Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

In the eighth episode of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson reads from the beloved book “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day,” focusing on how simple pleasures can enrich our lives and connections. You’ll hear stories of navigating budgets, compassion in relationships, and the value of letting your loved ones enjoy the little things that bring them happiness. Kristine shares practical tips for healthy communication with partners, especially during times of financial stress, and encourages you to find meaningful, low-cost alternatives to keep joy alive. Whether it’s taking a pause for yourself, spending time in nature, or suggesting activities that uplift your partner, this episode invites you to honor the “I” and the “we” in every relationship. Listen in to rediscover how the smallest gestures and adjustments can shape lasting well-being, harmony, and happiness. Share this episode with your loved ones and revisit the basics that matter most. Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

In the seventh episode of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson delves into the art of forming a winning partnership. Drawing from “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day,” she demonstrates why choosing the right partner, whether for business, running a marathon, or navigating personal milestones, can be more valuable than going it alone. You’ll hear encouragement to overcome the fear of seeking support, and learn why blending different skills and visions leads to stronger teams. Kristine emphasizes the power of community, the benefits of thoughtful reflection, and why partnership should be mutually nourishing. She also shares practical advice for ongoing relationships: revisit shared dreams, update boundaries, and have open conversations about what truly matters right now. You’ll be inspired to find common ground and see partnership as a dynamic, evolving journey. Remember, even the most talented person flourishes with the right collaborator. Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

In the sixth episode of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson reads from chapter 210, “Stop Scrambling,” bringing to life the timeless wisdom of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day. Kristine reflects on the pressures so many of us feel to move fast and multitask, whether we’re parenting, working, or just getting through the day. Learn how scrambling drains our energy, scatters our attention, and robs us of creativity and genuine connection. You’ll hear personal insights on the beauty of slowing down, like choosing still mornings for creativity, and the difference Kristine feels when she resists the urge to multitask. This episode is a loving reminder to pause, savor, and show up fully for your own life. Share it with friends and family who may need a little encouragement to stop scrambling and start living more presently. Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

This week in the fifth episode of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson invites us to reflect on chapter 195 of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day”: Allow your partner a few eccentricities. You’ll hear how innocent preferences, like rigid routines or unique habits, define who we are, while also bringing simple joy into daily life. Kristine reminds us that correcting or criticizing our loved ones for their quirks only diminishes happiness, whereas embracing them empowers both partners to be their authentic selves. Through personal stories about living with a partner who treasures certain routines, Kristine models respect, humor, and understanding as a foundation for loving acceptance. This episode encourages listening with compassion, practicing non-judgment, and allowing love to be unconditional. Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

In the fourth episode of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson reflects on the importance of being willing to change, drawing wisdom from Dr. Lair Ribeiro and personal life experiences. You’ll hear why sticking to the same routines leads to the same outcomes, and how true transformation begins with small, courageous shifts in perspective and action. Learn to take inventory of your own stubbornness and explore where you’re repeating old patterns.  Kristine shares simple techniques for pausing in emotional moments, witnessing your reactions, and choosing a different response. She also explores how negative and positive changes propel us forward, and how to disengage from reactivity in favor of conscious choice which is a more responsive way of living. You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to welcome change and create positive outcomes in your everyday life.  Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

This week in episode three of the Don’t Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson reads from “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day,” exploring how gratitude is one of the highest emotional vibrations we can experience. You'll learn why consistent gratitude keeps your heart open and your mind receptive, making it easier to navigate life’s small irritations with peace. Kristine explains how expressing appreciation to others strengthens relationships and prevents resentment, and why it’s easy to nurture an “attitude of gratitude” by focusing on what’s going right in your life. Kristine encourages you to practice gratitude every day, share it with loved ones, and notice the profound difference it makes in your outlook. After listening, you’ll feel more peaceful, aware, and empowered to shift your mindset, no matter what small stuff comes your way! Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a new daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day  at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266  

This week in the second episode of the Don't Sweat Revival Series, Kristine Carlson dives into the importance of allowing time for transitions, both big and small. You’ll hear anecdotes about friends embracing a new city and Kristine’s experience moving in with a partner, each story highlighting the difference it makes to release the pressure for instant adjustment. Kristine explores how transitions, like loss or career change, require gentle patience and self-reflection, rather than rushing into the next thing or making big decisions in times of upheaval. You’ll also discover the calming benefits of slowing down, connecting with nature, and creating space to process life changes with self-kindness. After listening in, you’ll feel more at ease and equipped to handle whatever changes life brings. Come back again next week! Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a new daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day  at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

This week, Kristine Carlson launches the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Revival Series. Kris reflects on how technology and fast-paced living can create unnecessary stress and anxiety, pulling us away from what’s truly important. Drawing from her book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day," Kristine Carlson reads the opening chapter and explores why sweating the small things can drain our joy and energy. She shares relatable examples, like getting upset in traffic or ruminating on a difficult conversation, and offers a fresh perspective: focus less on life’s “small black dots” and more on the vast white space of possibility and presence. You’ll discover compassionate strategies for letting go, being kinder to yourself, and coming back to what matters most. As Kristine Carlson reminds us, life is what’s happening all around us when we stop overthinking. Tune in for inspiration to live more fully, notice the beauty you might be missing, and start your day with peaceful intention. After listening, you’ll feel more present, uplifted, and equipped to live the big stuff, no matter what’s happening around you. Come back again for the next episode in this inspiring summer series! Take a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a new daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Get your copy of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day  at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Every/dp/0306835266

Kristine Carlson talks about how technology, especially with AI taking off, can make life feel like it’s coming at us a mile a minute. Listen in for Kristine's funny stories about dealing with phone updates, endless notification overload, and how a well-meaning online course became just another source of stress. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why it’s okay (and necessary!) to unplug for a while Quick ways to ground yourself when anxiety creeps in The magic of gratitude and simple joys, like time in nature or with loved ones How slowing down, even just a little, can bring calm back to your day If you’re craving some calm and want a reminder that it’s possible to find peace, this episode is for you. You can slow down to the speed of life and make space for the big stuff that brings you joy.

Many of us are making BIG lifestyle changes post-pandemic that require us to make new friends - relocating post-pandemic to be closer to our kids or simply wanting to say goodbye to toxic relationships. Listen in for easy ways to establish new relationships at any age!

In this episode, Kris kicks shares a heart to heart conversation with Michael Chase in how to create and foster kindness as a way of life. Michael is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker and one of today’s most powerful voices for creating a kinder world. In 2007 he founded The Kindness Center and is now considered an expert on the subjects of kindness and positive behavior.

In this episode, Kris shares the top skills needed to be a "World Class Listener." http://KristineCarlson.com

In this episode, Kris shares how not to become overwhelmed and that life is not an emergency unless you're in one.  http://KristineCarlson.com

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com Kris shares how she deals with the innate tendency to compare and compete without allowing it to steal her joy.

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com In this episode, Kristine teaches her most favorite "wisdom bombs" and how you can keep life in perspective, amidst all of the obstacles you face on a daily basis.

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com In this episode, Kristine shares the gift of perspective and learning not to sweat the small stuff in love.

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com In this episode, Kris shares how she was heartbroken-open to wisdom and grace.