Which scenario best describes a short-term challenge and an effective strategy to manage it? Drew is facing the end of the school year, and he has six Advanced Placement exams scheduled. He chooses the courses in which he feels the most studying is required and focuses only on those courses since it's too overwhelming to study for all six.

Fareed has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which he will battle for the rest of his life. He has consulted with a nutritionist for dietary advice and ordered multiple books on managing diabetes to learn how to keep his blood glucose levels in the healthy range.

Maja is about to be a senior, and it's time to choose the best college at which to study her chosen major. She schedules time each week to research one potential college and list out the pros and cons for their academic programs.

Nicoletta has always dreamed of becoming a famous musician, but she is learning that playing an instrument is not fulfilling and too difficult for her. She ditches plans to work in the music industry at all, and instead starts researching careers in other industries.