mellowing out

Becoming more tranquil

Mellowing out is becoming calmer and more relaxed, often after a period of stress or intensity.

Someone who has mellowed out might be less aggressive, less anxious, or simply more easygoing than before: After a few beers, he really mellowed out.

The phrase can describe temporary relaxation or a gradual personality change over time: She's mellowed out a lot since her twenties.

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rest · kicking back · serenity · deep breaths · equanimity · mindfulness · contentment · acceptance · tranquility · no worries · flexibility · tolerance · moderation · detachment · breathing · slow down · peace · patience

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Opposites
emotional intensity

mellowing outwinding up

Coming to completion

getting worked up · flying off the handle · losing one's temper · freaking out · flipping out

energy level

mellowing outrevving up

Increasing engine speed

getting pumped · ramping up · energizing · firing up · psyching up

stress response

mellowing outstressing out

Experiencing acute anxiety

panicking · spiraling · catastrophizing · overthinking

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