Obama Reveals What Helps Him Manage The Stress Of His Job

[sheshe2]

President Barack Obama revealed what he thinks is the most important way to manage the stress of his job in an interview with The Huffington Post last week.

Obama credited morning exercise and his Hawaiian roots for his ability to keep a calm demeanor in such a high-stress environment, but he noted family is what really keeps him grounded.

"I don't get too high, don't get too low," Obama said.

"But I think the most important -- I'm very consistent about spending time with family," he added. "And when you have dinner with your daughters -- particularly teenage daughters -- they'll keep you in your place and they'll teach you something about perspective."

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Obama said it's also important to "take the long view" on issues instead of panicking about what's happening day by day.

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[fadedrose]

1. I think what he really means by perspective

is that his daughters make him feel humble and he loses whatever pride in his successes he has when they discuss their problems with him, and he hasn't a clue as to how to solve them....

[Buzz Clik]

32. Hopefully, he learned quickly that his daughters do not want him to solve their problems....

.... just listen.

[hifiguy]

2. I have had many policy disagreements with this president

but there is no question that he has an absolutely first-class temperament for the job. Probably the best since JFK.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I agree. If I had his job I'd be either drinking heavily by now,

or throwing industrial strength hissy fits involving the breaking of furniture, or curling up in a corner sobbing hysterically, or hiding in a closet, rocking and mumbling, or constantly smoking weed and eating junk food, or all of the above. I can't imagine actually wanting to be president.

[RKP5637]

5. I have absolutely no idea how he keeps his cool. I would have thrown around a tremendous number

of F this, that and calling people F'en ignorant fools. Yep, I'm sure not cut out for it.

[whathehell]

20. LOL

My sentiments exactly.

[0rganism]

7. agreed (n/t)

[AikenYankee]

17. Absolutely ....

spot on, hifiguy!

[RKP5637]

4. He's an extremely strong individual and has my greatest respect! n/t

[freshwest]

6. +1,000!

[sheshe2]

9. Hey freshwest~

[freshwest]

11. Hey, so you made it home, huh? Stumbling around here. Ready to chat?

[sheshe2]

8. Thanks RKP, agreed.

[treestar]

10. Very Smart

I am lucky to have lived in this time where he is our President!

[freshwest]

13. Agreed. Best POTUS. At one time, it was FDR, JFK and Carter I was proud of.

Obama has them all beat, IMO. And not just because he's 'new.'

There was something in him I saw in the primary debates and in his town hall meetings in 2008 ~ I knew he was the kind of honest man that we needed.

Since he's been in office, we see just how badly Americans needed him. More will come out, and the nation will either rise or fall for people.

He has done everything within the law, and respectfully done his duty to all of us. He will go down as one of the greatest men in history, if we suceed in pushing back the forces that seek to destroy us.

And it's up to us. He always said that... Because he's a Democrat and believes in We The People. That ideal is old with some people, but what else stand between us and the forces of feudalism?

[panader0]

12. Cool head main ting bruddah!

I went to Obama's high school ('68).

[Hekate]

22. Cool head main ting is right. (Kailua '65 here) I like it that he credits his Island roots....

I'm sure that's a big factor in his being the kind of family man he is, too.

Me ke aloha, panadero.

[obxhead]

14. That's right its all about family.

When you don't need to worry about the welfare of your own family its easy to do things that hurt other families.

[Fred Sanders]

16. You forgot the sarcasm emoticon?

[obxhead]

25. No, I did not.

I'm guessing the TPP will have zero effect on you though.

[Fred Sanders]

27. The Gloom and Doom Game is for Republicans to play, did you not get the message?

[Hekate]

24. Yeah, those gay families are really hurting from Obama's policies. Not to mention the ones ....

....who are busting their bank accounts keeping their kids in college and now can keep them on the family health plan. Employment going up -- oooo the pain.

[obxhead]

26. Yes, I keep forgetting

how valuable that minimum wage job at Walmart is. Fuck, where are my manners.

[Hekate]

29. The pain, the pain, the pain. Nothing is ever good. Nothing has ever improved.

>on a falling note< gaaaaaaaaaaa

[Fred Sanders]

15. But heads must explode daily - what if everyone dialled out the noise, what would advertisers do?

[C Moon]

18. I think he brought a lot respect back to the U.S. in international eyes.

Bush and Cheney were an embarrassment internationally.
I know that's no news flash, but I just wanted to add it in here.

[sheshe2]

19. Thanks C Moon.

Agreed, appreciate your reiterating that fact.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

21. Kudos to us for electing him.

(Pretty tired of the relentless bashing. Especially in light of FOX NEWS forbidding any bashing of its channel):

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6923152

[mcar]

23. Well said Mr. President

Mother of a teenaged boy here so I can empathize.

[A HERETIC I AM]

28. .....

[Cha]

30. "Obama credited morning exercise and his Hawaiian roots for his ability to keep a calm demeanor in

such a high-stress environment, but he noted family is what really keeps him grounded."

All vitally important, she.. I follow that sage advice, myself. Such a sweetheart.


The President with Sasha and Malia a few years ago, walking the beach at Kailua~

Mahalo, she~

[sheshe2]

34. I love that image Cha.

He is an amazing father. What a grand family unit they have, so much love and sharing. I put my money on lots of laughter as well.

Well said~

Obama credited morning exercise and his Hawaiian roots for his ability to keep a calm demeanor in such a high-stress environment, but he noted family is what really keeps him grounded."

Thanks Cha.

[AndreaCG]

31. He said this when I met with him

He joked he'd been mellow since his mother's womb. He also said one of his favorite things to do is tour factories. He's fascinated by how things are made.

[sheshe2]

35. What a great post, thanks.

Kudos to you who have talked with him. Andrea.

[lovemydog]

33. The spirit of Aloha

I'm inspired by President Obama's humility and commitment.

The spirit of Aloha.

'Aloha is being a part of all, and all being a part of me. When there is pain - it is my pain. When there is joy - it is also mine. When food is needed I will take only my need and explain why it is being taken. The earth, the sky, the sea are mine to care for, to cherish and to protect. This is Hawaiian - this is Aloha!' http://www.huna.org/html/deeper.html

[sheshe2]

36. thank you for the definition

of The Spirit of Aloha. beautiful~

[ND-Dem]

37. the sentiments are admirable, but wow, he's starting to look like the job is aging him.