Stress

Tough day?....Feeling stressed-out? I know, we all have our tough moments, days, weeks, and sometimes even months. The fact is, in your adolescent years, teenagers are the most stressed. The reason for this is because it is the biggest change you will ever have to go through in your life. You are trying to discover who you want to be.

75% of the population experiences some stress every 2 weeks but how do we deal with this? Some people can't take it and they break out in hives or have panic attacks. You can actually increase your stress tolerance. Every stress you feel is actually caused by how you perceive the situation--not the event itself. Sports are an effective way to get your mind off things. Meditation can also be helpful. What I like to do is make lists. If I have many things due Friday. I make a list, title it "Things Due Friday," and prioritize 1 through 10 etc.

Venting helps too but be sure you vent to someone you can trust. Vent to a best friend who will listen well. Avoid people who interrupt you or barge in with their own stories or add more to your plate.

All in all, STAY IN THERE! There's always someone out there who is going through a similar situation. We can all make it through tough situations together.