Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out

Richard Carlson, Joseph Bailey

Harper Collins, Oct 13, 2009 - Self-Help - 242 pages

“Age-old wisdom presented in a practical, easy to understand manner that can be utilized by everyone.”
—Bernie Siegel, M. D., author of Love, Medicine & Miracles

Newly revised and updated to address the increased stress of our modern times, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by bestselling author Richard Carlson (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff and Don’t Get Scrooged)and Joseph Bailey is the classic guide to creating a more peaceful, simpler life from the inside out. With practical and easy exercises to help you slow down your mind and focus on the present moment, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, in the words of Dan Millman, bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, is “a life-enhancing book with insightful principles for peaceful and productive living at work and at home.”

Contents

• Introduction: 11
• Navigating Your Thinking: 47
• Getting Back to the Moment: 71
• Stress and Your Innate Mental Health: 87
• Being Present in Relationships: 109
• Peaceful Parenting: 137
• Working Smarter: 167
• Enjoying Life: 199
• Resources: 219

About the author

Author and psychotherapist Richard Carlson was born on May 16, 1961 and grew up in Piedmont, California. He received his undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University, his Ph.D. in psychology from Sierra University, and an honorary law degree from Pepperdine University. Before becoming a full-time author, he was a psychotherapist in private practice. His wrote 30 books that deal with psychological and spiritual health, including the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. He was a supporter of the National Center for Family Literacy. He died of cardiac arrest on December 13, 2006. Joseph Bailey, M.A., is a licensed psychologist and has been a psychotherapist for thirty-five years. He is the author of five books including The Serenity Principle and his most recent, Fearproof Your Life.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out
• Authors: Richard Carlson, Joseph Bailey
• Publisher: Harper Collins, 2009
• ISBN: 0061844500, 9780061844508
• Length: 242 pages
• Subjects: Self-Help / Personal Growth / General; Self-Help / Self-Management / Stress Management; Self-Help / Spiritual