What is a Positive Coping Mechanism?
A positive coping mechanism is a way to deal or come to terms with a specific situation in a positive or calming way.
A positive coping mechanism is a way to deal or come to terms with a specific situation in a positive or calming way.
How do Positive Coping Mechanisms Develop?
Positive coping mechanisms develop when someone is stressed and choose to cope in a positive way that will not harm them mentally, physically, or emotionally. Instead it will calming and relaxing. Listed below are a few positive coping mechanisms.
Positive coping mechanisms develop when someone is stressed and choose to cope in a positive way that will not harm them mentally, physically, or emotionally. Instead it will calming and relaxing. Listed below are a few positive coping mechanisms.
Examples of Positive Coping Mechanisms
- Avoid people who stress you
- Avoid topics that make you uncomfortable or stressed
- Minimize your day to day schedule to avoid stress
- Express your feelings, don’t hide them
- Be willing to compromise
- Be self-confident
- Manage your time so you’re not rushed
- Have a new perspective on your problem/ change to be positive
- Focus on the positive
- Look at the big picture
- Lower your expectations (on yourself and others)
- Make time for relaxation
- Keep a sense of humor
- Do something you enjoy everyday (hobbies)
- Connect with others
- Read a book, write in a journal, listen to music, watch a movie (not for too long), have a warm drink, talk to a pet, etc.
- Exercise regularly/be active
- Eat healthy (you can refer to the four food groups and there serving sizes)
- Lower your consumption of sugar and caffeine
- Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, drugs etc
- Get enough sleep (but not too much)