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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 Carlson, author of Don'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 stopping--a 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 stillness--the 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 like The Way of Integrity, Giving Grief Meaning, I Am Invincible, Time Management for Mortals, or The Road Less Traveled, then you'll love The Art of Stopping.
Contents
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
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