1. On the basis of the self-assessment activity, the primary coping strategy
that I adopt is strategic planning. I totally agree with the results because
I have the habit of maintaining a ‘To-do’ list, and I prioritize important
things that I need to accomplish on a daily basis. By creating a list, I am
able to allocate my time in an optimum manner on vital tasks so that I
can avoid last-moment stress and tension. I always make sure to have a
brief plan for everything, which helps me to prepare myself for the
future (Proactive coping inventory (PCI). PSYCHOLOGICAL
SCALES, 2022).
2. It is important to be conscious of one’s coping strategies since it can
help to understand personal emotions at a deeper level. Understanding
own emotions are vital to be able to regulate them properly. In case a
person is not aware of his or her coping strategies, then it may be
extremely difficult to deal with stressful situations that arise in life. The
degree of stress that is experienced may magnify because of the
situation as well as the high degree of uncomfortable feeling that may
be attached to it. By adopting suitable coping strategies, it is possible to
regulate emotions in a better way which can ease stressful
circumstances (Freire et al., 2020).
3. The concept of coping behavior is related to the theme of self-care. By
being able to cope with challenging situations, it is possible for an
individual to understand his emotions and effectively handle them. By
having a better degree of control over emotions during stressful times, it
is possible to think in a rational and logical manner without feeling
burdened, frustrated and helpless. These feelings can adversely affect
the psychological condition of a person. Coping behavior can contribute
to self-care by ensuring a positive attitude is adopted towards the issues
and self-reliance (Finstad et al., 2021,p .15).
References
Freire, C., Ferradás, M. D. M., Regueiro, B., Rodríguez, S., Valle, A., &
Núñez, J. C. (2020). Coping strategies and self-efficacy in university students:
A person-centered approach. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 841.
Finstad, G. L., Giorgi, G., Lulli, L. G., Pandolfi, C., Foti, G., León-Perez, J.
M., ... & Mucci, N. (2021). Resilience, coping strategies and posttraumatic
growth in the workplace following COVID-19: A narrative review on the
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