Tisha, I think it’s the best way to do things. For you and for the others.
The thing that you are able to put a stop and wait for a cooler head is positive. A different thing is how you react. Do you react by telling the other person in a good manner what bothers to you, or you react resentfully. This is the key.
I’m still far away from you. I react in just the moment a feel someone is stepping on my foot. Lots to learn still.