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050 4 _aRA
100 1 _aCall, Annie Payson,
_d1853-1940
245 1 0 _aNerves and Common Sense
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
505 0 _aHabit and nervous strain -- How women can keep from being nervous -- "You have no idea how I am rushed" -- "Why does Mrs. Smith get on my nerves?" -- The trying member of the family -- Irritable husbands -- Quiet vs. chronic excitement -- The tired emphasis -- How to be ill and get well -- Is physical culture good for girls? -- Working restfully -- Imaginary vacations -- The woman at the next desk -- Telephones and telephoning -- Don't talk -- "Why fuss so much about what I eat?" -- Take care of your stomach -- About faces -- About voices -- About frights -- Contrariness -- How to sew easily -- Do not hurry -- The care of an invalid -- The habit of illness -- What is it that makes me so nervous? -- Positive and negative effort -- Human dust -- Plain every-day common sense -- A summing up.
508 _aProduced by Steve Solomon. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Nerves and Common Sense" by Annie Payson Call is a self-help book written in the late 19th century that explores the concept of managing nerve strain through practical advice and personal anecdotes. The work centers on enhancing one's mental and emotional well-being by addressing harmful habits and fostering healthier responses to stressors in everyday life. At the start of the book, the author discusses the formation of habits that lead to nervous strain and depression, suggesting that understanding these habits can facilitate a transition to healthier living. Call emphasizes that negative emotions such as resentment and resistance not only impact mental health but also manifest physically, urging readers to cultivate relaxation techniques and a more thoughtful approach to their interactions with the world. She provides various examples, including the story of a woman whose nervous condition stems from external disturbances, illustrating the importance of self-awareness and initiative in overcoming such challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMental health
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4339
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