#11: Coping Skills

Constructing Confidence: The Positivity Toolbox

Today, we share how to strengthen a positive mindset through COPING SKILLS. This is having the ability to work through challenging life events by using solution-oriented and emotion-focused skills.

Why it matters

If there’s one thing that’s certain in life, it’s that it’s filled with challenges and frustration. Coping skills help us stay solution-oriented rather than focusing on blame. It shifts us into being problem solvers rather than victims. Being able to thrive despite adversity is a hallmark of resilience and the good news is that learning to cope with difficult circumstances is a teachable skill.

How it works

By utilizing coping skills people can be more resilient. Our ability to handle difficult situations through enhanced self-regulation increases our sense of self-efficacy. This adds to our positive emotions and sense of well-being, and strengthens our self-confidence.

What you can do next

Click to download this chapter of The Positivity Toolbox, which includes a summary, two hands-on activities for you and your children to do together, plus a series of discussion questions to encourage lifelong behaviors.