to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

(of a situation) completely under one's control

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

to say things in order to settle a dispute or disagreement

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations