Stress in college is a given, stress can be from all of your compiled homework, exams, or from your grades going into a downward spiral. However, when in college stress can come from more than just schoolwork. Stress can come from life in general, or come from issues going on back home, or it can come from any personal issues that you may be dealing with such as depression, anxiety or eating disorders.

Here are 7 tips for you to use whenever you are feeling stressed out, or you just need a break from everything crazy going on.

1. Exercise. I know that we here this one a lot, but this tip is the one I recommend the most. Not only does exercise release endorphins, it gives you something to channel all of your negative energy on. You can go for a run, lift some weights, or do interval training or yoga. There is an option for everyone!

2. Pet puppies. For me one of the most therapeutic things can be playing with puppies, or any animal. Try going to a local animal shelter in your town and spend a few hours playing with some of those adorable pups, it will temporarily help you forget about what is stressing you out.

3. Go for a walk. If you suddenly find yourself feeling stressed out, go for a walk. Walk around campus, even if it is for a quick 5 minutes. Getting your blood flowing and circulating throughout your body will help you feel calm and even make you feel more energized.

4. Stretch. Take a break from studying, and stretch. Your body will thank you. Stress can cause your muscles to be tense. Help relieve some of that stress and take a stretch break.

5. Nap. Sometimes when we get a little stressed out, a nap is answer. It won't make your problems go away, but it can help you feel well rested and rejuvenated.

6. Do something whit your friends. When you're feeling stressed out, chances are some of your friends are to. So get a group of your closest friends together and go do something fun! Whether it's watching a movie, going on a hike, or my personal favorite making a trip to cookout.

7. Laugh. This is the simplest tip that I can give you. When you laugh it reases endorphins in your brain, which can make you happier and more positive. So if your feeling down, just think of it as laughing the stress away.

College is stressful, but you don't have to let that stress bother you, so go for a run, take a nap, or have a really good laugh!