Labug is right. I find myself in situations (often created by me) where I want to react. I freeze and remind myself that this is not a crisis but a problem and I can fix it. My adrenaline is pumping so I go outside and breathe. Then I remind myself that in an hour I will feel better.

I'm much more clear headed then and realize what the true problem is. Often it's looking at the bigger picture that helps me out a lot.

This is awesome you're learning this about yourself. Once you identify your defect of character you can work on it. You can be a better example to your kids ;-)


M 42 H 39
T10 (-2yrs separation)
S8 D5
DD 7/30/11 (EA&PA)
Reconciled 6/2013
Separation in works 1/2017