Stress.

A word that everyone is familiar.

You've said the phrase, "I'm so stressed!" probably one hundred times.

The least little thing happens and that's usually the go to line.

I'm guilty.

As a college student it is almost an everyday line that is said.

So this is a blog mostly for college students...

Signing up for classes. The weeks after syllabus week. Midterms. Finals. And the list could go on for days.

It will all almost drive you insane. Or so we think!

If we were to all take the time to sit back for a minute when we are having one of those "I'm so stressed right now" moments and think about how far we have made it and how we have always made it through those stressful times it won't seem as bad to us.

Having a good support system will also help during these times.

And those cool cats that you met the second week of school? They're going through the same things you are, as far as schooling, so know that you are not alone and that you guys can use each other to get through all of the mess that school brings and can be an encouragement to each other.

But... the main thing that will help when life in general seems to be too stressful or hard is the Good Lord. He will always be there for you. He put you right where you are at this very moment for a specific reason. So when things seem stressful call on Him. Rather than having a mini pity party and rather than complaining about how rough and stressful your life may seem at that very moment, take the time to call on Him and ask for help and guidance. We always think we have it so bad but I can guarantee you that there is someone out there that has greater stresses than just their schooling.

I'm speaking to myself as well.

So keep this in mind next time you get that bad grade on that test that you studied so hard for, when you have an assignment due at 12 am and it's 11:50, when your car gets a flat tire on your drive to school.

You got this! Whether you think so or not.

Continue to smile through the "pain".