Sounds like a good plan - you should try to have soe options that include getting out of the house - like a walk with music...a change of scenery can help, even when other things can't, even though it's a bigger step. Which is, of course, the point.
We can never trust ourselves. This is nothing new - chazal tell us that no one is considered trustworthy in these areas. Realizing this is a huge sign of wisdom!