Introduction Each of us faces stress at some point in our lives. Most people deal with it on a daily basis. As defined in the book Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness, stress is “The body's mental, emotional, and physiological response to any new, threatening, frightening, or exciting situation” (Hoeger & Hoeger, 2012). . This stress is caused by a stressor, also known as a “stress-causing event” (Hoeger & Hoeger, 2012). Stressors can take different forms, from moving to a new city, having a baby, or even writing a paper (Boyd, Wood, & Wood, 2011). One of the major stressors in life can be going to college. If not adequately addressed, these stressors can leave a person with excessive stress that could end up harming them mentally and physically, such as developing an illness (Boyd, Wood, & Wood, 2011). There are several ways to deal with stress. Some healthy ways to deal with stress might include practicing emotion-focused coping strategies, developing time management techniques, and practicing meditation. Description Going to college can be a new and exciting experience that can challenge a person more than they thought possible. Attending college, especially for the first time, can be a very stressful time in a person's life. Part of the stress associated with attending college is living in a new place, having to meet new people, having new responsibilities, and of course, the homework that comes with classes. If a person does not learn to cope with these stressors in a healthy way, they may feel overwhelmed and possibly depressed (Hoeger & Hoeger, 2010). To keep your body and mind safe from overexposure to stress, you can practice the following techniques. The first…half of the paper… Three techniques that I use and other people can use to deal with stress are practicing emotion-focused coping, developing time management skills, and practicing meditation regularly. By using these techniques, I am able to reduce the stress that comes with homework, socializing, and the new responsibilities I have gained since attending college. Works CitedBoyd, D., Wood, E. G., Wood, S. E. (2014, 2011, 2008 ). Master the world of psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. 128-129, 329-330, 335-340. Print.National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). (2010). Health information. Meditation: an introduction. Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htmHoeger, WWK, & Hoeger, S.A. (2014, 2012). Principles and workshops for fitness and well-being. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. 376-379, 386-387. Press.