expected it to be really hokey and lame, but it was genuinely very helpful. I have incorporated many of the ideas into my daily life and they help me keep my anxiety under control. I'm pretty baffled that its so insanely mindful and helpful. A++.