Because we can’t control the world around us, we have to look for ways in which we can reduce the stress. 

For me, cleaning and organizing are by far the best stress-reducers.  Those who know me remember that I was the consummate slob — even through my post-college years.  I was so lazy that, in college,  I tried to have my underwear dry-cleaned.  The dry cleaner refused, so I had to buy more because doing the laundry was beyond my skill set.

Now mess gives me stress.  I have a great coach in organizing in ways that work for me.  Check out this website.  http://www.GothamOrganizers.com. 

Let Obama clean up the national messes.  I just concentrate on reducing piles of paper and cleaning domestic messes.