Many common life stressors are modifiable to some extent, making them suitable for problem-focused coping. For instance, an individual unhappy with their job can seek new employment, a person going through a divorce can look for a new partner, and a student who fails an exam can improve their study habits for the next one. Even a serious health concern, like discovering a breast lump, is a controllable stressor in that it does not automatically equate to a fatal outcome and can be addressed through medical action.