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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Skills: Simple Ways to Handle Stress Better

Quick idea: Coping skills are the things we do to get through stress, challenges and difficult emotions. Healthy coping skills, like moving your body, listening to music or connecting with people you trust, help you manage stress in a way that lasts. Unhealthy coping skills, like emotional eating, endless scrolling or using alcohol or drugs, may bring short-term relief but often make stress harder to manage over time. The good news: small, realistic swaps can help you build healthier habits.