A financial storm swept the world. In the face of the sudden crisis, all people have to face great psychological stress. Usually, excessive psychological stress can lead to a number of adverse emotional reactions, including anger, fear, depression, and anxiety; it can also lead to a series of physical health problems, so effectively coping with stress and minimizing the adverse effects of stress on psychological and physiological activities become tasks in front of people. Psychological approaches to coping with stress include the rational application of resources for coping with stress and the use of coping strategies. People’s resources for coping with stress include internal resources such as willpower, sense of humor, sense of reason, faith, and optimism, as well as external resources such as money, time, and social support. When facing stress, one needs to make full use of internal resources and plan and apply external resources wisely. Strategies commonly used in coping with stress include cognitive restructuring, humor therapy, improving skills in communication, and developing hobbies. These strategies can be used individually or several at the same time to combat the stress faced. There is no one way to deal with all perceived stress, so having as many effective coping strategies as possible will make it easier for people to cope with stress. Positive coping strategies can be effective in helping people deal with the stress they face, and relaxation techniques can help people reduce or eliminate the symptoms of stress. Common relaxation techniques include abdominal breathing, music therapy, physical exercise, and muscle relaxation exercises. Abdominal breathing This is a type of controlled deep breathing, a relaxation exercise that is easy to perform. When focusing on the abdomen instead of the chest, the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system is reduced, leading to a relaxing effect. Music therapy It has a tremendous effect on the physical and mental activity of a person, stimulating strength and calming the emotions. As a relaxation method, music therapy has been widely adopted. In fact, there are many people who regularly resort to listening to music as a method of stress relief. Although the mechanisms of music therapy are not fully understood, slow-paced instrumental music and a quiet and comfortable environment for listening to music are considered essential elements of music relaxation therapy. Physical exercise This is a high-return investment in health. It not only strengthens the body, but also reduces stress. Aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming and walking have always been the appropriate form of exercise to relieve stress. Exercise habits produce good psychological effects: enhanced self-esteem; increased self-confidence; improved agility; reduced anxiety; and reduced sensitivity to stress. To use physical exercise as a way to cope with stress, be careful to choose sports that you are good at or enjoy, choose to exercise during the day, pay attention to avoid injuries, and preferably do a physical examination before physical exercise. It is worth mentioning that tai chi exercise and yoga are considered to be aerobic exercises with good relaxation effects. Muscle relaxation training The most common symptom produced by stress is muscle tension, therefore, progressive muscle relaxation training has become a widely recognized relaxation technique. This method mainly includes the following steps: 1. The relaxation of muscle groups starts from the hands and arms, then from the head, neck, chest, back, buttocks, up to the thighs, calves and feet, with each part of the muscles relaxing one by one; 2. The time of muscle contraction is shorter than the time of relaxation; 3. The practitioner focuses his attention on the intensity of muscle contraction and feels the level of muscle tension; 4. attention to the feeling of relaxation and compare it with the feeling of tension during muscle contraction. The exercise is performed by inhaling during muscle contraction and exhaling during muscle relaxation, and an exercise lasts approximately 30 minutes. Positive coping strategies and effective relaxation techniques form the core of how people manage stress. No one method is a panacea, only the physical practice of choosing what works for you. The important thing to remember is that it is up to us to be happy.