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