<p>Known as someone who worried about every little thing always anticipated the worst possible outcome and generally allowed her thoughts to get far ahead of life&#39;s actual circumstance author Jane Anne Staw was one day inspired to think small. Her inspiration led her to learn to pay attention to the unfolding moments of life&nbsp;without the burden of worrying about what might come next. Over time thinking small developed into a central practice in Staw&#39;s life and what followed was life-changing. In all facets of her life she experienced a shift away from anger depression overwhelm and loneliness to affection calm and connection. These short and insightful essays about some of life&#39;s most common occurrences are meditations and exercises in thinking small and discovering a life of profound contentment and wellbeing.</p>