For some University of Memphis students, stress can cause daily life to become chaotic.
However, many students have found several ways to cope with stress.
For freshman biology major Lawrence Davis, stress can sometimes be a constant factor.
Davis said that studying between classes is one of the ways he balances his time and helps him stay stress-free during everyday activities.
"I take my time doing things. I just try not to get overloaded," Davis said. "I do my homework in the library and if I have a paper due, I work on it early."
A 2003 Ebony Magazine Health Hot Line study showed that stress has been a common condition that could increase serious health problems.
Stress can cause conditions such as insomnia, headache, ulcers and chronic fatigue, according to the Health Hot Line.
School, work, home or travels are also some of the stressful situations in everyday life.
Stress can help or hinder you depending on how you handle it, according to the American Institute of Stress.
"I have stressful things in my life but I know how to deal with it," said Tamika Mack, a junior education major. "I have to do my homework and try to help Envy (Mack's daughter) with her homework."
Mack said that trying to see stress as something you can cope with rather than overpowering you can suppress negativity.
Stress occurs when people are unable to handle daily events such as financial worries and job related issues that have become some of the leading causes of stress, according to the National Mental Health Association.
Organizing and planning, getting rest, exercising regularly and maintaining a balanced diet are a few healthy ways to manage your physical, mental, social and spiritual health, suggested NHMA.
Roslyn Weiss, a junior environmental studies major, said she copes with stress by meditating.
"I took yoga classes last semester and it helped me a lot," she said. "My way of coping with stress is to take a minute wherever I am and focus on nothing."
Furthermore, Weiss said healthy eating also helps cope with stress.
"I eat breakfast every morning," she said.
For help during stressful times, using a diary to keep track of your moods and discussing this with someone could help, according to the Medical Information Organization.
"I talk to my friends or someone older than me if I'm stressed out," freshman Jhane White said. "Talking with someone really helps."
