I used to lose my cool every time someone was rude—until I learned how to pause, breathe, and protect my peace.
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I hear you. I’ve been there too—heart racing, words stuck in my throat, and hours later still replaying the scene. What helped me was practicing short pauses. Even just taking a breath or saying, “I’ll respond to this later,” mentally. That little gap gave me space to choose peace over reaction. You’ll get better at it with time—it’s a skill, not a personality trait.