It's so easy to get caught up in any part of life that can be even a little bit stressful. Drama with friends, family stuff going on, school work, classes, your job - all of it can cause so much stress. But when you start stressing about how much stress you have - it's time to take a step back.

Is what you're stressing over going to matter in five years? Yes, it's a silly question but it's one you need to start asking yourself. You need to seriously think about your future next time you're stressing, and if you're stressing about that future, you need to realize that you can make your future anything you want it to be. Yes, stressing about your future is something you should do and if anyone tells you otherwise, maybe they're not the ones supporting your dreams. Your future is important, but it's not worth damaging your present for.

Your future can be anything you want it to be and if one thing doesn't work out, there's always time for a change. You can always make things better, you can always change your mind, and you can always decide that you want a new future and start one whenever you want. It's always okay to stress about your future because you care - but don't let it ruin your life and don't let it stop you from living in the moment and loving your life.

For when you have stress with your job or school work. Make sure you recognize if you're stressing because you care and want to succeed, or because it's too much and you're unhappy. This can be tricky because people tend to go too deep down a path of a major or a career and look back hating their lives at 22 or 30 years old wanting to run away and change everything. Stressing about school or work is necessary to realize you care and want to grow and learn and succeed, however, when it becomes unhealthy and obsessive: stop. You can always change your career down the line, so make sure you're stressing because you do love it and want to grow, and not because it's just too much.

Family will always be there and friends will always have your back but don't stress when you have a small fight of tiff. If a friend in college is treating you poorly, genuinely think if they'll be a part of your life for years to come. Make sure you're stressing over family stuff that matters, but know that your family should be there to help you and support you and work it out. Friends should be able to have your back, not cause you more problems than happiness.

Don't let your stress take on new stress. Don't let your stress take over your life and make sure that they things you're stressing about are things that you care about - not the meaningless little things that won't matter in the long run. And when the stress becomes too much, that's why they make chocolate and bubble baths. Stress