With finals rapidly approaching, this time of the semester can be particularly stressful and anxiety producing. Keep reading to find out how to lower your stress level. Stress is a natural part of day to day living. Often times we tend to think of stress being caused by external events and circumstances, but stress is the way we interpret and react to life events and circumstances.
Individuals react and cope with stress in a variety of different ways.
What is relaxing to one person may be stressful to another. Not all stress is bad, there are some kinds of stress can actually energize and motivate us. There are many factors that can contribute to stress in one's life. As a college student, the greatest sources of stress are likely to be related to relationships, academics, social situations, environment and lifestyle. However, the sources of stress are unique to everyone.