Thursday, June 10, 2004
don't sweat the small stuff!
i dun read books but i loveee fill-in-the-blank books =) well finally i bear to touch this book i bought a while ago. it's called Don't sweat the small stuff workbook by R. Carlson. =) well I'd probably be doing on exercise per day so let's do this together shall we?
=== Don't sweat the small stuff ===
Often we allow ourselves to get all worked up about the things that, upon closer examination, aren't really that big a deal. We focus on little problems and concerns and blow them way out of proportion. Whether we have to listen to unfair criticism or do the lion's share of the work, it pays big dividends if we learn not to worry about little things.
Do you "sweat the small stuff"? Complete this inventory to find out. Statements are presented in sets of three. Each one has a point value. Read all three statements and decide which one best describes your situation. Then write the point value in the place beside that statement.
1) when someone has more than 10 items in the express line at the grocery store, i
__ point out the person's error and suggest that he or she choose another line (1)
__ don't let it bother me (3)
__ get annoyed and feel sorry for someone who is so inconsiderate of others (2)
2) The cable goes out in the middle of a long-awaited show, so i
__ shrug my shoulders and say it will be on again (3)
__ rant and rave about how disappointed i am (1)
__ call the cable company to report the problem (2)
3) after purchasing food at the drive-through window, i realise my order is wrong. I
__ go back and yell at the manager and demand a refund (1)
__ complain to everyone around me and pick at my food (2)
__ eat my lunch and enjoy it anyway (3)
4) someone is talking in the movie theatre. i
__ shush very loudly (2)
__ move to a new sear (3)
__ inform the manager (1)
5) When i lose change in a vending machine, I
__ never kick and shake the machine, but try another one (3)
__ sometimes kick and shake the machine, depending on how hungry I am(2)
__ usually kick and shake the machine- I hate feeling ripped off (1)
6) In a crowded lot, i notice that someone has parked in two spaces. I
__ leave a note on the person's car, pointing out how inconsiderate he or she is (1)
__ entertain thoughts of scratching the car, but drive on (2)
__ drive on until i fins another parking spot (3)
7) One morning, the paper is late. I
__ go on with my morning and decide to read the paper during dinner (3)
__ call the distribution office and let them know (2)
__ get frustrated and upset because my morning routine has been interupted (1)
8) At a restaurant, i notice that people seated after me recieve their meals first, I
__ feel i am being overlooked and complain to the waitress (2)
__ reason that my food must take longer to cook and wait patiently (3)
__ lose my appetite and leave the restaurant (1)
9) A person is making an illegal left-hand turn in front of me. I
__ honk my horn and make obcense gestures as i wait (2)
__ swerve erratically into the next lane to make my point (1)
__ deduce that the person must have a good reason to make the turn and wait patiently (3)
10) Only one window is open at the bank and a large line is forming. I
__ check my items to make sure my transaction won't take very long (3)
__ roll my eyes, let out a sigh and check my watch (2)
__ complain loudly to the customers around me (1)
Score:
21-30: you rarely sweat the small stuff;
11-20: you still need some practive in trying to see everyone as small stuff (tat's meee!!!)
1-10: you let the small stuff get to you too often, try to relax (ie...stop being so kan jiong spider!!! stop worrying over EVERYTHING) hehehe
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dum dee dum...