Coping styles

Coping styles refer to the ways people manage stress and difficult emotions. They are typical strategies individuals use to handle challenges, which can be adaptive (helpful and healthy) or maladaptive (less effective or harmful). Examples include problem-solving, seeking support, avoiding issues, or venting. Recognizing one’s coping style can help in developing healthier habits and better resilience when facing life's hurdles. Essentially, coping styles are the habitual methods a person employs to deal with stressors, shaping their emotional well-being over time.