Donot beat the Stress, focus on Coping Mechanisms

A: “I have lost my job. The financial instability is immense, and it is causing incessant anxiety. I worry and ruminate. I question my bad luck and compare myself with others who seem to have no such issues.”

Beat the stress

Achieving a state of attitude is one where you have successfully reduced stress and are able to manage life's challenges effectively. The ways to do so are to go to a gym, run, get good sleep, join a hobby group, journal, laugh more, and reconnect with friends, among others. This leads to improved well-being, as a sense of control, high self-esteem, and a more positive outlook on life. It is a short-term, reactive approach to relieving stress.

A: “I joined a gym for a few weeks and also joined a dance class. I felt better and energetic. I got another job and moved on, feeling better.”

After a few months…

A: “My son did not get into a desired college. I worry and ruminate. I question my bad luck and compare myself with others whose children got into good colleges.”

Focus on Coping Mechanisms

A conscious and voluntary mobilization of thoughts and behaviours to manage or tolerate stressful situations. It is a proactive, long-term approach to managing the causes and effects of stress. It is a process of acquiring and developing healthy thoughts and behaviors to manage internal and external stressful situations. The ways can be mindfulness, exercise, nurturing social support, and self-compassion to build resilience and prevent chronic stress. 

Examples:

Problem-focused coping: Taking action to change or solve the source of stress

Emotion-Focused Coping: Altering Your Emotional Response to the Stressor - Acceptance, Letting Go, and Forgiveness.

Healthy Techniques: mindfulness, exercising, spending time with friends, journaling, and gratitude.

In summary, "beating the stress" offers quick relief, while "learning coping strategies" provides the tools to manage stress effectively in the long run, leading to improved mental and physical health.