Once you have begun recognizing self-critical thoughts, as you already know how to do, one of the most effective next steps you can take, is to write them down. Release Your Thoughts Writing down your self-critical comments, such as ‘I’m a loser’, will help decrease the intensity and frequency of the thought. Releasing our negative thoughts from the walls of our minds, can help relieve the pressure and alleviate some of the negative effects of self-criticism.
