Coping Skills for Dealing with the Overwhelming Responsibilities of Life
""An elegant, powerful, and simple tool for finding serenity. Just what the world needs right now."" Richard CarlsonDon't Sweat the Small Stuff
We are always on the go. Balancing work, family, friends, and everything in between is a routine of running and never stoppinga cycle that can be tiring. We forget the beauty of the smaller moments and sometimes we forget to stop and use our coping skills.
Stopping is a gift to yourself.
Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision of yourself and your surroundings helps give you a fresh perspective and an inner balance meant to help you feel in control of the bigger things.
Who are you? What are your true priorities?
Your responsibilities may have taken over and are preventing you from living to your fullest potential. Dr. Kundtz gives you insight into key questions you should be asking.
Stop whatever you're doing and enjoy the sunrise.
Big things can grab your attention but don't forget to turn around and find the serenity in stillnessthe peace in a deep breath, and the happiness in remembering who you are.
With this valuable guide learn to:
Connect with the spiritual aspects of your life Practice mindfulness and reduce stress Acknowledge when it becomes too much and take a step back Use proper coping skills to create healthier habits
If you enjoyed books likeThe Way of Integrity, Giving Grief Meaning, I Am Invincible, Time Management for Mortals, orThe Road Less Traveled, then you'll love The Art of Stopping.
By:
David Kundtz
Foreword by:
Richard Carlson PhD
Imprint: Mango Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 139mm,
ISBN: 9781642504392
ISBN 10: 1642504394
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 28 April 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
ContentsForeword I Stopping at the Speed of Light 1. Facing the Mountain of Too Much 2. Why Cramming and Cutting Don't Work 3. Doing Nothing 4. A Fast Train on the Fast Track 5. Stopping at the Speed of Light 6. Intentional Living: From Routine to Choice 7. Stopping Before Everything 8. Contemporary Contemplation 9. Finding the Spaces Between the Notes 10. Stopped: Awake and Remembering 11. Stop and Go for It! II The Three Ways of Stopping 12. Stillpoints, Stopovers, and Grinding Halts 13. Stillpoints: The Heart and Soul of Stopping 14. Breathing Is Inspiring 15. Stillpoints in a Turning World 16. Stopovers: More of a Good Thing 17. Stopovers on the Way 18. This Is Your Body Talking 19. Excuses! Excuses! 20. The Watersheds and Sea Changes of Life 21. Grinding Halts Are Good for You 22. Growing “Like Corn in the Night,” 23. Freeing and Finding Your Truth 24. Everyday Spirituality III The Gifts of Stopping 25. Stopping's Benefits 26. The Gift of Attention 27. The Gift of Relaxation 28. The Gift of Solitude 29. The Gift of Openness 30. The Gift of Boundaries 31. The Gift of Embracing Your Shadow 32. The Gift of Purpose IV Exploring the Challenges of Stopping 33. Moving Down to the Roots 34. When Society Says “Don't,” 35. “I'm Afraid!,” 36. Seeing the Enemy 37. Owning Your Fear 38. A Telling Relief 39. The Doctor's Unthinkable Thought 40. Saying It to God 41. Some Help in Getting Help 42. “Yes, but . . .,” V Discovering Your Way to Stopping 43. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” 44. Permission Granted Just to Be 45. The Pathway to Your Stopping Woods 46. Stopping while Going from Here to There 47. Moving while Stopping 48. The Young, the Old, and the Violent 49. Stopping Is Caring 50. Trust Yourself Bibliography Acknowledgments Permissions
David Kundtz has enjoyed several careers, including eighteen years in religious ministry and twenty years in the practice of psychotherapy, public speaking on stress and emotional health, and writing. He has graduate degrees in psychology and theology and a doctorate in pastoral psychology. Among the books he has authored are Quiet Mind, Moments in Between, and Awakened Mind. During his life, Richard Carlson, PhD, was considered one of the foremost experts in happiness and stress reduction in the United States and around the world and was a frequent featured guest on such shows as Oprah, The Today Show, The View, NNC, CNN, Fox, PBS and over 2000 other shows. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff continued to be a publishing phenomenon with over 20 titles in the brand franchise, two of which were coauthored with his beloved wife, Kris. He died of a pulmonary embolism in December 2006, at the age of forty-five. The words ""Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"" have become a part of American Culture thanks to Richard Carlson's book that became a runaway bestseller and made publishing history as the #1 best-selling book in the United States for two consecutive years. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list and is still considered one of the fastest selling books of all time and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
