After taking the self-assessment, I realized my primary coping strategy is
proactive coping. I scored high on the strategic planning scale also. I like to try
and be ready for when a stressful situation may arise. Having a plan or
planning for the worst always helps things run a little smoother than they
would if we did not plan. Being conscious of stressors that may arise is a
beneficial skill to have. When stressors eventually come, and they will,
knowing and anticipating them makes the situation much smoother. Also,
knowing what sets you off is very helpful when regulating a problem. I think
these coping behaviors have mainly to do with emotional intelligence.
Managing your emotions during stressful situations can show a high level of
emotional intelligence. Consistently use proactive strategies. I very much do
agree with those results, I say that because I am always looking at other ways
to get a problem solved and I love challenging myself to achieve that sense of
accomplishment. Being conscious about another's coping strategy is important
because everyone has their own way of solving problems or handling a
situation. So being conscious about someones coping strategies allows them to
use those strategies to the best of their ability. The concept of coping behaviors
applies to the courses themes by allowing one self to be able to achieve certain
things to progress them as a human being. I say that because we use coping
strategies everyday even when we are not thinking, and that is what shapes us
into who we are today.
