If you are a busy mom, this book is for you. It is inspiring and uplifting and includes important reminder for things we all know, but tend to forget.? In a fun style, Kristine shares her cool tips, combined organically with personal stories so you really feel invited and welcome into her home, including the dynamic with her kids.

An unyielding believer of not sweating the small stuff in order to live the big stuff and experience true happiness in life, bestselling author and inspirational speaker Kristine Carlson has continued to expand on the phenomenal success of her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson, beloved author of the?Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff?series who passed away suddenly in 2006. It was holding onto the timeless wisdom of the ?Don’t Sweat? philosophies that empowered and supported Kristine throughout her healing journey and led her to begin sharing the tried and true wisdom of the lessons she learned along the way.

I first heard about Kristine Carlson from a mutual friend. When I watched her TED talk on her website, I couldn’t stop crying. I was really touched by her story and her exceptional healing journey that she shares so openly with others.

Kristine Carlson gives us ideas on how not to let the ?small stuff? turn you into an unhappy, miserable human being. From creating reflecting time in the morning, through getting down and dirty, to letting go of your ?perfect? plans, you get to take a look at your life and your reactions and be reminded and motivated to feel better and enjoy life more.

My top favorite quotes from the book:

?Life is such a magical gift to be treasured. Perhaps we should allow others to experience this gift without the burden of our backseat driving?.

?Say goodbye to magnifying your flaws and you say good-bye to some unwarranted guilt. There is great freedom in becoming a reformed perfectionist and realizing that ?perfection? does not exist in this world!?

?We have an abundance of love to give and our friendships are the place to begin?.

A great book to have on your nightstand or to carry with you (it’s small!), reading one chapter at a time. Reminds you not to take life so seriously and to lighten up!