It all started with the great Deflectionist philosopher, Professor Wobblybottom. He realized that the world was too much for him to handle, so he invented the Deflectionist art of diverting attention away from one's problems.
Years of study and meditation led to the development of Deflectionist Exercises 101:
Stare intensely at a wall for 20 minutes, focusing on nothing in particular. When your eyes water, you've achieved the Deflected Gaze.
Hyperlink to Deflection Exercises 2: The Deflected Scream
Yell loudly at a nearby wall, but only if no one is listening. The goal is to create a cacophony of sound that drowns out your inner demons.
Hyperlink to Deflection Exercises 3: The Deflected Sneeze