Did you know that 5 minutes of remembered anger can depress your immune function for up to 6 hours? That your platelets get sticky with stress? That the telomeres on your DNA shorten and you age faster? This book is filled with stories, comments, suggestions, quotes and references to medical research rich in proving the psychological and physical benefits in healthy thinking and feeling good. You can look over the "new thoughts" at the end of each segment with an open mind and see if there are any you want to "test drive" in your life to change your heart variability pattern from jagged and erratic to a more coherent rhythm as you move From Frazzled To Fantastic Foreword by Sam Horn, The Intrigue Expert, author of POP and the upcoming SerenDestiny and Eyebrow Test PRAISE: "I picked up From Frazzled to Fantastic with the intention of flipping through it. Two hours later I'd read it cover to cover. I will read it again and again-next time slower, to savor. Lynn Durham is a gifted teacher, writer, and philosopher. She combines wit, charm, and the wisdom of Yoda, moving you from ha-ha to a-ha at the speed of laughter. Heart touching, entertaining, and powerfully effective: You're just one thought away from entertainment and inspiration." -Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE Publisher, Journal of Nursing Jocularity "I usually loathe cheery little self-help books and groaned to myself when I saw how it started, but it captivated me in spite of myself. Refreshingly free of the usual platitudes, or when there are any, they are expressed freshly with a nice twist. Glad I took the time for it today." -Wendie Howland, RN, MN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP Editor, AANLCP Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning "Lynn has written a power packed manual for living un-encumbered by anxiety, doubt and the million negative thoughts that hold us captive. Read just a page or many pages and unlock the truth of who you truly are. In From Frazzled to Fantastic, Lynn reveals practical advice on how to stay present. She and what she has written are a blessing. Ronald Piro, Retired General Manager CBS radio and Nassau Broadcasting "This beautiful book contains page after page of uplifting thoughts and suggestions to make your day more positive, productive and fruitful Her personal experiences bring authenticity and light to this gem of a book " -Dolores Wilkie, Sykesville, MD "The content is joyful and sensitive yet practical and powerful. I can just imagine the positive outcomes readers will have as a result of experiencing and integrating this goldmine of inspiration." -Brian Jud, Host of the TV show "The Book Authority" "I read this beautiful book on an airplane and could not put it down. The wisdom, the practical advice, and the deep love Lynn brings to us are a welcome and refreshing tonic for the negativity, fear, and hopelessness in today's world. Thank you, Lynn, for reminding us of God's grace, our own choices, and the many blessings of this precious life." -Barbara Glanz, Speaker and author of 9 books including CARE Packages for the Workplace, "Feeling stressed? A tad frazzled? Want a solution? It's in your hands... Lynn Durham's From Frazzled to Fantastic will soothe your soul and celebrate your successes. Woven with wonderful humor and ahas ... this is just what the savvy doctor would order " -Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, author of 28 books including Show Me About Book Publishing "How can anyone not leap into a book called 'From Frazzled to Fantastic ' -- it's for everyone who's ready to dive into vibrant living." -Soleira Green author of The Alchemical Coach "We all have days when things "should be" better or days when we are exhausted and the end doesn't seem to be in sight. Pick up this book You will probably see yourself here and you will learn how to change your thoughts to get the kind of positive results you want." - Ivan Burnell, author of The Power of Positive Doing