taking it in stride
- calmFree from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
shrug · brushing off · unflappable · easygoing · adaptable · patience · grace · equanimity · cool-headed · unbothered · level-headed · weathering · bouncing back · accepting · letting go · flexible · stoic · collected
emotional reaction to difficulty
taking it in stridefalling apart
Gradually breaking into pieces
losing it · freaking out · panicking · breaking down · flying off the handle
coping mechanism
taking it in stridefixating
Focusing to excess
obsessing · wallowing · stewing · ruminating · shutting down
behavioral response to adversity
taking it in stridegiving up
Choosing to stop trying
floundering · choking · folding · coming undone · unraveling