A merry heart model children's future behavior in managing the unexpected

I was reading an article of the value of laughter at home.  As I was reflecting on some pointers in the article, I realized I 'sometimes' over react in small little things like little hands accidentally drop my IPad, spill juices on table, whining of not liking the food I prepared, complains over their daily routine, throwing tantrum to get more attention and so on. Well, it does make me feeling guilty. It makes me feel worst when the article said, our children behavior models after our behaviors in managing the unexpected. 

I am writing this to remind myself to lighten up the unexpected situation at home. Being discern and aware is the starting. I have to remind myself that my reaction to the unexpected teaches my children many things. If I am showing a happy heart with discern brain, it will help my children to model me in managing their frustrating dilemma in the future. I want to fill their memories bank account with positiveness. I will add laughter into my daily responsibility and routine by:

1. Counting 1 to 5 so my brain will stop for a moment before I react

2. Put a smile on my face so I can think better

3. Instead of asking 'why' or blame, lecture and scold my children, I will bite my tongue and continue to smile... so I can calm down

4. Pray to God so He can guide me in handling the unexpected situation

5. Discern between a true crisis and and opportunity for a healthy laughter... This will takes a lot of practice...

Please share if you have something that work very well for you :-)