Which of the following is listed as a coping strategy for anxiety?

• A. Positive thinking
• B. Proper nutrition
• C. Time management
• D. Physical training

Answer: (A)

Coping with anxiety often comes from how we manage our thoughts. Positive thinking is a cognitive coping strategy that helps when you’re anxious by replacing negative, worry-filled thoughts with more hopeful and constructive ones. By focusing on what you can control, imagining successful outcomes, and keeping confidence, you reduce the perceived threat of the situation and help calm your body’s stress response. This direct mental approach is the best fit for coping with anxiety in this context because it targets the thought patterns that fuel worry.

The other options can support overall well-being and reduce stress in practical ways—nutrition helps energy and mood, time management reduces feelings of being overwhelmed, and regular physical training can lessen tension and improve stamina. But they aren’t the mental strategies that directly address anxious thoughts, so positive thinking is the coping strategy highlighted here.