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As a Matter of Course

By Annie Payson Call
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A collection of practical essays aimed at reducing nervous irritants and cultivating calm by treating everyday annoyances as manageable and proportionate. It discusses physical self-care, the role of amusements and mental impressions, and how exaggeration of trivialities, moods, and sentimentality undermine nervous health. The author offers guidance on tolerance, sympathy, relationships with others and oneself, child-rearing, and coping with illness, emphasizing habitual responses, recognition of distorted perspectives, and simple adjustments to restore balance and greater ease in daily life.

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Annie Payson Call

Annie Payson Call was an American author and lecturer known for her contributions to the fields of psychology and self-help in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote extensively on the topics of mental health, personal development, and the importance of relaxation and repose. Her notable works include "Nerves and Common Sense," which addresses the impact of stress on well-being, and "Power Through Repose," emphasizing the value of rest in achieving a balanced life. Call's writings reflect her belief in the power of the mind and body connection, making her a significant figure in the early self-help movement.

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