I've noticed that while I can't control my emotional reactions, only what I do with them. The emotional reactions I allow to surface more often become more freq

I've noticed that while I can't control my emotional reactions, only what I do with them. The emotional reactions I allow to surface more often become more frequent and dominant. If I fight my angry impulses they happen less frequently. I find the same with any impulse. I struggle to eat healthy, spend healthy and stay focused 100% of the time. But the more I do these things the less effort they require.