I told myself I'd stay calm in the meeting, and then one pointed comment landed and I snapped before I could think. I've been working on governing my reactions for months. But the moment the pressure spikes, the old impulse still grabs the wheel, and I'm left cleaning up after myself again.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're trying to govern your reactions, but under pressure they still hijack you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.