Anger

I was once relatively quick to anger. But it always felt wrong in my gut.
Anger is primitive, and when a person becomes angry it's because their circumstance has gotten the better of them and reduced them to a primeval state. With this in mind I worked very hard to remain composed when I felt anger arise in my heart.
What had just happened? I asked.
What were my initial emotions before it manifest into anger?
What are the beliefs behind these initial emotions that led to anger?
Are these beliefs correct? Realistic? Or are they questionable or false?
It took time, commitment and patience. Now I never get angry, though my daughter does try my patience at times : )