Don't sweat the small stuff for women : simple and practical ways to do what matters most and find time for you

Featured in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story starring Heather Locklear, premiering on Lifetime Examining the stresses and burdens that women are often confronted with—whether in the boardroom or the office bullpen, in relationships, or among friends- -New York Times bestselling author Kris Carlson gives you proven strategies for balancing yourself within a chaotic world and finding ways do what you like best. Her insights reveal how to: Stop comparing yourself to the media measuring stick Keep your well-being intact Create memories for yourself and those you love Avoid getting over-committee-d Self-Help / Stress Management Wish Wonder Woman Goodbye Get Off to a Peaceful Start Don't Get Over-Committee-d Cut Your Friends Some Slack Bust Your Boredom Blues Stop Comparing Yourself to the Media Measuring Stick Clarify with the Question: "Are You Asking for My Opinion, or Should I Just Listen?" Make Peace with the Mundane Get Down and Dirty Don't Go There with the "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda" Sisters Save Your Pot-Stirring for Cooking Dinner Speak from Your Love Listen from Your Love Look in the Mirror Go with the Twists and Turns Have a Bosom Buddy Create Memories for Your Children Be Reflective Stress-Busters Perhaps It's Not Personal Don't Let the Members of Your Family Dodge Your Draft Envy Not Find Your Gifts and Share Them Take Time for Your Self Let Out Your Steam Lightly Accept Compliments with "Thank You" Avoid Cyber-Rift! Protect Your Inner Flame Understand the Difference Between Intuition and Fear Set Clear Boundaries Let Go of Your "Perfect" Plans Don't Let Self-Doubt Stand in Your Way Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness Be Real P.S. I'm PMS! Lower Your Threshold Let Your Children Grow Into Their Own Shoes Write a Letter and Find Out Where You Stand Gather and Let Go Stop Swimming Upstream Don't Be a Backseat Driver Create Beauty from the Inside Out My Way Is Not the Way It's Just My Way Stop Magnifying the Flaws Celebrate Our Ability to Give Birth Learn to Meditate and Quiet Your Mind Go Ahead and Vent (One Time), but Get It Off Your Chest Set Your Own Priorities Don't Trip on Your Excess Baggage Packing Light and Traveling Right Get Off Your Hamster Wheel Use Your Career for Your Spiritual Work Know When Your Ego Is Getting the Best of You Stay Open to Meeting a New Friend Age Gracefully Consider That He May Not Have the "Eye" for It Go Inside for the Answers Dress from the Inside Out Use Symbols to Remind You of Your Spirit Remain Calm and Make the Best of a Bad Situation Rise Above the Rut of Your Routine Be Grateful for Small Things Honor Your Mother Celebrate Being Single! Find Your Own Way Allow Enthusiasm to Bubble Up from You Share the "Nice" Stories Say "No, but Thanks for Asking" (Without Feeling Guilty) Give Yourself More Time Than You Think You'll Need Go with the Girls Don't Become Over-Identified in Any Role Defuse the Thought Explosion! When All Else Fails, Laugh Plan an Inspiration Flow Day Gripe to the One You've Got the Gripe with Spice Up Your Sexy Side Be 99 Percent Gossip-Free Have a Backup Day Care Plan Don't Weigh Every Day Merge the Spiritual and Material Worlds Know When to Turn Off Your Technology Booby Traps Don't Let Your Anger Get the Best of You Seize Your Opportunities Widen Your Scope and Get Some Perspective Renegotiate Your Boundaries Don't Fight Fire with Fire Unless It's a Controlled Burn When Trying to Simplify, Think Prevention Say the Words, "Hey, That's a Great Idea!" (and Then Act On It) Don't Take It All So Seriously Fancy Your Femininity Know Your Hot Spots Walk Through the Open Doors Own Your Emotions Remind Yourself What It Means to Be a Human "Being" Find Your Compassion Corner Remember That a Low Mood Is Only Temporary Climb Your Mountains One Step at a Time Define Your Small Stuff Be Able to Stand on Your Own Two Feet Treasure the Journey. For women everywhere Encouraging 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.

With more than 12 million copies sold and still going strong, the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series has helped countless readers rethink the way they address life's big and small problems.

**Featured in __Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story__ starring Heather Locklear, premiering on Lifetime**Examining the stresses and burdens that women are often confronted with—whether in the boardroom or the office bullpen, in relationships, or among friends-bestselling author Kris Carlson gives you proven strategies for balancing yourself within a chaotic world and finding ways do what you like best. Her insights reveal how to: - Keep your well-being intact - Avoid getting over-committee-d Women lead incredibly full lives nowadays, with little time for relaxation...This book shows them how to find that small, still center in themselves, and how to live with more joy, calm and peace in the midst of a chaotic world Presents advice for women on reducing stress and living happily, covering such topics as media pressure, parenting, femininity, and overcommitment.