#DontSweattheSmallStuff

[swede1952]

Good morning. 🌳🌳🌳

24 May 2024

"Nobody knows the trouble I've seen; nobody knows my sorrow. But we have high hopes, we have high hopes, we have high in the sky apple pie hopes."

Hmmm … my wife says that the lyrics of this jingle don't go together and that they are sort of lyrics from two different songs. I think that they fit together perfectly.

Remember the book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.? I have a copy, 1st Edition, so I've had it for a while. You see, I'm a worrier, so little details often bother me. But somebody has to worry about the details, right? It can get out of control though where little details become obsessions, which destroys inner peace.

"'Make Peace with Imperfection' …The need for perfection and the desire for inner tranquility conflict with each other." - Richard Carlson, Ph.D.

[loveindeeair]

Decided to pick up DSTSS Omnibus - Three Books in One after much deliberation, second read. Old one, but a good one.

A 700 page - 3 part book spread over 3 weeks ..whew!

By Richard Carlson

[threelittlegremlins]

Toxic Positivity: What Are We Up Against?

Toxic Positivity. Everywhere you turn, there is another vlogger boasting about their glamorous life on social media, showing off her pristine kitchen as she neatly organizes her fridge with plastic containers, cricket labels, with perfectly done hair and makeup. “Look at my life. I am happy. I have everything. I am perfect.” That is the message that comes across to their audiences with their…

[lifewithcasti]

#ManosDeMonstra don’t even take a break on my birthday???? WTH? LoL it’s beautiful day to have hot chocolate with my babies . #triplets #mygirls #blessed #thankfulgratefulblessed #itsAGoodDay #dontsweatthesmallstuff https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5A_etuWkj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Ready to enjoy the peace and quiet while I'm "stuck" in the car while my son is napping! Not a bad start to 2023! ❤️📚🍫 @dramberelliott #superparenting #carnap #naphostage #peaceandquiet #reading #newyearsresolution #newyearnewme #resolutions #selfimprovement #connectedparenting #therapeuticparenting #gentleparenting #gentleparent #therapeuticparent #spiritedchild #raisingspiritedkids #oppositionaldefiantdisorder #conflictresolution #dontsweatthesmallstuff https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4DFdOMQoP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[soulreflectiontarot]

Today’s message is about going with the flow and connecting to a lighter heart approach. Please take what resonates and leave the rest. The cards used are from The Everyday Tarot by Bridget Esselmont and The Soul Reflection’s Galactic Angel Oracle by Nadine Swiger. . Some have been “stuck” processing some heavy energies lately while others may feel like there is uncertainty or a cloud blocking your view of where things are heading. Your spirit guides are saying to take a “break” and do something for you that will bring a smile to your face and peace to your soul. And when you do, your guides want you to appreciate the right here, right now… and those little blessings as they come. Soon, the veil will be lifted and you will see the light of better days! Keep positive and you will soon find yourself with news that you can raise your glass and celebrate with friends, family and loved ones! . . . #oracletarotreading #tarotoftheday #oracleoftheday #tarot #oracle #galacticangel #angelmessage #appreciatethelittlethings #countyourblessings #veilwillbelifted #betterdaysahead #findthelaughter #dontsweatthesmallstuff❤️ #livelaughlove #everydaytarot #BrigitEsselmont #soulreflectionoracle #galacticangeloracle #nadineswiger #soulreflectionoraclecards https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwV0pUOZc8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rachel-sylvan-author]

"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: and It's All Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson

Thank you @_readwith_me for the rec! ❤️

#dontsweatthesmallstuff #wisdom #richardcarlson #lightreads

[spoonofconsciousness]

There’s a difference between seeing and thinking🤔 ✨ When you see something you get it on a DNA level, when you think something you’re looking at it on a superficial level😅 ✨ The intellect is great for analysis and solving problems but sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing because nothing requires dropping the intellect and letting go of the desire to change how we’re feeling by “figuring it out”🙈 ✨ There’s nothing to figure out most of the time because we know what’s right for us and when someone’s time to leave is upon us attempting to figure it out is exactly what keeps us trapped in discomfort for longer😭 ✨ When you’re holding a hammer everything looks like a nail - it’s the same with the intellect, when we’re constantly using it to figure stuff out everything looks like it can and should be figured out😬 ✨ There’s no need to do so much😌 ✨ #mentalwellbeing #itsoknottobeok #youarenotalone #youmatter #youareenough #selfworth #youareworthy #growthroughit #happinesscomesfromwithin #dontsweatthesmallstuff #beyourbestself #manifestyourdreams #soulcalling #peacewithin #meditatedaily #highvibes #spiritualgrowth #trusttheuniverse #createyourreality #lawsofattraction #abundantlife (at Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo) https://www.instagram.com/p/COinDfjHyoF/?igshid=ddnxupzfgpm9

[russellandpaulette]

Change begins at the end of your comfort zone! 👸🏽 Have an amazing beginning of the week 💞 #gogettergirls #yougotthisbabe #dontsweatthesmallstuff #keepmovingforward➡️ (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQyTq8r9a2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nattashasingh]

Hangxiety 🤪

One of the most interesting words i have come across “Hangxiety”

This word caught my attention and interest a while back …

I had seen it used in some posts on instagram but had just laughed it off

Its was only when life did throw some seriously serious lessons at me that i started appreciating this interesting and what i would call fun word

We spend so much time worrying and…

[cutleansantos]

The fact that life isn't fair doesn't mean we shouldn't do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole. To the contrary, it suggests that we should

Don’t sweat the small stuff... and it’s all small stuff // Richard Carlson, PH. D.

[codysummit]

Many thanks @pergola_visitor #motivate #uplift #music #musician #uplift #thankful #affirmations #elevate #elevateyourself #gratitude #feelgoodforothers #iwishyousuccess #inspiration #baltimore #baltimoremusic #baltimoremusicians #focus #whatmattersmost #whatmatters #dontsweatthesmallstuff #biggerfishtofry #biggerfish #openyoureyes #eyesopen #openheart #openmind #thankfultobealive #wishingothermusicianssuccess #prosperity #prosperitymindset (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B89KlNInlOT/?igshid=99d96cr3lnxx

[loveindeeair]

When we let go of the conceptions we have of stereotypical judgements, we open ourselves to a beautiful and authentic human experience.

#DontSweatTheSmallStuff #Omnibus

By Richard Carlson (Part II - 21-24)

[threelittlegremlins]

Mental Reflection

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my blog! Today I wanted to talk about the way that we view ourselves and our mental reflections. This thought was brought on by a friend of mine buying new clothes. Silly, I know, considering people buy new clothes everyday. But she had bought clothes that she believed were going to be a size smaller than she is, for motivation and preparation for when she loses…

[jenjen4280]

After 20 years together

You just don’t care about certain things anymore. Like who has which toothbrush. Mine is always in front, the hot wife’s is in the back. We both suspect our toothbrushes got swapped at some point after I cleaned the bathroom.

Hot wife: Is my toothbrush the blue one? (meaning not aqua colored, yeah I know: they’re both blue. That’s another thing 20 years gets you: advanced communications skills)

Me: (mentally calculating the likelihood that swapped them the last time I cleaned the bathroom) ...Probably? (meaning no, I’m pretty sure that one is mine and she’s been using it for the past week)

Hot Wife: Eh, okay. Doesn’t really matter. (Keeps using what was my toothbrush)

And that was a couple weeks ago. We’re still using the “wrong” toothbrushes. Because really after 20 years, it just doesn’t matter. (But we’re not at the point where we’d actually share a single toothbrush for more than say, a weekend. That’s just gross.)

[hollymarlow]

This year I'm not going to have unnecessary arguments. (Well, that's the goal... I am human, and those of you who know me would probably not describe me as "chilled!" 😂) So instead of battling my overtired son to go for a nap in his bed, I've taken him "for a drive" and he's nodded off. He didn't want to wear shoes, or to put a proper top on - that's still his pyjama top, so I let it go. It doesn't matter. There will be times when I can't be so flexible, but I am going to try to remember to let the small stuff go and find workarounds whenever I can. Life is dramatic enough as it is! . #carnap #newyearsresolution #newyearnewme #resolutions #selfimprovement #connectedparenting #therapeuticparenting #gentleparenting #gentleparent #therapeuticparent #spiritedchild #raisingspiritedkids #oppositionaldefiantdisorder #conflictresolution #dontsweatthesmallstuff https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4CjO7MUsx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=