Meditation isn't snake oil. For some people, meditation might be the most efficient way to reduce stress and cultivate mindfulness. But it isn't a panacea. If you don't meditate, there's no need to stress out about it.
For many families, gift-giving is a major source of stress - the relentless commercialism, the whining demands, the financial pressure.
I remember my late father, who was the biggest football fan I have ever known, used to stress when I was younger that, win or lose, you always have to compete with honor.
I think I had a stress fracture before I broke my foot, and I think that was absolutely because I was not getting enough nutrients.
I don't have to be stressed about it. When people watch videos of teams, they might see a certain player and think, 'If we kick him a little bit, maybe he'll get angry, maybe he'll get a booking.
I'm someone who's quite anxious and stresses out a lot and gives the impression that I'm laid back.
For me posting videos on YouTube and interacting with people on Twitter is a great release from the stresses of football.
You have to prioritize what you stress about when you have a child.
Most artists - painters or writers - I think create out of stress or negative situations. Look at rock music. It's about getting things off of your chest, and it's a means of venting in many ways. That's what my work is about.
New York can be a tad stressful.
