Simplify. This mathematical command can similarly be applied to life. Determine the greatest common factor, or the most dominant stressor and remove it from the equation. It doesn't have to be there- I promise you.

The antithesis of seeking simplicity doesn't come to me as an inherently bad thing. After all, adding complex elements to our lives is what keeps them interesting and entertaining. But I think in today's environment we tend to pick up drama, societal expectations, etc. more easily than shed them. So in order to find one's sanity amidst all the chaos, 8/16 -> 1/2.