The article substantiates the relevance of the development of strategies for overcoming stress and the development of hardiness. The psychological concept of life is considered, which is defined as a person’s relationship with himself and the world. The content of the “copingstrategy” is clarified, its difference from reactive response to stress. The own definition of the concept of “hardiness (life resilience)” within the framework of the author’s method of psychological assistance “System formation of the life path” is given. The natural strategy for the development of hardiness is revealed. A description of the author’s psychotechnics is given: “Conscious self-regulation in overcoming negative emotions” and “Strengthening the strategy of hardiness (life resilience)”.