Combatting Stress

Cramming, cliques, credits — the daunting transition from elementary school to high school implicates a significant increase in responsibilities for most students. While high school can mark a gratifying milestone for many, it is undeniable that the widened set of challenges it presents can significantly increase stress.

Many high schoolers report facing heightened levels of stress — a phenomenon that has been chalked up to a variety of factors, some of which extend beyond the school classroom. Given the predominance of stress among high school students, it is important that incoming, or attending high schoolers, understand the nuances of stress and learn methods that help reduce it.

Distinguishing Good and Bad Stress

The word ‘stress’ generally carries negative connotations, typically likened to bad emotions such as sadness and anger. It is not uncommon to see stress being represented as a hindrance to someone’s ambitions or goals, or a consequence of excessive expectations. In high school, for