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| | *[https://www.choosingtherapy.com/emotion-focused-coping/ Emotion-Focused Coping: Definition, Examples & Strategies] by Michelle Risser, LISW-S | | *[https://www.choosingtherapy.com/emotion-focused-coping/ Emotion-Focused Coping: Definition, Examples & Strategies] by Michelle Risser, LISW-S |
| | *[https://www.sondermind.com/resources/articles-and-content/emotion-focused-coping/#:~:text=Reduced%20stress,better%20physical%20and%20mental%20health. What Is Emotion-Focused Coping? Techniques and Examples]</ref> | | *[https://www.sondermind.com/resources/articles-and-content/emotion-focused-coping/#:~:text=Reduced%20stress,better%20physical%20and%20mental%20health. What Is Emotion-Focused Coping? Techniques and Examples]</ref> |
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| | + | === Emotional-focused coping vs. problem solving === |
| | + | [[File:Problem next problem.jpg|thumbnail|right|351px|"Life is one long series of [[Problem solving|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]] and [[Positive thinking]] |
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| | + | According to the American Society for Quality: "[[Problem solving]] is the act of defining a problem; determining the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution; and implementing a solution."<ref>[https://asq.org/quality-resources/problem-solving What is problem solving]</ref> |
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| | + | Being adept at problem solving is vital to thriving in one's personal and professional endeavors. |
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| | + | "Emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping are two distinct strategies for managing stress, but they are not mutually exclusive. Problem-focused coping aims to directly address the source of stress by changing the situation, while emotion-focused coping seeks to manage the negative emotions that arise from stress."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=emotion-focused+coping+vs.+problem+solving&sca_esv=0cad35c59d313fc9&sxsrf=AE3TifP4FezVMgkmmZ-6QYaXbZquYjOyPg%3A1755551101528&ei=fZWjaMb7H-nBp84Pu5vo8Ao&ved=0ahUKEwiGrqq-oZWPAxXp4MkDHbsNGq4Q4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=emotion-focused+coping+vs.+problem+solving&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiKmVtb3Rpb24tZm9jdXNlZCBjb3BpbmcgdnMuIHByb2JsZW0gc29sdmluZzIGEAAYCBgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiiBBiJBTIFEAAY7wVIrg1QmwdY5whwAXgBkAEAmAGWAaABggKqAQMwLjK4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgOgApMCwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICCBAAGAgYDRgemAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDMS4yoAevDbIHAzAuMrgHigLCBwMyLTPIBww&sclient=gws-wiz-serp Emotion-focused coping vs. problem solving]</ref> |
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| | + | Being adept at problem solving and fixing problems while they are still small is superior to mere coping skills. See also: [[Proactivity]] |
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| | + | Also, having a [[growth mindset]] and engaging in [[positive thinking]] helps one look at problems as opportunities for learning. |
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| | == Muscle relaxation and breathe control === | | == Muscle relaxation and breathe control === |