How I Cope day to day

I try to develop an attitude which enables me to regard other people as precious,  much in the manner of precious jewels.
Why?
From the point of view of the Buddhist practitioner on the path, many of the high levels of realization
that you gain and the progress that you make on  your spiritual journey are dependent upon cooperation and interaction with others. Our feelings of comfort and security are dependent upon other people's
perceptions of us and their affection toward us. The very moment you develop a sense of caring, others appear more positive. On the other hand  if you reject others they appear to you in a negative way.
The moment you think only of yourself, your mind narrows. Uncomfortable things appear huge and bring you discomfort and a sense of being overwhelmed by misery. The moment you think of others with a sense of caring your mind widens. This helps one develop inner strength in spite of a difficult situation.
This way of thinking gives me courage and a greater sense of calm.
Practicing this helps me cope day to day with life's challenges, especially when my mind starts spinning out.

This advice on "Training the Mind" is from H H Dalai Lama, one of my teachers.