A coping strategy is a planned way of getting through something hard. Agree a coping strategy.
The word planned is what separates it from a habit that simply developed. A coping strategy written down in advance is worth far more than one thought of at the time.
1nouncoping strategyA planned way of getting through something hard.
“Her coping strategy for the anniversary was to be busy and with people.”
coping strategy is a plan.
Practised in Mental Health & Wellbeing