Understand why you have a lot of self-criticism and why it isn't helpful. Learn a helpful strategy for reducing critical self-talk.

Thinking is a habit shaped by our experiences. Like bad posture, thinking habits can be changed with awareness and repeated correction.

Compassion can help reduce judgments and make it easier to understand and accept others, even when we don't like what they do or believe. Understanding how the mind works can help you use this simple strategy to increase compassion.