grip on (oneself)

Control of one's reactions or emotions. After losing her job, Sarah needed to calm down and get a grip on herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you get a grip on yourself.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Orsina	-	Italian
Rubina	-	Italian
Sutherland	['sʌðələnd]
Galo	GAH-lo	Spanish
Ralph	RALF (English), RAYF (English), RAHLF (German)	English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Philippine	fee-lee-PEEN	French