My primary coping strategy is proactive coping. I do agree with these results
as I am a very meticulously organized person that does things very
methodically. I am a planner that likes to think ahead and be prepared for any
upcoming events, tasks, or jobs. I fell into the range of using this coping
strategy consistently. This makes sense because when I am stressed out, I fall
back on my planning capabilities to move through the stress and come out on
the other side. a
Being conscious of your way of coping with stress is important and holds high
value. If you are familiar with the way you cope with stress, then you can
emotionally regulate your stress and psychologically continue to function
instead of shutting down. Understanding your own personal way of dealing
with stress will allow you to minimize your frustration and work through the
problem efficiently and effectively. a
Coping behaviors apply to the programmatic themes by granting you the
opportunity to understand how your interactions with others and within
yourself during a stressful situation are significant. One's ability to cope will
stress affects how you interact with others socially at work, during social
functions, and with family. Emotional intelligence allows you to be self-aware
of your own coping strategies when you are feeling stressed, so you can
manage it appropriately when you are around others. This plays a direct role in
your overall well being. a
