What is coping ability?

What is coping ability?

Gladeana McMahon (Life Coach) gives expert video advice on: What is coping ability?; What can affect our coping ability?; Why can some people cope more effectively? and more...

Coping ability is the way that we actually handle situations. It's really simple, its like how do you cope? You need to develop a whole range of strategies, and the first one is: know yourself. We all package our stress differently. So for example, I know if I get over tired or if I'm not too well or if I'm doing a bit more than I really should have been doing, because my family has a predisposition towards eczema, I will get tiny little bits of eczema at the back of my ears. Now, I don't have to wait until my whole head is broken out with it to recognize that, yes, I've got a little bit, I'm probably over tired, and let's do something about it. So I recommend that people look for their early warning signals and every one has one. Whether its been a bit more clumsy or a bit more forgetful; learn those. Once you understand what your early warning signals are, you can take corrective action.