In addition to “Survival Mode” I’ve also heard this called “Crisis Management”. Not sure if that’s what you were looking for.
T’was absolutely what I was looking for
Perseverance?
I guess “abide” (to bear patiently) and “endure” (to remain firm under suffering or misfortune without yielding) would both work, though neither has an inherent notion of time.
The Dude abides.
Shut the fuck up, Donny!
This to shall pass, a grind?
Thanks for that friend. While we’re on the subject, Have you seen Rob Lowe’s The Grinder, its delightfullly hilarious!
I would call it an ordeal
And here’s a mountain goats song that I think captures the feeling really well!
Life
Weeks, and Month.
grit your teeth / grit those teeth comes to mind.
although it doesn’t have to be short in terms of time, just temporarily.
also the old timey gird up your loins
