If someone does something to “push your button” and you get angry, step away, look away, or just breathe deeply. Proactivity is good, but reactivity can have negative effects. Before losing your temper, be proactive. Work to control that dark emotion. Otherwise you may regret the outcome.

If you need help, share your bad feeling with a confidant. It will subside. Then your spirit, and everyone else’s, will benefit – because you were strong enough not to succumb to your dark side.