Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women(不必大惊小怪――生活指南)

An easy-to-read collection of short essays meant to uplift and inspire soccer moms everywhere, this addition to the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series offers nothing more nor less than its predecessors. Carlson (whose husband, Richard, wrote the original book) joined him in writing Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. This time, she relates many first-person stories from her own life and those of her friends in a just-between-us-girls tone that's based in part on gender stereotypes (e.g., "our gift of female intuition"; "our sensitive natures"). Her chatty pep talks cover such topics as comparing oneself to media images, overextending oneself, preventing and coping with stress and learning to say "no." Carlson advises women to appreciate their children's "fleeting" childhoods, to speak and listen from a place of love, to swallow angry words and gossip, to take time for themselves, to nurture friendships with other women and to keep tabs on their financial position and marketability in case they lose their spouse through death or divorce. Unfortunately, she misses a few good opportunities to offer important information, as in her breezy entries on PMS and mammograms. Aimed at people whose problems are mostly "small stuff," this small tome offers little to offend and much to calm and comfort. (Apr.)Forecast: Though probably destined to join the other Don't Sweat the Small Stuff titles on the bestseller list, this one faces more competition than the first books in the series did, and may not match their numbers in the long-term.

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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.

Kristine Carlson has a gift for creating lifelong relationships and is very dedicated to her family, friendships, and personal growth. She loves riding horses, running, and solitude. Richard and Kris have been married for 15 years, and they cowrote Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love, a New York Times hardcover bestseller. She is the author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.

Foreword by Richard Carlson
Introduction
1. Wish Wonder Woman Goodbye
2. Get Off to a Peaceful Start
3. Don't Get Over-Committee-d
4. Cut Your Friends Some Slack
5. Bust Your Boredom Blues
6. Stop Comparing Yourself to the Media Measuring Stick
7. Clarify with the Question: "Are You Asking for My Opinion, or Should I Just Listen?"
8. Make Peace with the Mundane
9. Get Down and Dirty
　10. Don't Go There with the "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda" Sisters
　11. Save Your Pot-Stirring for Cooking Dinner
　12. Speak from Your Love
　13. Listen from Your Love
　14. Look in the Mirror
　15. Go with the Twists and Turns
　16. Have a Bosom Buddy
　17. Create Memories for Your Children
　18. Be Reflective
　19. Stress-Busters
　20. Perhaps It's Not Personal
　21. Don't Let the Members of Your Family Dodge Your Draft
　22. Envy Not
　23. Find Your Gifts and Share Them
　24. Take Time for Your Self
　25. Let Out Your Steam Lightly
　26. Accept Compliments with "Thank You"
　27. Avoid Cyber-Rift!
　28. Protect Your Inner Flame
　29. Understand the Difference Between Intuition and Fear
　30. Set Clear Boundaries
　31. Let Go of Your "Perfect" Plans
　32. Don't Let Self-Doubt Stand in Your Way
　33. Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness
　34. Be Real
　35. P.S.——I'm PMS!　
　36. Lower Your Threshold
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