One of the worst decisions anyone can make is to make a decision in the heat of the moment...

If you're in a fight with your spouse, for instance, and you're simply trying to make them happy, it's stupid to agree to something in the moment just to get them to shut up (especially when you know you won't actually follow through)...

Or, if you're worked up about a co-worker because they filed the wrong paperwork, it's stupid to go give them your thoughts in the moment just to get it off your chest (especially since you'll regret it later)...

When you're in the heat of the moment, you can't make a rational decision...hell, you can't even put together a rational thought...

Let yourself step out of the kitchen for a bit before you go doing something stupid that you'll regret down the road.

ACTION:

When you feel that tension building up in your neck, and your blood start to rise, take a big deep breath and say "let me step out for a second"...your future self will thank you.