== Emotional-focused coping vs. problem solving ==
== Emotional-focused coping vs. problem solving ==
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See also: [[Problem solving]] and [[Creative problem solving]] and [[Positive thinking]]
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[[File:Problem next problem.jpg|thumbnail|right|451px|"Life is one long series of [[problems to solve]]. The more you solve, the better a man you become." - Sir Radzig Kobyla, March of 1403.]]
''See also:'' [[Problem solving]] and [[Creative problem solving]]
''See also:'' [[Problem solving]] and [[Creative problem solving]]
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Being adept at problem solving and fixing problems while they are still small is superior to mere coping skills.
Being adept at problem solving and fixing problems while they are still small is superior to mere coping skills.
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Also, having a [[growth mindset]] helps one look at problems as opportunities for learning.
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Also, having a [[growth mindset]] and engaging in [[positive thinking]] helps one look at problems as opportunities for learning.