Clearly, the way you interpret and think about events affects your perspective and experience of stress. Yes, the events like those above are difficult and stressful, but gaining a broader perspective on them, and realizing your own control over how you interpret them, will help you manage the stress. Stress reactions to various situations are also affected by your overall level of health. You need to pay attention to your own well being. The right balance of sleep, food, exercise, work, school, and recreation is crucial.
Some students are in a constant state of trying to catch up.
They find themselves rushing and hurrying from one activity to another, always racing with the clock and never getting on top of things. Part of this problem, for many students, is not being well organized. Effective time management can help. Relaxation techniques are extremely valuable tools in stress management. Most of the techniques like meditation, self-hypnosis, and deep muscle relaxation work in a similar fashion.