There are so many things that can cause stress in our lives these days. We live in a deadline-driven, fast paced, last minute oriented type of world which puts pressures and expectations on us that inevitably lead to stress. Let’s be honest, you’d have to be some kind of superhero not to feel just a wee bit overwhelmed with everything going on around you at times.
But seriously, if you are human (fingers crossed), you’re bound to experience some stress. In fact, it’s completely normal! The problem isn’t that we have stress in our lives, it’s how you deal with the stress that differentiates you from the rest of the pack.
There are both positive ways and negative ways to deal with stress and the methods you choose to adopt will drastically affect the quality of your life. Don’t believe me? Check out my video where I show you some powerful examples:
So what are the ways you deal with stress? And more importantly, what are the positive methods you consistently practice to deal with stress in your life? I’d love to hear all of the ways you choose to “let the air out of your balloon”!
Peace,
Sean
P.S. I sincerely hope that this blog post helped you understand how to deal with stress and it brings the calmness into your life you deserve 
Hi Sean,
Another great stuff, the demonstration was brilliant too:)
I really needed this post, just in the right time.
Sean,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hope to find mentors like you to have in my life.
Thank for the wonderful video show, Sean.
A great way to relief stress and fill with positive energy.
Ha ha! You’re so funny, Sean. I like your demonstration very much.
Thank you Sean! What a great demonstration of what stress is like and how to decrease the effects of it. I love all the comments and suggestions of your readers as well some very helpful information. They are obviously inspired and loving people who are drawn to you by your sweet loving self. Keep up the wonderful posts.
Extremely useful & Inventive !
I have high blood pressure and I used to do day trading. Often around 6:3AM when markets would open lower, I would start screaming & yelling & cursing loud. I was out of control.
What a great video. Thanks for the advice. I knew about stress ahead of time, but your use of balloons makes it more practical to understand.
Thanks for sharing.
Dear Sean,you are so sweet! You have been inspiring me a lot.Thanks for this simple but funny and inspiring method.I am very grateful for your inspiration.Love you from bottom of my heart.God bless you always.
Many thanks Sean, as usual you are there at exactly the right time with the right message.
Much peace and blessings to you.
Bev
Dear Sean,
Thank You for help us!
I like the way you handle that experience about stress.
Well, now we have a lot to think.
hugs,
Vivian
this is amazing, Thanks iam going post this everywhere.
Once Again,
Thanks,
You Have Helped.
Sean,
Thanks for your insight.
May I offer a recipe, for sharing Forgiveness?
These ingredients, and the directions for use, may vary with the strength of your imagination.
Select a container, such as a plastic spice bottle.
Label it: Forgiveness
Add some cornstarch or cocoa to your container, or you may want to make up something … like scented powdered sidewalk chalk, or add glitter.
You may find it helpful to add some, “Directions for Use”, such as:
1 Accidents do happen, and sometimes we break things, or hearts, unintentionally.
2 It can be much easier to make mistakes, than it is to admit and correct our mistakes. Are you the first one to make this mistake; would you want to be the last one?
3 When you make, or find your mistake, sprinkle just enough of this “Forgiveness” on it to mark it plainly as yours, and prevent the cat, or anyone else from being blamed.
4 Leave the mistake in plain view until everyone sees you prefer to deal with it honestly; and honorably accept the responsibility for it.
5 Mistakes may pay for themselves more fairly through exposure; we waste a potential benefit of our mistakes by hiding them.
6 By sharing the gift of our mistakes with others, we may help some to make better and more uplifting choices.
7 Concealing a mistake may cause many other mistakes, perhaps ones even more difficult to live with, or to correct.
8 The value of mistakes is in understanding the lessons they are trying to teach us.
9 Genuinely participate in discussing how to avoid making this mistake again. Ask for, and get, all the help you need.
10 Forgiving ourselves, may prove to be the most difficult part of making a mistake.
11 We may find forgiving our own mistakes easier after some practice, in forgiving the mistakes made by others.
12 Forgiveness feels good, whenever it is given, observed, or received.
13 The unforgivable; fail to ask, accept, or give their Forgiveness.
(Please share this recipe.)
“Forgiveness is one of, “The best things in life [that] are free”
Enjoy all the best, of health, happiness, and laughter. – b9f8
Hi Sean,
I am one of your biggest admirer. You are such a great inspirer.
I am a breast cancer victor and the author of the book entitled “Making the Breast of It”.
I am also a host of a radio talk show host called “Waves of Healing” at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lea-yekutiel.
I would like to invite you to be a guest on my show.
With much gratitude,
Lea Yekutiel
Thanks Sean, that was really funny. I liked that the balloon wouldn’t bust…did that cause you stress, lol!! Made me laugh out loud. Have a wonderful day.
J.
Sean, this was just tooooo good, I normally tell my clients, the best antidepressant etc.
lets get into our boots and take a hike.……and yes, as you say the pressure just disappears and we come back with a grin on our faces.……wait until I present them with the balloon example.….Sean that is priceless
Love
Olga
I love this blog, it is exactly what I needed today. Thank you so much, Sean, you are such an inspiration!
My dear, beloved father passed away a week ago. It’s really opened my eyes to how I deal with stress and hard, difficult situations. I learn and realize a lot about myself. And what I find most fruitful for me to release stress immediately is:
1. BREATHE. Deep, slow breaths.
2. Exercise. Run, jog, skiing — anything that gets the heart pumping and flowing with oxygen and life.
3. Talk. Put words to the emotions, and get the heavy, worrisome thoughts and feelings out of my body by having good friends listen to my ramblings.
Thank you for your generous caring and sharing.
You make it so clear.
L,A
You are amazing. You made quite an impact on me at the engagetoday2009 event.
Thank you for all the good you do in the world. We need more people like you Sean.
Darren
I had a dream that together we took a walk, one of my favorite ways to let off stress. You must have deeply touched me. Thank you for beautifully distilled insights. Even a toddler could relate to the balloon metaphor, which I love.
Thank you Sean!!! Everytime you talk to me… you help me pull myself back into what I can be…
Hugs,
ESPERANZA
Sean,
Thank you! It is a honour to have you as a shining light showing the path to an enjoyable life — your wisdom is priceless.
Love
John
Great video, Sean! I loved the use of the balloons to make such an important point.
It’s true that we can control our reaction to whatever happens in our life, but it’s inevitable that stress will creep in at some point — we are all so busy for a lot of our time that it’s hard to juggle things and know what to prioritise. None of us is superhuman and therefore we shouldn’t feel like failures if we experience stress.
I always find that exercise helps my stress levels. Either that or a long bath…
Sean. this is just brilliant
You are a huge inspiration Sean. Thank you.
Extraordinary
Dear Sean.
Great video. As you said there are different ways to deal with stress.And it is only through practise that we can deal with the way you said.That is letting go immediately as soon as you feel stressed. Another thing everybody must realise it is in our hands whether to feel stressed or not.We always hold other people responsible for the stress we feel but remember only you and you alone are responsible for the way you feel and not the others. Make yourself very powerful that others cannot make you feel stressed out. And this is possible if we do meditation everyday for at least 10 to 15 mins. Dont say that you dont have time. You can afford to give yourself this much time when you realise the tons of benefits you get from this.
Wonderful, great examples and easy to follow. Drain the stress away and fill with positive energy and enthusiasm. Sean your guidance to the society is greatly apprecaited.
Thank you Sean!!!
Thank you for the wonderful beginning of the day that started with a lough and very valuable lesson
))
Love from Poland
Edyta
You’re funny and witty as usual. Thank you for all you do, and I did find this helpful.
Sean,
Once again you have the right message for me just when I need it.
Thank you!
Dave
This video is hilarious! I love your balloon metaphor, and your explanations.
Regarding ways that I deal with stress; one way is to take 5 deep breaths. It gets oxygen to your organs, and makes you feel much calmer in a tough situation. I find this to be most effective.
I have gone through a lot, though, as I’m sure you can relate. After going through a bad health experience, you realize that health is the greatest wealth, and everything else takes a back seat. Things don’t seem quite as stressful, because they aren’t such a big deal anymore. Life is just a game, and stress is like moving back on the game board.
Thanks for your advice, Sean,
Josh Lipovetsky.
Great post Sean!
Usually I deal with stress by watching funny movies or reading funny books. Introspection into the feelings also helps.
Love those balloons.
The gotee looks great man!
–Jason
Thank U Sean!!
It’s been a while that i “discovered” you
and your work. Your way of saying “deep” things in a simple and honest way, goes straight to my
heart
Bleesings from Athens, Greece
Yorgos
Hey Sean! Loved this demonstration analogy! Thank you for reminding us how destructive stress can be if not handled in appropriate ways at the appropriate time. Acknowledging the stress is the key. Often we ascribe the feeling to something else to deflect it off, but that only creates more catastrophic results! For me, over the years I have managed my stress in a variety of ways as you suggested. The most positive way for me has been in meditation. I used to journal a lot, but sometimes that just added more fuel to the fire and my frustrations often grew…unrealistically out of proportion. I found that in recognizing the energy expended on stress worry or fear is very draining if it is allowed to build up as you said…so taking a few moments to recognize the now of the situation and what it is that I am able to do to resolve it in the most positive and effective manner is helpful. I guess I just try to remain open to the possibilities of higher consciousness in finding the particular resources needed for the stresses at hand. I love your blog! I admire and respect your wisdom and advice so very much. Love always
sandi
Perfect Illustration Sean!
thanks bro!