keeping one's cool
Not losing temper
Keeping one’s cool refers to maintaining composure under stress or provocation.
The phrase gained traction in the mid-20th century, paralleling the rise of “cool” as a cultural ideal in jazz and counterculture movements.
Techniques for keeping one’s cool often involve deliberate breathing, cognitive reframing, or grounding exercises.
In psychology, it aligns with emotional regulation strategies, such as suppressing impulsive reactions or redirecting focus.
Despite the chaos, she excelled at keeping her cool during the presentation.
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- even keelState of calm stability
diplomacy · restraint · bite one's tongue · tact · fortitude · stress tolerance · coping skills · grace under pressure · nerves of steel · grit · mental toughness · deliberation · serenity · perseverance · courtesy · respectfulness · prudence · adaptability
keeping one's coollosing one's temper
Sudden loss of composure
flying off the handle · blowing up · losing it · freaking out · going ballistic
keeping one's coollashing out
Aggressive sudden reaction
hitting the roof · going off · erupting · raging · acting out
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