Negative

Positive

Avoid the problem, tell lies, shift the responsibilities to the others

Face the problem directly

Exaggerate the problem

Analyse the center of the problem

Overestimate the problem, and perceive it as unsolvable

Deal with the problems calmly, relax oneself at the same time

Focus on the possibilities of failure

Focus on the possibilities of success

Fight against the problem, full of aggression, take flight, seek for temporary release

Solve the problem using the socially acceptable methods

Pessimistic, consider that fate takes control of everything

Optimistic, control one's own life

Defend one's own behavior or shift the responsibilities to others

Responsible for one's own behavior

Deny the presence of stress and the necessity to deal with it

Seek for possible solutions

Follow 'old methods' to solve problem

Use new methods to solve problem

Face the problem alone

Seek for help

Being trapped by the problem

Overcome barriers

Tolerate the pain and let it be

Replenish oneself and re-arrange one's resources

Depressed due to failure

Learn from failure, and try to put in more effort

Smoking, drinking, drug abuse

Do more exercise and take more rest